I love these comments. There's always some douch that comments it's the same shit as on the Comedy Central Special when NONE of this material is on the Comedy Central special. 8've done 3 specials for CC and the last one was an hour of new stuff. They make sure nothing is repeated. There's about 2 hours worth of material on KZhead alone. so if you see me with a volunteer onstage, don't assume it's the same routine. listen to what I'm saying. Oh yeah, you're a douche too.
@REALAmazingJohnathan10 жыл бұрын
The Amazing Johnathan dude!! I've watched this video and your other stuff so many times!! I've shown it to so many friends too and I always laugh!! You're absolutely hilarious!! Please come to Ireland sometime to do a show! I'd love to see you live!!
@MJPamuru207 жыл бұрын
Jonathon, We love you! Screw anyone else! I hope you feel well.
@MrFreddieComedy6 жыл бұрын
I grew up watching those specials, my kids laugh their ass off now
@toohighstrung6 жыл бұрын
You’re worse than carrot top
@tomhankz42556 жыл бұрын
The windex joke was always a favorite along with the followup trick. Wish you good health.
@lynxfx6 жыл бұрын
I had the insane pleasure of working with this madman when we first started out in comedy and we had the same college agency.... as you can see, Jonathan was not "regular people"..... he was a special kind of funny.... travel safe brother,... its just like you to pass on 2/22/22
@mikemcdonald7122 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing Mike McDonald. I think the date would have cracked him up as well. (No pun intended). He was a treasure.
@lindagale72812 жыл бұрын
Madman is the right word in such a great way! I didn't realize that date.
@deannculver79692 жыл бұрын
RIP to a creative and hilarious dude
@xy11012 жыл бұрын
Years ago I watch a video with him and he became very skinny. I knew there was a health issue. Not sure if it was cancer but you knew he had something wrong. RIP Jonathan. Hope you are dropping bowling balls out of suitcases
@inspectorgadget3462 жыл бұрын
Was he always that crazy or was he doing an act onstage?
@JasonL772 жыл бұрын
Kind of touching to see the sort of corny and light-hearted things people used to laugh at. No ridiculing people or bitterly complaining about cultural trends or trying to find the silver lining in the apocalypse. Just silliness. It's not like there were not serious problems and things to be upset about back then. Maybe people just had a more innocent way of taking their minds off it for a night
@TheMfmccarthy2 жыл бұрын
RIP to the Amazing Jonathan. He's going to be missed for sure. He has not been equalled in my books yet.
@SinceSpacies2 жыл бұрын
Carrot top with magic
@greenrobot52 жыл бұрын
@@greenrobot5 and funnier
@stuartblack68032 жыл бұрын
@@stuartblack6803 can't argue with that, Carrot top's jokes in between props are usually kinda cringy
@greenrobot52 жыл бұрын
he has books
@Mike1614b2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your contributions to comedy in Magic Jonathan. You will be sorely missed RIP. You were a credit to the human race.
@miamimagicians7 ай бұрын
RIP my dude, only a master magician would exit out on 2-22-2022. You will be missed!
@pikasnipe12 жыл бұрын
RIP to one of the GOATS.
@christopherchampagne552 жыл бұрын
I remember stumbling across him on TV one night and I'd never seen anyone like him. He was so funny and insanely talented. RIP The Amazing Johnathan and thank you for the laughs and entertainment.
@LinkRocks2 жыл бұрын
Same here
@wmpet51012 жыл бұрын
I know exactly what set you're talking about because it's the same for me. It's weird I can't even find that set on KZhead anymore. Can't remember what it was on. Had to have been comedy central in 2003. It's also wild to know that him and carrot top were so close lol
@anthonyzullo Жыл бұрын
@@anthonyzullo I can't remember when/what channel it was on but you're probably right. I just remember seeing him and laughing my ass off.
@LinkRocks Жыл бұрын
@@LinkRocks it was comedy central because it was for me to. Randomly like one late night. This mf came out of nowhere and blew me away
@anthonyzullo Жыл бұрын
Came across The Amazing Johnathan on TV in England and though he was great and refreshingly different. I went on a trip to Vegas and was lucky enough to see him performing live along with his assistant Psychic Tanya and even got picked out by the camera and ripped just before he came on stage. I have never laughed so much, the Amazing Johnathan was so under rated and a hugely talented entertainer. Such a sad loss
@user-xr7zx7io1h Жыл бұрын
I'm from the UK and have never seen this guy before...he is just brilliant..we had Tommy Cooper, but this guy takes it to a whole other level!!! What a talent
@cliveedwards29582 жыл бұрын
Indeed made me think of tommy
@gmy332 жыл бұрын
Hilarious. My favorite act. When I saw him in Las Vegas I had a "sacrificial" $20 in my pocket hoping he'd pick me as a volunteer. He also had a little bunny rabbit that swore blue fire. I laughed my ass off that night.
@DGA20006 жыл бұрын
The Amazing Johnathan was one of the funniest prop comedians of all time. I never forgot some of his stuff I saw on tv almost 40 years ago.
@dondee54392 жыл бұрын
He reminds me of Andy Kaufman doing Tony Clifton as a magician. All comedians make people laugh, very few successfully bring out the inner children in their audience.
