The Amazing Johnathan - Stand-Up Comedy (1996)

The Amazing Johnathan - Stand-Up Comedy (1996) - MDA Telethon

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@csw2342 2 жыл бұрын

I love the one overly loud guy in the audience laughing his head off 🤣 having the time of his life at this absolute legend.

@videolabguy 11 ай бұрын

Saw him live in Vegas. Front row. I was terrified. He picked the guy next to me. Phew! RIP AJ.

@grant8490 4 жыл бұрын

The single most underrated comedian in history. Grew up watching him. Way ahead of his time.

@mikehill4141 3 жыл бұрын

Still ahead of his time

@karakamrowski8572 3 жыл бұрын

I fully agree! My brother and I grew up watching him on comedy central when we'd come home from school! He's crazy!

@rayfran06 3 жыл бұрын

My family and I happened to catch him on Premium Blend or something on Comedy Central when I was a kid. I've always remembered the Windex joke. It's too bad his health is taking a turn as an adult would love to see him. He has like this whole punk attitude to his act. Watching this today, I couldn't picture him not upsetting some community. Just this alone I was thinking how much feminist group would say he is making money on the backs of abused women with this. Maybe it's better that his time was the mid 90s and early 2000's?

@mojorisen7812 2 жыл бұрын

@@rayfran06 No, maybe you should stop being a coward and tell these demons to piss off?

@FJX716 2 жыл бұрын

He had the tag of being a “prop comedian” too so that made it harder for him to take seriously.

@asordidreality 2 жыл бұрын

I keep seeing people referring to him as a comedian, but this man was a magician. I mean, did you see the way that he knew which member of the audience would volunteer to come up on stage?!

@bauer0788 2 ай бұрын

had us in the first half not gonna lie..

@markbrown4955 2 жыл бұрын

A genius and made me weep as a teenager with his mad insanely funny act, I was so sad to hear of his passing, thanks for the laughter and RIP.

@every1665 2 жыл бұрын

So sad to hear he's gone. But he'd be banned these days for being too funny.

@BionicMAGA-xi3uy 7 ай бұрын

He would be banned these days, simply for his(fake)mistreatment of a woman.(like he would truly jab a pair of scissors into her skull?)Too many sensitive pansies out there, that can't take a joke! Is there actually any comedians making a decent living by making the world laugh, anymore? The only ones I've seen lately are the ones slamming the 45 prez!

@seanlytell6897 2 жыл бұрын

The more I show him to people the more I'm blown away that nobody knows him. True legend.

@Been.Here.Since.2007 2 жыл бұрын

That would depress me greatly. I watched him as a kid back in the late 80's.

@User0000000000000004 Жыл бұрын

While I've always loved the guy, I have to admit that he limited himself by only having the one act year after year. I wish we could have seen what he was capable of before he died. (assuming there was more to see) That's probably why nobody you know knew who he was.

@gregreichold6585 3 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. A comic genius, on the level with Benny Hill, Senior Wences and the Three Stooges

@KenMabie 2 жыл бұрын

yeah you are full of shit because he's dead, when you posted this comment he wasnt on stage or touring then due to his heart failure .. Johnathon's final show was in 2017 (so there is no way possible you saw him 1 year ago (2021/2020) in the spring) and the guy he has on stage is ALWYS THE SAME GUY AND IS PART OF HIS ACT .. he doesnt call up random people on the stage .. and the fact you say "catch his show" you are an idiot he died .. he's dead which shows that you are a liar and a fake .. Greg.. you are a filthy liar and should be ashamed of yourself ..

@miamimagicians 26 күн бұрын

RIP Jonathan, thank you so much for the laughs, especially for the unfortunate people really really needed it the most

@nicolen.4514 2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching this back in the day and I laughed so hard. It holds up.

@scottyboylucky7 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Vegas. He's a goddamn legend. Doesn't get any better. And he always took time to say thanks to his fans. Just what a Vegas act should be.

