The Amazing Johnathan
John Edward Szeles (September 9, 1958 – February 22, 2022), better known by the stage name The Amazing Johnathan, was an American comedian and magician. From 2001 to 2014, he was a year-round headliner in Las Vegas, Nevada.[2] He was also known for working with Criss Angel. A Hulu documentary about him was released in 2019 titled The Amazing Johnathan Documentary.
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| Born | John Edward Szeles September 9, 1958 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | February 22, 2022 (aged 63) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Magician, comedian, actor |
| Years active | 1983–2014; 2017–2022 |
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| Website | theamazingjohnathan |
In March 2007, Szeles was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy.[3] He died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on February 22, 2022, at the age of 63.[4][5]
References
- Robin Leach. "The Amazing Johnathan weds Anastasia Synn at A Special Memory Chapel in Las Vegas". LasVegasSun.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
- Blowen, Michael (April 17, 1998). "Pauly Shore, Part 2: The grown-up years?". The Boston Globe. Retrieved November 9, 2008.
The Amazing Jonathan, the self-proclaimed Freddie Krueger of Comedy, is at the Comedy Palace at Grill 93 off Route 93 in Andover tonight and tomorrow night.
- Weatherford, Mike (March 8, 2007). "Amazing Johnathan to bid farewell". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on December 18, 2007. Retrieved June 7, 2007.
- "Groundbreaking Vegas magician The Amazing Johnathan dies at 63". Las Vegas Review-Journal. February 23, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- Bailey-Millado, Rob (February 23, 2022). "The Amazing Johnathan, the 'Freddy Krueger of comedy,' dead at 63". New York Post. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
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