@Aerational2 жыл бұрын
The 90's were good times. Comedy shows, college, and SEGA nights.
@TrakSpock15 жыл бұрын
This never fails to make me crack up. It's his delivery. he sells it so well. Love Jonathan.
@bbb462cid3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant performer. So good.
@DanBellFilmIt7 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr. Bell, good to see you here.
@THX--nn5bu5 жыл бұрын
Last place I would've expected Dan Bell to lurk 😎
@jbizzle84913 жыл бұрын
The Amazing Johnathan really was amazing . I mixed sound for him and Carrot Top for 10 days at the Just for Laughs Fest in Montreal . Funniest show ever !!! RIP Johnathan
@senorbokchoy2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!👍💯😃
@love68 Жыл бұрын
This has to be one of the top ten funniest acts I've seen! Bravo The Amazing Jonathan.
@Golden_God_Untethered5 жыл бұрын
I remember this guy. I love the smoothness of his stuff. And the insanity of it.
@shaalis5 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Amazing Johnathan. One of the best
@FUCKINB4RTo2 жыл бұрын
He was and always will be amazing
@CarlWilson828 ай бұрын
Saw him live in a little club in Michigan before he made it big. Sat 10 feet away from him. By far the best and funniest act I've ever had the pleasure of attending.
@kpf81868 жыл бұрын
He made it big?
@Clutch284 жыл бұрын
@Jack Smith That's not making it big moron. That's middling at best...and that's being HIGHLY optimistic.
@Clutch284 жыл бұрын
@@Clutch28 Why do you got such a hard on for shitting on this great character? Your own eulogy wouldn't even reach the 2nd sentence of his stand up biography. Fuckin loser.
@ulsisci3 жыл бұрын
@@Clutch28 when you’re a year round headliner in Las Vegas for over 13 years, yeah I’d say you made it big lmao
@nickraad772 жыл бұрын
@@nickraad77 Las Vegas?! LMAO That's your big comeback rebuttal? Las Vegas? That's like saying your covid free and then you die from the bubonic plague
@Clutch282 жыл бұрын
He always reminded me of a late 80s professional wrestler.. the name, the look, and the gimmick.
@HereForAStorm5 жыл бұрын
RIP Jonathan. Thanks for all of the laughs! .
@jeffclaterbaugh64152 жыл бұрын
OH MY GOD!! I remember this from back when it was on UK TV in '95. I loved this guy.
@cosmojonesmusic7 ай бұрын
the timing of that magnet joke is epic ,love this dude
@mcfcguvnors4 жыл бұрын
The Greatest!!!!
@PuddlesPityParty4 жыл бұрын
And unique amongst comedians and magicians. A life force all unto himslef.
@soonerdave223 жыл бұрын
And loves the drugs
@manterok833 жыл бұрын
Hey, you're getting up there, too, Puddles!! You're one of my favorites.🤘🏽💜✌🏽
@the_wretched2 жыл бұрын
Wow puddles, nice to see you. Hope you're doing good big man.
@mojorisen78122 жыл бұрын
RIP to this legend in magic. Always in laughter no matter how many times I watched him 😇
@ImmortalPlayingCards2 жыл бұрын
RIP Sir, you always brought a smile to my face
@AlfredoVenero2 жыл бұрын
The people who think he is a hack are completely missing the point.
@CajinVaren7 жыл бұрын
a hack? the guy is a genius!!! Ending paled in comparison to the rest of the act, but taking stupid shit like that and making people laugh!!!! Only a god can do that. Love this guy.
@sachiperez7 жыл бұрын
I've always known he's brilliant and so original.
@JJDBaca7 жыл бұрын
The ending "paled?" Lol. Or did you mean, pailed?
@peedee40657 жыл бұрын
You're talking about Steve Martin. Johnathan was a complete hack.
@vicdmise6 жыл бұрын
No, we get it; he's still a hack. Harry Anderson, Steve Martin: brilliant. Johnathan sucked. But he was in the right place at the right time with his innocuous but silly terrible comedy and magic and he cleaned up.
@vicdmise6 жыл бұрын
Every time I see him, I can't stop smiling. On TV in Australia a few times in the 80/90s. Brilliant. RIP.
@SquareEarth12 жыл бұрын
He was on Hey Hey whenever he came over to Oz. Funny man!
@jon.bennett2 жыл бұрын
One of the funniest comedy acts of all time. Makes me laugh out loud & cry laughing every time.
@vozpit7 ай бұрын
that was actually very entertaining.
@mikedaflexta10 жыл бұрын
Just love the way "The Amazing Johnathon" messes with his audience, his craft, his props, & himself ! Its like he's strung out, winging it, going over the edge, & blowing thru a performance. Man! I so appreciate his take - his muffed Magic - real Magic - and terrific 'Wise-Ass' humor. Makes me laugh hard - every time.
@dr.ofdubiouswisdom41894 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to see him live and he was amazing. RIP
@annvigneron28422 жыл бұрын
We had the pleasure, and millions of laughs seeing him in Atlanta back in the 90’s, he was one of a kind and my face hurt after his show was over, from laughing so much ! R.I.P.
