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Bertram On Sleight Of Hand
by Ross Bertram
If you were to epitomize the sleight of hand of Ross Bertram in one word, it would be natural. No phony moves, no jerky motions, no changes in hands, eyes, or voice. In this, Bertram's second book, you will learn the true art of sleight of hand magic from one who can only be called an artist.
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THE WELCOME MAT - An introduction to Ross Bertram's amazing innovation in a performing surface for close-up magic. After witnessing an amazing demonstration of its possibilities, you'll learn its diabolical secret, how to make it and how to utilize it. Then, you'll be treated to performances and explanations of how to use the Welcome Mat for the Cut and Restored Rope, Sponge Balls and a great routine using Silver and Chinese coins.
MONEY MEN OF MAGIC - In this segment, you'll see Ross Bertram perform innovative coin magic inspired by great coin magicians of the past such as Downs, Miller, Shaw, Manuel and Bertram himself. Effects and sleights demonstrated include: Coin Production - Paper Fold Vanish - Coin Roll - One Coin Across - Two Halves & A Quarter - Coin & Glass Penetration - Bill Coin Rise - Four Coin Vanish - The Black Watch - Four Coin Fingertip Production - Coin Star
COINMASTER - This film features more of the superb, visual coin magic that made Ross Bertram a legendary name in the history of sleight-of-hand magic. You'll see performances that include: Bare Handed Vanish & Appearance - One Coin Routine - Dime to Jumbo Coin & Back - Spellbound Moves - Vanishes & Changes - Jumbo Coin Production - Four Coin Production - Newspaper Coin Fold - Four Halves to Four English Pennies - Six Coins From Nowhere - Three Coins Across - Jumbo Coin & Fan Vanish
THE MAGIC HANDS OF ROSS BERTRAM - Amazing and visual card magic from a master. Watch as Bertram performs: A Fingertip Card Change - The Pivot Change - The Revolutionary Card - A One-Handed Card Change - The Birdcage Card Vanish - A Color Change Symphony - The Supreme Card Transposition - A Squeeze Production - The Ultimate Vanish & Reproduction
EGYPTIAN BALL - An amazing piece of magic where a white ball, wrapped in a scarf and isolated in a glass, changes places with a red ball. Visual manipulative magic at its best!
THE STARS OF MAGIC COIN ROUTINES - All five of Ross Bertram's legendary coin contributions to the classic Stars of Magic series performed and explained! You'll see - and learn: Rubdown - Double-Cross - Passing the Half-Bucks - The Porous Paw - Coin Assembly
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MAGIC AND METHODS OF ROSS BERTRAM - This segment features Ross Bertram performing and teaching many of the classic effects originally featured in his classic book, Magic and Methods of Ross Bertram. Performed and explained are: My Favorite Drink - Broken & Restored Cigarette - Coin Through Hand - Coin Penetrates Glass - Broken & Restored Cigarette #2 - Holdout Palm Performance - Coins Through The Table - Cashing a Cheque
ROSS BERTRAM AND HIS FIFTY-TWO FRIENDS - In this segment, Ross Bertram demonstrates his extraordinary skill with cards as he performs a series of eye-popping card effects-all while blindfolded!
DON'T BET ON IT! - In this short film, Ross Bertram demonstrates a multitude of gambling sleights and stratagems, all with his trademark precision. You'll see demonstrated: The Second Deal - Blackjack Seconds - Watch For This In Stud Poker - Push-Off Seconds - Turn-Over Seconds - The Bottom Deal - South Paw Method - Some Fancy Shuffles and Cuts - The Old Army Game (Three Card Monte) - Gambling Tools of the Trade - Shiners - Mechanical Hold-Outs - Thimble-Rig - Three Shell Game - Dice Cheats - Dump Shots - Dice Switches
TRIBUTE TO TENKAI - This segment features Ross Bertram performing a tribute to the great Japanese magician Tenkai. Dressed in traditional Oriental garb, Bertram performs: Card Vanishes - Paper Cone & Coin - Card Changes - Tenkai Pennies - Interlock Card Production - Two Card Transpo - One Card Change - Five Card Vanish & Reappearance - Five Card Vanish & Reappearance - Snowstorm In China
EGYPTIAN CUPS & BALLS - A multi-phase Cups and Balls routine with many original sequences, all performed in the inimitable style of Ross Bertram. Even seasoned Cups and Balls workers will be fooled by much of this routine!
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Magic and Methods
by Ross Bertram
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The first two chapters contain 31 excellent coin tricks and additional material. The third chapter contains 8 brilliant card tricks. The fourth chapter contains 6 expert gambling sleights and other information. The fifth chapter contains: The Salt Trick * The Broken and Restored Cigarette (5 versions!) * The Bill in the Cigarette * The Bill Tear * The Egyptian Ball * The Egg Bag * The Ring in the Box * My Favorite Drink * My Rope Tie Routine * and even a paper cutting effect! The sixth chapter is a treatise on sleeving. The seventh chapter covers FRANCIS CARLYLE's famous Blindfold Act and The Cups and Balls. The eighth chapter contains six of the best effects and secrets of PAUL FOX. The ninth chapter contains great magic by T. NELSON DOWNS, DANNY DEW, HOWARD HUNTINGTON, EMIL JARROW, MAX STERLING, and HARRY SCHILLING. Finally, the tenth chapter contains many informative and important bits of magical information.
A variety of good material are here to please all readers! Ross Bertram has drawn on his good friends DAI VERNON and FAWCETT ROSS for assistance, contributions, and advice. DAVID DRAKE has contributed a short but complete biography of the author.
Many stories of the adventures and mishaps of well-known magical figures are included. This is truly the best in variety magic with an emphasis on coin work.
Over 400 photo illustrations by Mr. Bertram and his wife, Helen, are used to explicitly portray every detail of the text. 163 professionally typeset 8.5"x11" pages, beautifully hardbound and dustjacketed.
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