The Amazing Johnathan
Acting
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Acting Credits
1
Directed
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 ...
Known For
Filmography
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #3: Sequelitis
2020
as Self
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
2020
as (archive footage)
The Amazing Johnathan Documentary
2019
as Self
Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson
2018
as Self
Always Amazing
2018
as Self
The Litch
2017
as The Amazing Johnathan
Buskers; For Love or Money
2008
as Self
The Amazing Johnathan: Wrong on Every Level
2006
as Himself
The Aristocrats
2005
as Self (as Amazing Johnathan)
The Amazing Johnathan - Live and Uncensored
2003
as himself
Comedy Central Presents
1998
as Self
The Weird Al Show
1997
as Uncle Johnathan
Make Me Laugh
1997
as Comedian
The World's Greatest Magic
1994
as Self
Viva Cabaret
1993
as Self
Ruckus
1991
The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show
1983