@cmcd3174 Жыл бұрын
Lived longer than most with his heart condition, all because he was amazing
@EpicDrivenLee2 жыл бұрын
I grew up adoring this guy! Wish he was still at it.
@1-800-WILLIAM5 жыл бұрын
When some people started actually gasping when he did the knife illusion, I just couldn't help but laugh hysterically!
@ryandoherty42914 жыл бұрын
I remember watching him in the 90’s on night at the improve. Thanks for the laughs and for bringing back memories. Rest In Peace Johnathan.
@darylmcbride54262 жыл бұрын
Amazing Johnathon was on heaps of these TV specials as i grew up. my mother was always disgusted at Johnathon in particular, so knew i was onto something. thanks for the laughs champ. RIP
@Infiniterhythmstudio2 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace The Amazing Johnathan. You were truly Amazing!
@alexandermacdonald28832 жыл бұрын
RIP, Johnathan! You were a one-of-a-kind magician!
@nicholasemjohnson47 Жыл бұрын
So far he conned the crowd out of money , Bic lighter. But he gave them a hell of a funny show. Non stop hilarity. Loved it. Thx
@dixieboy56892 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Died of cardiomyopathy Feb. 22 2022. You made a lot of people laugh and brought enjoyment. Thanks for letting so many into your world. Thank you.
@gregryan82272 жыл бұрын
The amount of coke snorted just before the show probably would have made Farley jealous.
@Suchega_Uber4 жыл бұрын
Shit... Making me jealous...
@markrobertson20524 жыл бұрын
He doesn't seem coked out at all
@BobRobie14 жыл бұрын
He actually snorted coke during his shows. Most of the times he would snort "fake" cocaine, it was actually real.
@ryandoherty42914 жыл бұрын
@@ryandoherty4291 where's all the proof of this is there a book just wondering
@BobRobie14 жыл бұрын
@@BobRobie1 I saw it in one of the documentaries about him. Can't remember if it's the one on KZhead or the one on Hulu.
@ryandoherty42914 жыл бұрын
Never heard of this guy before but the video had me cracking up
@craigland73495 жыл бұрын
RIP Jonathan, thanks for the laughs...
@lennyanders16392 жыл бұрын
Wow this guy was awesome! Loved the whole performance! ✅
@JacobTheEarthling2 жыл бұрын
Saw him twice in Vegas, once at Sahara other at Harmon, I fell for the lighter gag! When he asked I threw him mine and he put it in the jar, made good at the door while signing autographs, gave me his lighter straight from is pocket!
@rickywilson47185 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing him on UK TV about the same time as this. I thought it was the most brilliantly funny magic I'd seen. In 2018 it's lost none of its impact. Wonderful! :-)
@glyph20115 жыл бұрын
i saw this on the night you did too, on the telly in england in 1995. Ive been wondering about this clip ever since and now ive found it! i was 16 (im 42 now!)and at my mates house, and my mate went to the loo just as he did the trick with his knife on his arm.... my mate ran back into the room because he heard me shouting "no way, theres a guy on TV cutting his arm!" but my mate missed it.
@jamiew16642 жыл бұрын
The Windex/streaking joke has been a favorite of mine since I was a kid
@mikeysmith29992 жыл бұрын
He was one of the all-time originals. A funnyman who will be missed.
@houdannycomedymagic86422 жыл бұрын
Lotta comics wont do mole humor any more, they're chicken KILLING IT
@colegreenman43959 жыл бұрын
and noone laughed but me!
@dave101t5 жыл бұрын
Cole Greenman They do but it’s mostly underground ;)
@banacek86755 жыл бұрын
Hi. Im not from US. Can u explain what about that mole joke please. Thanks
@saaddaas95723 жыл бұрын
@@saaddaas9572 Chickens eat moles
@tdalaska3 жыл бұрын
@@banacek8675 You win
@markherring35132 жыл бұрын
I miss just for laughs...I watched this back in the 90s good times
@linx43553 жыл бұрын
Its still on.
@RexBarca3 жыл бұрын
@@RexBarca you don't say.....the 90s are back on?
@linx43553 жыл бұрын
First time i seen him was on tv, early 90's...i was maybe 20 or so?...back when they showed "evening at the improv" on tv (at least I think it was that)..and red brick back drop was the stange..I was cracking up and then he did the smashing the bird joke and I was hooked on his humor..was a fan ever since that night....ive watched every one of his acts that areon youtube and STILL laugh just as hard at all the same vids. I never got a chance to se ehim live..RIP Johnathan...thank you for the laughter.
@markherring35132 жыл бұрын
Definitely one of the best performers ever. Going to be very sad when you go.
@littlemoex00014 жыл бұрын
Man, Johnathan's stand-up special was one of my favorite shows to watch on Comedy Central in the 90's so the memory of those times led me to checking out the documentary released about his life back in 2019. The trailer hinted at an unusual twist so I watched fully expecting all of what I saw to be another classic Amazing Johnathan ruse that'd reveal itself in the end. It turns out the twist was that he really was addicted to meth and slowly dying from a heart condition. Very strange watch and kind of a bummer for someone who was fond of his work and pulling for him. On the plus side, it seems he was content with his life and he went out on peaceful terms, per news reports.
@RevolverOcelotMGS22 жыл бұрын
One of the best prop comics I've ever seen........ You rock Johnathan!