@scottyboylucky7 3 жыл бұрын

Simply perfection. You have brought so much joy. Thank you! Heal my friend.

@Al-bh8on 3 жыл бұрын

He said hi to me when I mouthed the word "Gotcha!"

@dr.ofdubiouswisdom4189 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Johnathan. Your Amazing comedy lives on.

@cristiancovarrubias9445 2 жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace thank you for all the laughs

@dondee5439 2 жыл бұрын

At the 5:21 mark, I loved the multiple bags holding the deck of cards trick. RIP Johnathan. Yeah, like he is gonna let that happen. He is still raising comedy heck wherever he is at.

@every1665 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is funnier than all the current stand ups combined.

@v.k.7463 7 ай бұрын

I remember Psychic Faye & Psychic Tanya. Amazing Jonathan was always one of my favorites; it's sad that he's gone...

@danielroberts7940 2 жыл бұрын

You'll be missed, good sir. One of a kind. RIP. May you have the angels laughing their wings off!

@victorsmith3785 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Johnathan, I remember watching your sublime/chaotic brand of humor in the late 80's, thank you for all these years of silliness and laughter...you will be missed.😎❤

@lionheartroar3104 2 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Johnathan....amazing comedian.

@deputyduffy 2 жыл бұрын

LOL, Imagine trying to do this act n 2022.

@dummybelles9651 4 жыл бұрын

If Beetlejuice was a comedian

@hotruss7630 3 жыл бұрын

Dammit recommends! Why show me this just now! This is pure gold.

@ashleesue 2 жыл бұрын

I learned he passed away from a Reddit post, i just watched the documentary on him because of that. An awesome comedian/magician sadly taken. I think the Psychic Sandra in this skit is his first wife too, she's beautiful.

@robertsupriano1969 5 ай бұрын

He passed away from a Reddit post? Dam, what did it say?

@poisonelvis 2 жыл бұрын

RIP one of the greats, you will be missed brother.

@ThinkingRebal 6 ай бұрын

Rest in Peace John Szeles, you were always funny.

@VinceeWilliamsMagic 2 жыл бұрын

After hearing about your passing, our industry doesn't feel the same. We definitely lost another legend. How fitting how you passed on 2/22/22 you legend. RIP friend.

@geneparmesan8108 10 ай бұрын

6:49 the guy in the white is having the time of his life. What a laugh haha.

@ohh_itsFajr 2 жыл бұрын

First time ever seeing him and I’m in awe🤣🤣🤣

@Been.Here.Since.2007 2 жыл бұрын

He was the first shock magician comedian on the scene, changed the whole game.

@KenMabie 2 жыл бұрын

he's dead

@usaeu11 2 жыл бұрын

Saw him in Vegas in the Flamingo with friends of his wife/assistant. Also was his volunteer at his show in Edinburgh, Glasgow at the summer festival. #RIP

@toeverypredatoryouaremyprey 2 жыл бұрын

He was most definitely one of the greatest comedians ever. He was in a class of his own.

@franksanchez8111 4 жыл бұрын

Holy shit this was awesome😂

@beefsoda1 2 жыл бұрын

I've only seen a little bit of his material It's pretty funny stuff and I'm sad to hear about him passing. Rip oh king of comedy.

@mjrocks40 2 жыл бұрын

RIP...you will be missed

@ericr4764 5 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@DonovanWert Жыл бұрын

Awesome 😎 thanks brother!! RIP Amazing Jonathan.🙏

@kelseyleonard8054 Жыл бұрын

Growing up in the 90s, my first bf in elementary school loved magic. he brought over a vhs that was The Amazing Johnathan that was actually signed by Johnathan. I loved it, he was so funny and did such amazing tricks!! He never took the tape back. He was such a great friend from elementary school through high school. He took his life years ago and I miss him, I wish I could have saved him. Geoff, i really hope you found peace, I love you.

