In 1953, the National Film Board (NFB) of Canada created a weekly documentary series, specifically for television, called “On the Spot.” It was designed like a short newsreel, only fifteen minutes long, and it was filmed on site with a skeleton crew of three.
On February 16, 1954, a three-man crew, with Austin Willis positioned as the host, visited Toronto's Hat & Rabbit Club during a regular monthly magic meeting. Many Toronto luminaries were there including, Sid Lorraine, John Giordmaine, and Ross Bertram performing for the television team.
Here is a clip of Ross Bertram presenting one of his signature routines, the Benson Bowl.
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In 1953, the National Film Board (NFB) of Canada created a weekly documentary series, specifically for television, called “On the Spot.” It was designed like a short newsreel, only fifteen minutes long, and it was filmed on site with a skeleton crew of three.
Ross Bertram presents his own produced film on the Egyptian Cups and Balls. Here, he presents a beautiful sequence of cups and ball moves, some of classic origin and others of his own creation.
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Ross Bertram demonstrates one of his pet coin tricks, Rub Down, which was featured in the Stars of Magic series in 1951.
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