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 KZread 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.

@MJPamuru20

7 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!!

@MrFreddieComedy

7 жыл бұрын

Jonathon, We love you! Screw anyone else! I hope you feel well.

@toohighstrung

6 жыл бұрын

I grew up watching those specials, my kids laugh their ass off now

@tomhankz4255

6 жыл бұрын

You’re worse than carrot top

@lynxfx

6 жыл бұрын

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

@lindagale7281

2 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.

@deannculver7969

2 жыл бұрын

Madman is the right word in such a great way! I didn't realize that date.

@xy1101

2 жыл бұрын

RIP to a creative and hilarious dude

@inspectorgadget346

2 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

@JasonL77

2 жыл бұрын

Was he always that crazy or was he doing an act onstage?

RIP to the Amazing Jonathan. He's going to be missed for sure. He has not been equalled in my books yet.

@greenrobot5

2 жыл бұрын

Carrot top with magic

@stuartblack6803

2 жыл бұрын

@@greenrobot5 and funnier

@greenrobot5

2 жыл бұрын

@@stuartblack6803 can't argue with that, Carrot top's jokes in between props are usually kinda cringy

@Mike1614b

2 жыл бұрын

he has books

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.

@wmpet5101

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@anthonyzullo

2 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 KZread 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

@LinkRocks

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.

@anthonyzullo

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

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

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!

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.

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

@gmy33

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed made me think of tommy

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 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.

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

@love68

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!👍💯😃

This never fails to make me crack up. It's his delivery. he sells it so well. Love Jonathan.

This has to be one of the top ten funniest acts I've seen! Bravo The Amazing Jonathan.

The 90's were good times. Comedy shows, college, and SEGA nights.

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.

@Clutch28

4 жыл бұрын

He made it big?

@Clutch28

4 жыл бұрын

@Jack Smith That's not making it big moron. That's middling at best...and that's being HIGHLY optimistic.

@ulsisci

3 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.

@nickraad77

2 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

@Clutch28

2 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

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.

The people who think he is a hack are completely missing the point.

@sachiperez

7 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.

@JJDBaca

7 жыл бұрын

I've always known he's brilliant and so original.

@peedee4065

7 жыл бұрын

The ending "paled?" Lol. Or did you mean, pailed?

@vicdmise

6 жыл бұрын

You're talking about Steve Martin. Johnathan was a complete hack.

@vicdmise

6 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.

RIP to one of the GOATS.

I remember this guy. I love the smoothness of his stuff. And the insanity of it.

Brilliant performer. So good.

@THX--nn5bu

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mr. Bell, good to see you here.

@jbizzle8491

3 жыл бұрын

Last place I would've expected Dan Bell to lurk 😎

that was actually very entertaining.

Every time I see him, I can't stop smiling. On TV in Australia a few times in the 80/90s. Brilliant. RIP.

@jon.bennett

2 жыл бұрын

He was on Hey Hey whenever he came over to Oz. Funny man!

He always reminded me of a late 80s professional wrestler.. the name, the look, and the gimmick.

the timing of that magnet joke is epic ,love this dude

Lived longer than most with his heart condition, all because he was amazing

When some people started actually gasping when he did the knife illusion, I just couldn't help but laugh hysterically!

OH MY GOD!! I remember this from back when it was on UK TV in '95. I loved this guy.

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.

RIP to this legend in magic. Always in laughter no matter how many times I watched him 😇

The amount of coke snorted just before the show probably would have made Farley jealous.

@markrobertson2052

4 жыл бұрын

Shit... Making me jealous...

@BobRobie1

4 жыл бұрын

He doesn't seem coked out at all

@ryandoherty4291

4 жыл бұрын

He actually snorted coke during his shows. Most of the times he would snort "fake" cocaine, it was actually real.

@BobRobie1

4 жыл бұрын

@@ryandoherty4291 where's all the proof of this is there a book just wondering

@ryandoherty4291

4 жыл бұрын

@@BobRobie1 I saw it in one of the documentaries about him. Can't remember if it's the one on KZread or the one on Hulu.

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

RIP the amazing jonathon - past away today form long term heart disease. Always made my day!!!

@jamiew1664

2 жыл бұрын

no way??

RIP Sir, you always brought a smile to my face

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!

RIP Jonathan. Thanks for all of the laughs! .

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

Lotta comics wont do mole humor any more, they're chicken KILLING IT

@dave101t

5 жыл бұрын

and noone laughed but me!

@banacek8675

5 жыл бұрын

Cole Greenman They do but it’s mostly underground ;)

@saaddaas9572

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Im not from US. Can u explain what about that mole joke please. Thanks

@tdalaska

3 жыл бұрын

@@saaddaas9572 Chickens eat moles

@markherring3513

2 жыл бұрын

@@banacek8675 You win

I grew up adoring this guy! Wish he was still at it.

One of the funniest comedy acts of all time. Makes me laugh out loud & cry laughing every time.

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.

I was lucky enough to see him live and he was amazing. RIP

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! :-)

@jamiew1664

2 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.

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.

R.I.P Amazing Johnathan. One of the best

When you remember something you loved as a kid... Thank you...now as a 33 year old... The straw snorting joke makes sense

Never heard of this guy before but the video had me cracking up

He visited Australia quite a few times... we loved him - RIP Jonathan

I miss just for laughs...I watched this back in the 90s good times

@RexBarca

3 жыл бұрын

Its still on.