@mikebartoli47555 жыл бұрын
RIP the amazing jonathon - past away today form long term heart disease. Always made my day!!!
@joemechwar43382 жыл бұрын
no way??
@jamiew16642 жыл бұрын
Saw Johnathon in Columbus this spring and actually got called up on stage, what an honor to be so close to a living legend. Today's magicians should be calling and thanking Johnathon each day for leading the way. It was a memory that I will treasure forever. Thanks Johnathon Catch his show whenever you can
@gregreichold65856 жыл бұрын
Bullshit
@user-pq6mr6op3p2 жыл бұрын
Amazing Jonathan is an all time great. Magicians and comedians love the act. I don't wanna be around you if you don't like this.
@GuineaJay4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the full blown belly-laughs, we'll miss you. RIP
@robhaney85682 жыл бұрын
Hahaha just bang, bang, bang non stop bits. Clean, polished, hilarious. This guy was a pro. RIP.
@nottroy45002 жыл бұрын
Johnathan is just brilliant
@Cluv227 жыл бұрын
I remember a lot of haters saying he'd been doing the same show for 20 years. But the thing is: half the show is seeing the progressive horror hit the audience who had no idea what they were getting into. Every time you'd get a unique show when you'd get a group of tight-knit people who had the thought of "Oh can a magician REALLY be dirty?" thank you for the laughs, Johnathan.
@Jaydoggy5312 жыл бұрын
Thing is that ridiculous term "haters" wasn't invented 20 years ago so well guess you're a woke snowflake since we're using stupid words
@markmcmahon43772 жыл бұрын
@@markmcmahon4377 wow man . how did you come up with that?
@poppaluv2 жыл бұрын
What u fail to realize is magic and particularly comedy magic acts are progressive. They are continuing to be refined and tuned as the years go on. The Amazing Jonathan's act was a fantastic, and one of the best, examples of this.
@michaelhamerin38142 жыл бұрын
@@markmcmahon4377 I observed you using a single word one time, let me now assume many things about you. Shuddup
@kamenanew98672 жыл бұрын
@@markmcmahon4377 lmao also a simple Google search shows haters being used as far back as 1991...more than 20 years ago. So again, shuddup
@kamenanew98672 жыл бұрын
Even in my 20s, in the 90s, i could see this guy is a MASTER ENTERTAINER. It doesn't get any better! Absolute perfection.
@user-ty6do8yz4l3 жыл бұрын
Had to come here to pay my youtube respects. You were a great talent sir, you made many many people laugh and you will be missed Johnathan. Rest easy good sir
@scottconnatser46262 жыл бұрын
When you remember something you loved as a kid... Thank you...now as a 33 year old... The straw snorting joke makes sense
@michaelortiz31545 жыл бұрын
The man is a genius. Mathametically is does take exactly 7 mins for the force of gravity to viciously counter the strong forces of booger flux and viscosity holding said booger in place.
@adamwaters2465 жыл бұрын
Saw him in Vegas as a kid. Best experience of my LIFE!
@shannonmarie4335Ай бұрын
Truly one of the greatest that started improvs and illusions with comedy give it up the amazing Johnathan😲😲😲😲🤘
@faust85695 жыл бұрын
Johnathan is the best ever. Now go watch "Always Amazing the life, death, and return of" Do it!
@surfwood665 жыл бұрын
Got here from there. Funny, huh?
@andypage95 жыл бұрын
I’ve enjoyed his specials since he started to show up on TV 📺 (I’m a 90’s Guy Myself...graduated high school in 1995) I just watched that documentary, and I have to say...it’s REALLY well done. I was in tears at one point...and not from laughter, but from learning about his hardships and relationships. I don’t care how much coke he did backstage, or anything like that. None of those things defined him. His flaws affected him greatly, but what makes him such a cool human being is how genuine he seems to be behind the thin veil of joking and trickery. The movie did a great job of humanizing him. Definitely suggest checking it out.
@cryptekwizard83364 жыл бұрын
anyone else cry when he said *It prevents Streaking*
@alucardfu28 жыл бұрын
Nah I giggled sharted mixed with some kind sneezy like episode lol
@MichaelDavidCilantro8 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace brother
@SupportClown2 жыл бұрын
Started watching the Amazing Jonathan years ago ("when he was just a little amazing"). Took my son's to his show in Vegas a few times, he's crazy hilarious!!!
@riche57434 жыл бұрын
The jack in the box committed suicide! Loved that when I first saw it.
@sha112358 жыл бұрын
sha11235 the jack in the box is my fave who could blame that poor clown for committing suicide in the box lol that had me cracking up lol
@michele5475 жыл бұрын
Wish I could get my hands on one of those. That’s so funny!
@zombiegamer20124 жыл бұрын
Jonathan:A lot of comics won't even do mole humor anymore. They're chicken. Audience: * silence * *whoosh*
@stefanwilkinson15364 жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace...on of the best!
@waltsisson28802 жыл бұрын
Pure talent never dies!
@ianjgd2 жыл бұрын
he did that same set for years n its STILL funny
@mcfcguvnors7 жыл бұрын
It’s so stupid and so amazing. You always made me laugh and today i laughed even though i was sad to hear about your passing. Laugh forever Jonathon.
