Charles Bertram vs Frederick Eugene Powell

Charles Bertram (1823-1886) was a British conjurer who gained prominence during the Victorian era of magic, becoming one of the first performers to entertain royalty in an official capacity. He regularly performed for King Edward VII (then Prince of Wales) and was known for his sophisticated sleight of hand and elegant presentation style that helped elevate magic from street entertainment to parlo...

Frederick Eugene Powell was an American stage magician who performed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a founding member of the Society of American Magicians and was officially recognized as its Dean. Powell is recognized for popularizing the "Sympathetic Silks" routine, an illusion where separate pieces of silk fabric appear to tie and untie themselves mysteriously. He was kno...