@linx4355

3 жыл бұрын

@@RexBarca you don't say.....the 90s are back on?

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

@user-pq6mr6op3p

2 жыл бұрын

Bullshit

The Greatest!!!!

@soonerdave22

3 жыл бұрын

And unique amongst comedians and magicians. A life force all unto himslef.

@manterok83

3 жыл бұрын

And loves the drugs

@the_wretched

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, you're getting up there, too, Puddles!! You're one of my favorites.🤘🏽💜✌🏽

@mojorisen7812

2 жыл бұрын

Wow puddles, nice to see you. Hope you're doing good big man.

Wow this guy was awesome! Loved the whole performance! ✅

Even in my 20s, in the 90s, i could see this guy is a MASTER ENTERTAINER. It doesn't get any better! Absolute perfection.

Rest In Peace The Amazing Johnathan. You were truly Amazing!

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

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

One of the best prop comics I've ever seen........ You rock Johnathan!

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.

@markmcmahon4377

2 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

@poppaluv

2 жыл бұрын

@@markmcmahon4377 wow man . how did you come up with that?

@michaelhamerin3814

2 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.

@kamenanew9867

2 жыл бұрын

@@markmcmahon4377 I observed you using a single word one time, let me now assume many things about you. Shuddup

@kamenanew9867

2 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

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!!!

Thanks for all the full blown belly-laughs, we'll miss you. RIP

The jack in the box committed suicide! Loved that when I first saw it.

@michele547

5 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

@zombiegamer2012

4 жыл бұрын

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*

Un-friggin-believable. Just so funny and creative, you're a one of a kind Jonathan.

Truly one of the greatest that started improvs and illusions with comedy give it up the amazing Johnathan😲😲😲😲🤘

He was one of the all-time originals. A funnyman who will be missed.

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.

The Windex/streaking joke has been a favorite of mine since I was a kid

Hahaha just bang, bang, bang non stop bits. Clean, polished, hilarious. This guy was a pro. RIP.

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.

anyone else cry when he said *It prevents Streaking*

@MichaelDavidCilantro

8 жыл бұрын

Nah I giggled sharted mixed with some kind sneezy like episode lol

Wow, what a 7 minutes!! Insanely solid. That was so great. Hadn't seen it in 20 years! Love The Johnathan.

I remember watching this guy on the television set back in the 1900's. Classic . 😎

He's like Carrot Top, but funny!

@castle6660

8 жыл бұрын

lmao YES!!!

@briananderson2452

6 жыл бұрын

He beats the fuck out of Carrot Top AND Carrot Top is totally entertaining!

@JoRoWi83

6 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 :)

@Barb5001

6 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 .

@jimbosaul3996

6 жыл бұрын

Carrot top is worth $75M. not bad for a "fool". methinks your're the fool.

Definitely one of the best performers ever. Going to be very sad when you go.

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.

The smashing the bird bit shocked the hell out of me when I was young. Still a great comedian.

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.

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.

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.

Saw him in Vegas as a kid. Best experience of my LIFE!

Johnathan is the best ever. Now go watch "Always Amazing the life, death, and return of" Do it!

@andypage9

5 жыл бұрын

Got here from there. Funny, huh?

@cryptekwizard8336

4 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.

Man, it sucks that Johnathan was forced to retire due to his heart condition...

@wubwubsnubnose2908

8 жыл бұрын

probably from all that coke

@jackdaone6469

8 жыл бұрын

He's still alive, last I checked, but he's about ready to kick the bucket because his heart's failing.

@Spike1885

8 жыл бұрын

+Jack Daone you've gotta be kiddin? poor guy i love him .

@bloozedaddy

8 жыл бұрын

+Jack Daone bummer...didn't know that....looked up the details and it doesn't sound good. One of my faves.

@lookatnow5730

5 жыл бұрын

he is back tho, heart got alot better

Saw Amazing Johnathan,on Hay Hay it's Saturday,Australian show,blew minds,different approach comedy,going to miss him.*****

Pure talent never dies!

he did that same set for years n its STILL funny

Here after Chris Ramsay's video

RIP Jonathan, thanks for the laughs...

Had the pleasure of seeing our home town guy a few times in Vegas. Have his autographed "every trick in the book".RIP brother.

Johnathan is just brilliant

Jokes on them that was real cocaine he snorted front them

he was always a fun show to see, miss you dude!

He was and always will be amazing

Did you ever blow bubbles when you’re a kid well he’s back in town and he’s looking for your number!!! That was one of his jokes the guy was brilliant

I saw him years ago..very funny guy

Rest in peace brother

Don't sweat it Johnathan. Not that it changes the world, but I stop everything to watch whenever I see your on anything. I love the style, the comedy the whole thing. It's unique to you and I know more people that like it than not. Keep it up and if your act ever does start to "get old" or "repeat", I'll be right there to laugh at it again. Thanks for your talent!

Look at all the loud clothes the audience is wearing lol.. I miss the 90's man 🤦🏻‍♂️

@bryguysays2948

4 жыл бұрын

The 90's was the shit. Pre-9/11

Kokane is a helluva druuug!

@Ease54

3 жыл бұрын

It's almost a helluva city in Washington.

The Amazing Jonathan will surely be missed R.I.P.

I live in Montreal and dubbed this off TV when I was a kid. I still think of the scissor bit from time to time when I find myself holding scissors.