@sebastionherzfeld33502 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite comedians. RIP.
@ginabasnuh23412 жыл бұрын
Un-friggin-believable. Just so funny and creative, you're a one of a kind Jonathan.
@Nick-zu9sn2 жыл бұрын
Man, it sucks that Johnathan was forced to retire due to his heart condition...
@jackdaone64699 жыл бұрын
probably from all that coke
@wubwubsnubnose29088 жыл бұрын
He's still alive, last I checked, but he's about ready to kick the bucket because his heart's failing.
@jackdaone64698 жыл бұрын
+Jack Daone you've gotta be kiddin? poor guy i love him .
@Spike18858 жыл бұрын
+Jack Daone bummer...didn't know that....looked up the details and it doesn't sound good. One of my faves.
@bloozedaddy8 жыл бұрын
he is back tho, heart got alot better
@lookatnow57305 жыл бұрын
I saw him years ago..very funny guy
@markjohnson75578 жыл бұрын
he was always a fun show to see, miss you dude!
@Cyco-Dude2 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Amazing Johnathan
@IndianaBones2 жыл бұрын
Jokes on them that was real cocaine he snorted front them
@somebodysomething6 жыл бұрын
Here after Chris Ramsay's video
@gurpremsingh4 жыл бұрын
Saw Amazing Johnathan,on Hay Hay it's Saturday,Australian show,blew minds,different approach comedy,going to miss him.*****
@rodgallagher55662 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this guy on the television set back in the 1900's. Classic . 😎
@eccentricvoice-cy6iw6 жыл бұрын
He's like Carrot Top, but funny!
@AstroChimp1388 жыл бұрын
lmao YES!!!
@castle66608 жыл бұрын
He beats the fuck out of Carrot Top AND Carrot Top is totally entertaining!
@briananderson24526 жыл бұрын
Rick Charles and isn't it funny after reading your comment that both of these men are doing what they actually want, enjoy their lives immensely and are successful. While you probably aren't :)
@JoRoWi836 жыл бұрын
Carrot Top did not invent that sort of comedy He just copied it from others. Jonathan was that very best at it however . For one thing, Jonathan was a great magician and excelled a slight of hand. All Carrot Top did was to present a never ending series of props ...any fool can do that .
@Barb50016 жыл бұрын
Carrot top is worth $75M. not bad for a "fool". methinks your're the fool.
@jimbosaul39965 жыл бұрын
The Master!! Before Carrot Top!!
@donjulio88078 жыл бұрын
The Amazing Jonathan will surely be missed R.I.P.
@mikeysmith29992 жыл бұрын
I first saw The Amazing Johnathan on a local PBS station; KQED San Francisco had a show in the early 80's called Comedy Tonight. A DJ from a local Alternative Rock station hosted, and they showed most of the up and coming comedians of the time. I saw Amazing Johnathan, Roseanne Barr, Whoopi Goldberg, Bobcat Goldthwait, and Bruce Baum amongst many others.
@UncleLance674 ай бұрын
Kokane is a helluva druuug!
@rylanmacdonald64165 жыл бұрын
It's almost a helluva city in Washington.
@Ease543 жыл бұрын
LOL! Wonderful!
@oOoJovanyoOo10 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a 7 minutes!! Insanely solid. That was so great. Hadn't seen it in 20 years! Love The Johnathan.
@pondababa41973 жыл бұрын
R.I.p thank you for the laughs through the years and forever
I love these comments. There's always some douch that comments it's the same shit as on the Comedy Central Special when NONE of this material is on the Comedy Central special. 8've done 3 specials for CC and the last one was an hour of new stuff. They make sure nothing is repeated. There's about 2 hours worth of material on KZhead alone. so if you see me with a volunteer onstage, don't assume it's the same routine. listen to what I'm saying. Oh yeah, you're a douche too.
The Amazing Johnathan dude!! I've watched this video and your other stuff so many times!! I've shown it to so many friends too and I always laugh!! You're absolutely hilarious!! Please come to Ireland sometime to do a show! I'd love to see you live!!
Jonathon, We love you! Screw anyone else! I hope you feel well.
I grew up watching those specials, my kids laugh their ass off now
You’re worse than carrot top
The windex joke was always a favorite along with the followup trick. Wish you good health.
I had the insane pleasure of working with this madman when we first started out in comedy and we had the same college agency.... as you can see, Jonathan was not "regular people"..... he was a special kind of funny.... travel safe brother,... its just like you to pass on 2/22/22
I thought the same thing Mike McDonald. I think the date would have cracked him up as well. (No pun intended). He was a treasure.
Madman is the right word in such a great way! I didn't realize that date.
RIP to a creative and hilarious dude
Years ago I watch a video with him and he became very skinny. I knew there was a health issue. Not sure if it was cancer but you knew he had something wrong. RIP Jonathan. Hope you are dropping bowling balls out of suitcases
Was he always that crazy or was he doing an act onstage?
Kind of touching to see the sort of corny and light-hearted things people used to laugh at. No ridiculing people or bitterly complaining about cultural trends or trying to find the silver lining in the apocalypse. Just silliness. It's not like there were not serious problems and things to be upset about back then. Maybe people just had a more innocent way of taking their minds off it for a night
RIP to the Amazing Jonathan. He's going to be missed for sure. He has not been equalled in my books yet.
