The Amazing Johnathan
Born Sep 09 1958• Died Feb 22 2022
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Biography
John Edward Szeles (September 9, 1958 – February 22, 2022), better known by the stage name The Amazing Johnathan, was an American comedian and magician. His act was mostly composed of hijinks, interaction with one specific audience member, and a few legitimate magic tricks. From 2001 to 2014, he was a year-round headliner in Las Vegas. Self-described as the "Freddy Krueger of Comedy", Szeles performed wearing his ever-present headband, and his shows frequently used gore; for example, pretending to suck on his own hanging eyeball, cutting his wrists, and…
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The Weird Al Show
Uncle Johnathan
The Aristocrats
Self (as Amazing Johnathan)
Make Me Laugh
Comedian
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
(archive footage)
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #3: Sequelitis
Self
The Amazing Johnathan Documentary
Self
The Litch
The Amazing Johnathan
Always Amazing
Self
Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson
Self
Viva Cabaret
Self
The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show
The World's Greatest Magic
Self
Ruckus
Buskers; For Love or Money
Self
The Amazing Johnathan: Wrong on Every Level
Himself
The Amazing Johnathan - Live and Uncensored
himself