Vegas magician The Amazing Johnathan dies at 63

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He was born at John Edward Szeles,
September 9, 1958, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

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Occupation - Magician, comedian, actor

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He first appeared on television in The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show in 1983

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In March 2007, it was reported that Szeles was diagnosed with "a serious heart condition".

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In December 2012, Szeles ended his one-year contract with Bally's and ceased performing in Las Vegas.

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In 2017, he played several shows across the United States

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Szeles has also authored a how-to book on practical jokes titled Every Trick in the Book

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A documentary titled The Amazing Johnathan Documentary about his illness and return to the stage was released on Hulu in 2019.

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Szeles died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on February 22, 2022, at the age of 63.

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