Carrot top with magic
@@greenrobot5 and funnier
@@stuartblack6803 can't argue with that, Carrot top's jokes in between props are usually kinda cringy
he has books
Thank you for your contributions to comedy in Magic Jonathan. You will be sorely missed RIP. You were a credit to the human race.
RIP my dude, only a master magician would exit out on 2-22-2022. You will be missed!
RIP to one of the GOATS.
I remember stumbling across him on TV one night and I'd never seen anyone like him. He was so funny and insanely talented. RIP The Amazing Johnathan and thank you for the laughs and entertainment.
Same here
I know exactly what set you're talking about because it's the same for me. It's weird I can't even find that set on KZhead anymore. Can't remember what it was on. Had to have been comedy central in 2003. It's also wild to know that him and carrot top were so close lol
@@anthonyzullo I can't remember when/what channel it was on but you're probably right. I just remember seeing him and laughing my ass off.
@@LinkRocks it was comedy central because it was for me to. Randomly like one late night. This mf came out of nowhere and blew me away
Came across The Amazing Johnathan on TV in England and though he was great and refreshingly different. I went on a trip to Vegas and was lucky enough to see him performing live along with his assistant Psychic Tanya and even got picked out by the camera and ripped just before he came on stage. I have never laughed so much, the Amazing Johnathan was so under rated and a hugely talented entertainer. Such a sad loss
I'm from the UK and have never seen this guy before...he is just brilliant..we had Tommy Cooper, but this guy takes it to a whole other level!!! What a talent
Indeed made me think of tommy
Hilarious. My favorite act. When I saw him in Las Vegas I had a "sacrificial" $20 in my pocket hoping he'd pick me as a volunteer. He also had a little bunny rabbit that swore blue fire. I laughed my ass off that night.
The Amazing Johnathan was one of the funniest prop comedians of all time. I never forgot some of his stuff I saw on tv almost 40 years ago.
He reminds me of Andy Kaufman doing Tony Clifton as a magician. All comedians make people laugh, very few successfully bring out the inner children in their audience.
The 90's were good times. Comedy shows, college, and SEGA nights.
This never fails to make me crack up. It's his delivery. he sells it so well. Love Jonathan.
Brilliant performer. So good.
Hi Mr. Bell, good to see you here.
Last place I would've expected Dan Bell to lurk 😎
The Amazing Johnathan really was amazing . I mixed sound for him and Carrot Top for 10 days at the Just for Laughs Fest in Montreal . Funniest show ever !!! RIP Johnathan
Awesome!!!👍💯😃
This has to be one of the top ten funniest acts I've seen! Bravo The Amazing Jonathan.
I remember this guy. I love the smoothness of his stuff. And the insanity of it.
R.I.P Amazing Johnathan. One of the best
He was and always will be amazing
Saw him live in a little club in Michigan before he made it big. Sat 10 feet away from him. By far the best and funniest act I've ever had the pleasure of attending.
He made it big?
@Jack Smith That's not making it big moron. That's middling at best...and that's being HIGHLY optimistic.
@@Clutch28 Why do you got such a hard on for shitting on this great character? Your own eulogy wouldn't even reach the 2nd sentence of his stand up biography. Fuckin loser.
@@Clutch28 when you’re a year round headliner in Las Vegas for over 13 years, yeah I’d say you made it big lmao
@@nickraad77 Las Vegas?! LMAO That's your big comeback rebuttal? Las Vegas? That's like saying your covid free and then you die from the bubonic plague
He always reminded me of a late 80s professional wrestler.. the name, the look, and the gimmick.
RIP Jonathan. Thanks for all of the laughs! .
OH MY GOD!! I remember this from back when it was on UK TV in '95. I loved this guy.
the timing of that magnet joke is epic ,love this dude
The Greatest!!!!
And unique amongst comedians and magicians. A life force all unto himslef.
And loves the drugs
Hey, you're getting up there, too, Puddles!! You're one of my favorites.🤘🏽💜✌🏽
Wow puddles, nice to see you. Hope you're doing good big man.
RIP to this legend in magic. Always in laughter no matter how many times I watched him 😇
RIP Sir, you always brought a smile to my face
The people who think he is a hack are completely missing the point.
a hack? the guy is a genius!!! Ending paled in comparison to the rest of the act, but taking stupid shit like that and making people laugh!!!! Only a god can do that. Love this guy.
I've always known he's brilliant and so original.
The ending "paled?" Lol. Or did you mean, pailed?
You're talking about Steve Martin. Johnathan was a complete hack.
No, we get it; he's still a hack. Harry Anderson, Steve Martin: brilliant. Johnathan sucked. But he was in the right place at the right time with his innocuous but silly terrible comedy and magic and he cleaned up.
Every time I see him, I can't stop smiling. On TV in Australia a few times in the 80/90s. Brilliant. RIP.
He was on Hey Hey whenever he came over to Oz. Funny man!
One of the funniest comedy acts of all time. Makes me laugh out loud & cry laughing every time.
that was actually very entertaining.
