The Amazing Johnathan

The Amazing Johnathan
Johnathan in 2008
Born
John Edward Szeles

(1958-09-09)September 9, 1958
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedFebruary 22, 2022(2022-02-22) (aged 63)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Occupation(s)Magician, comedian, actor
Years active1983–2014; 2017–2022
Spouses
Sandra Bowing
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(m. 1995; div. 2000)​
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(m. 2014)​
Websitetheamazingjohnathan.com

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. He was also known for working with Criss Angel. A Hulu documentary about him was released in 2019 titled The Amazing Johnathan Documentary.

In March 2007, Szeles was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. He died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on February 22, 2022, at the age of 63.

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ Blowen, Michael (April 17, 1998). "Pauly Shore, Part 2: The grown-up years?". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on October 14, 2012. 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.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "Groundbreaking Vegas magician The Amazing Johnathan dies at 63". Las Vegas Review-Journal. February 23, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  5. ↑ Bailey-Millado, Rob (February 23, 2022). "The Amazing Johnathan, the 'Freddy Krueger of comedy,' dead at 63". New York Post. Retrieved February 23, 2022.