The Amazing Johnathan

Actor

Born: September 9, 1958
Died: February 22, 2022 (age 63)

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…

Filmography (11)

AGFA Mystery Mixtape #3: Sequelitis (2020)
Self
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault (2020)
(archive footage)
The Amazing Johnathan Documentary (2019)
Self
Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson (2018)
Self
Always Amazing (2018)
Self
The Litch (2017)
The Amazing Johnathan
Buskers; For Love or Money (2008)
Self
The Amazing Johnathan: Wrong on Every Level (2006)
Himself
The Aristocrats (2005)
Self (as Amazing Johnathan)
The Amazing Johnathan - Live and Uncensored (2003)
Director
The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show (1983)