Just love the way "The Amazing Johnathon" messes with his audience, his craft, his props, & himself ! Its like he's strung out, winging it, going over the edge, & blowing thru a performance. Man! I so appreciate his take - his muffed Magic - real Magic - and terrific 'Wise-Ass' humor. Makes me laugh hard - every time.
I was lucky enough to see him live and he was amazing. RIP
We had the pleasure, and millions of laughs seeing him in Atlanta back in the 90’s, he was one of a kind and my face hurt after his show was over, from laughing so much ! R.I.P.
Lived longer than most with his heart condition, all because he was amazing
I grew up adoring this guy! Wish he was still at it.
When some people started actually gasping when he did the knife illusion, I just couldn't help but laugh hysterically!
I remember watching him in the 90’s on night at the improve. Thanks for the laughs and for bringing back memories. Rest In Peace Johnathan.
Amazing Johnathon was on heaps of these TV specials as i grew up. my mother was always disgusted at Johnathon in particular, so knew i was onto something. thanks for the laughs champ. RIP
Rest In Peace The Amazing Johnathan. You were truly Amazing!
RIP, Johnathan! You were a one-of-a-kind magician!
So far he conned the crowd out of money , Bic lighter. But he gave them a hell of a funny show. Non stop hilarity. Loved it. Thx
R.I.P Died of cardiomyopathy Feb. 22 2022. You made a lot of people laugh and brought enjoyment. Thanks for letting so many into your world. Thank you.
The amount of coke snorted just before the show probably would have made Farley jealous.
Shit... Making me jealous...
He doesn't seem coked out at all
He actually snorted coke during his shows. Most of the times he would snort "fake" cocaine, it was actually real.
@@ryandoherty4291 where's all the proof of this is there a book just wondering
@@BobRobie1 I saw it in one of the documentaries about him. Can't remember if it's the one on KZhead or the one on Hulu.
Never heard of this guy before but the video had me cracking up
RIP Jonathan, thanks for the laughs...
Wow this guy was awesome! Loved the whole performance! ✅
Saw him twice in Vegas, once at Sahara other at Harmon, I fell for the lighter gag! When he asked I threw him mine and he put it in the jar, made good at the door while signing autographs, gave me his lighter straight from is pocket!
I remember seeing him on UK TV about the same time as this. I thought it was the most brilliantly funny magic I'd seen. In 2018 it's lost none of its impact. Wonderful! :-)
i saw this on the night you did too, on the telly in england in 1995. Ive been wondering about this clip ever since and now ive found it! i was 16 (im 42 now!)and at my mates house, and my mate went to the loo just as he did the trick with his knife on his arm.... my mate ran back into the room because he heard me shouting "no way, theres a guy on TV cutting his arm!" but my mate missed it.
The Windex/streaking joke has been a favorite of mine since I was a kid
He was one of the all-time originals. A funnyman who will be missed.
Lotta comics wont do mole humor any more, they're chicken KILLING IT
and noone laughed but me!
Cole Greenman They do but it’s mostly underground ;)
Hi. Im not from US. Can u explain what about that mole joke please. Thanks
@@saaddaas9572 Chickens eat moles
@@banacek8675 You win
I miss just for laughs...I watched this back in the 90s good times
Its still on.
@@RexBarca you don't say.....the 90s are back on?
First time i seen him was on tv, early 90's...i was maybe 20 or so?...back when they showed "evening at the improv" on tv (at least I think it was that)..and red brick back drop was the stange..I was cracking up and then he did the smashing the bird joke and I was hooked on his humor..was a fan ever since that night....ive watched every one of his acts that areon youtube and STILL laugh just as hard at all the same vids. I never got a chance to se ehim live..RIP Johnathan...thank you for the laughter.
Definitely one of the best performers ever. Going to be very sad when you go.
Man, Johnathan's stand-up special was one of my favorite shows to watch on Comedy Central in the 90's so the memory of those times led me to checking out the documentary released about his life back in 2019. The trailer hinted at an unusual twist so I watched fully expecting all of what I saw to be another classic Amazing Johnathan ruse that'd reveal itself in the end. It turns out the twist was that he really was addicted to meth and slowly dying from a heart condition. Very strange watch and kind of a bummer for someone who was fond of his work and pulling for him. On the plus side, it seems he was content with his life and he went out on peaceful terms, per news reports.
One of the best prop comics I've ever seen........ You rock Johnathan!
RIP the amazing jonathon - past away today form long term heart disease. Always made my day!!!
no way??
Saw Johnathon in Columbus this spring and actually got called up on stage, what an honor to be so close to a living legend. Today's magicians should be calling and thanking Johnathon each day for leading the way. It was a memory that I will treasure forever. Thanks Johnathon Catch his show whenever you can
Bullshit
Amazing Jonathan is an all time great. Magicians and comedians love the act. I don't wanna be around you if you don't like this.
Thanks for all the full blown belly-laughs, we'll miss you. RIP
Hahaha just bang, bang, bang non stop bits. Clean, polished, hilarious. This guy was a pro. RIP.
Johnathan is just brilliant
I remember a lot of haters saying he'd been doing the same show for 20 years. But the thing is: half the show is seeing the progressive horror hit the audience who had no idea what they were getting into. Every time you'd get a unique show when you'd get a group of tight-knit people who had the thought of "Oh can a magician REALLY be dirty?" thank you for the laughs, Johnathan.
