A rare oportunity to actually see one of magic’s past masters performing the magic that made him a legend!
Ross Bertram has been called one of the greatest exponents of pure sleight-of-hand and on these DVDs, you’ll be able to actually see the man behind the legend perform his marvelous magic. Ross and Helen Bertram originally created the short films that are featured on this DVD; they did all of the photography, editing and sound. Though the films are of varying quality, the magic—and the magician—they’ve captured is flawless. This is truly legendary magic!$34.95 each, $65.00 2-volume set (DVD only)
Ross Bertram's Legendary Magic - Volume 1
- 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
Ross Bertram's Legendary Magic - Volume 2
- 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!