Thing is that ridiculous term "haters" wasn't invented 20 years ago so well guess you're a woke snowflake since we're using stupid words
@@markmcmahon4377 wow man . how did you come up with that?
What u fail to realize is magic and particularly comedy magic acts are progressive. They are continuing to be refined and tuned as the years go on. The Amazing Jonathan's act was a fantastic, and one of the best, examples of this.
@@markmcmahon4377 I observed you using a single word one time, let me now assume many things about you. Shuddup
@@markmcmahon4377 lmao also a simple Google search shows haters being used as far back as 1991...more than 20 years ago. So again, shuddup
Even in my 20s, in the 90s, i could see this guy is a MASTER ENTERTAINER. It doesn't get any better! Absolute perfection.
Had to come here to pay my youtube respects. You were a great talent sir, you made many many people laugh and you will be missed Johnathan. Rest easy good sir
When you remember something you loved as a kid... Thank you...now as a 33 year old... The straw snorting joke makes sense
The man is a genius. Mathametically is does take exactly 7 mins for the force of gravity to viciously counter the strong forces of booger flux and viscosity holding said booger in place.
Saw him in Vegas as a kid. Best experience of my LIFE!
Truly one of the greatest that started improvs and illusions with comedy give it up the amazing Johnathan😲😲😲😲🤘
Johnathan is the best ever. Now go watch "Always Amazing the life, death, and return of" Do it!
Got here from there. Funny, huh?
I’ve enjoyed his specials since he started to show up on TV 📺 (I’m a 90’s Guy Myself...graduated high school in 1995) I just watched that documentary, and I have to say...it’s REALLY well done. I was in tears at one point...and not from laughter, but from learning about his hardships and relationships. I don’t care how much coke he did backstage, or anything like that. None of those things defined him. His flaws affected him greatly, but what makes him such a cool human being is how genuine he seems to be behind the thin veil of joking and trickery. The movie did a great job of humanizing him. Definitely suggest checking it out.
anyone else cry when he said *It prevents Streaking*
Nah I giggled sharted mixed with some kind sneezy like episode lol
Rest in peace brother
Started watching the Amazing Jonathan years ago ("when he was just a little amazing"). Took my son's to his show in Vegas a few times, he's crazy hilarious!!!
The jack in the box committed suicide! Loved that when I first saw it.
sha11235 the jack in the box is my fave who could blame that poor clown for committing suicide in the box lol that had me cracking up lol
Wish I could get my hands on one of those. That’s so funny!
Jonathan:A lot of comics won't even do mole humor anymore. They're chicken. Audience: * silence * *whoosh*
Rest in Peace...on of the best!
Pure talent never dies!
he did that same set for years n its STILL funny
It’s so stupid and so amazing. You always made me laugh and today i laughed even though i was sad to hear about your passing. Laugh forever Jonathon.
One of my favorite comedians. RIP.
Un-friggin-believable. Just so funny and creative, you're a one of a kind Jonathan.
Man, it sucks that Johnathan was forced to retire due to his heart condition...
probably from all that coke
He's still alive, last I checked, but he's about ready to kick the bucket because his heart's failing.
+Jack Daone you've gotta be kiddin? poor guy i love him .
+Jack Daone bummer...didn't know that....looked up the details and it doesn't sound good. One of my faves.
he is back tho, heart got alot better
I saw him years ago..very funny guy
he was always a fun show to see, miss you dude!
R.I.P Amazing Johnathan
Jokes on them that was real cocaine he snorted front them
Here after Chris Ramsay's video
Saw Amazing Johnathan,on Hay Hay it's Saturday,Australian show,blew minds,different approach comedy,going to miss him.*****
I remember watching this guy on the television set back in the 1900's. Classic . 😎
He's like Carrot Top, but funny!
lmao YES!!!
He beats the fuck out of Carrot Top AND Carrot Top is totally entertaining!
Rick Charles and isn't it funny after reading your comment that both of these men are doing what they actually want, enjoy their lives immensely and are successful. While you probably aren't :)
Carrot Top did not invent that sort of comedy He just copied it from others. Jonathan was that very best at it however . For one thing, Jonathan was a great magician and excelled a slight of hand. All Carrot Top did was to present a never ending series of props ...any fool can do that .
Carrot top is worth $75M. not bad for a "fool". methinks your're the fool.
The Master!! Before Carrot Top!!
The Amazing Jonathan will surely be missed R.I.P.
I first saw The Amazing Johnathan on a local PBS station; KQED San Francisco had a show in the early 80's called Comedy Tonight. A DJ from a local Alternative Rock station hosted, and they showed most of the up and coming comedians of the time. I saw Amazing Johnathan, Roseanne Barr, Whoopi Goldberg, Bobcat Goldthwait, and Bruce Baum amongst many others.
Kokane is a helluva druuug!
It's almost a helluva city in Washington.
LOL! Wonderful!
Wow, what a 7 minutes!! Insanely solid. That was so great. Hadn't seen it in 20 years! Love The Johnathan.
R.I.p thank you for the laughs through the years and forever