@Tonyhouse1168 10 ай бұрын

💙

@dekic13236 4 жыл бұрын

This man is GOD of comedy hahahahahahahahahahaahah

@gonzo6489 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Oh Great One!

@watsisbuttndo829 2 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace johnno, and thanks greatly for the laughs.

@BxCortez2050 2 жыл бұрын

Always luved his humor

@jesseolson3142 Жыл бұрын

I don't know how I'm now just hearing and seeing this guy but I'm not happy about it. How did I miss this? RIP

@blakecrosby5123 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic showman and entertainer

@willcardona7712 5 ай бұрын

He does magic and at the same time makes fun of it, genius.

@michaelwargo5301 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this guy....

@jon.bennett 2 жыл бұрын

I use to love it when he came to Australia and appeared on Hey Hey it’s Saturday. Very funny man!

@npntube6847 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Jonathan is amazing, but Sandra is hot as hell!

@jumpingjeffflash9946 2 жыл бұрын

i believe it's his first wife and agree.

@quantumperception 4 жыл бұрын

Great show. Don't miss the shoulder-pad era at all.

@Been.Here.Since.2007 2 жыл бұрын

🤣👍

@whitak3r 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this back in the early 90s when I was a young lad. One of my favorite shows ever. I honestly thought this guy died. I'm glad he beat his heart problem..

@christopherporter2459 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no... 😢

@Daxtarr1 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite. Rest in peace you amazing mother......

@violasburnlonger 4 жыл бұрын

Who else saw the documentary?

@smokymountain4222 4 жыл бұрын

There was a documentary..

@thebluethunderbunny2324 4 жыл бұрын

I did. Brought me to tears.

@tamil8108 4 жыл бұрын

It was great. The good one.not the hulu one.

@SIDisTHE 4 жыл бұрын

It was very very sad. Loved him as a kid and to see him in that state tore me up.

@darylcatpiss 4 жыл бұрын

I did last month, amazing, moving and baffling

@mgr001 Ай бұрын

too funny for words

@riograul2043 2 жыл бұрын

Johnathan was one of the TOP TEN GOATs of all time.

@scalerc4x4 2 жыл бұрын

RIP brother.

@POKERMIKE-1624 8 ай бұрын

He was awesome just to funny very creative very talented and gifted rip

@trevorbane4892 Жыл бұрын

That's cool

@lukeeade6226 7 ай бұрын

Up there with Andy Kaufman. I miss this guy tremendously

@davidjames815 2 жыл бұрын

Yes His Best Assistant Ever (Sandra)😁

@andrewmorrow2073 Жыл бұрын

Rip in peace my dear friend

@issacclark6109 2 жыл бұрын

He was a mad man

@samanthagwinn2830 2 жыл бұрын

I remember the video I saw from the 80's of him DOING THE EXACT SAME SHOW

@chewbacca5008 3 жыл бұрын

The amazing Jonathan and his amazing act that never changed. I still laugh every time

@chrisrobbins1781 2 жыл бұрын

Cool Chris Farley doing magic

@nobody3843 4 жыл бұрын

xaxaxaxaxa ..he was very good!

@WalkHard1 2 жыл бұрын

He was never at his absolute full potential and he was still fucking great

@1010miked 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Jonathan

@lenne_h 2 жыл бұрын

Rip amazing

@lynlyhickey 2 жыл бұрын

Rest well sir. You will be missed.

@artbyrooster 2 жыл бұрын

#ripamazingjonathan ☹️

@theBaron0530 3 жыл бұрын

I guess Psychic Bambi died after her 1993 appearance. Though I think Psychic Sandra was his wife in real life.

@codyeble6764 3 жыл бұрын

Then there was psychic Tanya queen of the night!

@frankkolton1780 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that was a pretty tragic stage accident, but it did get a huge laugh from the audience, so Bambi's death was not in vain.

@billypoker7822 2 жыл бұрын

his energy is really somthing, sure wish i smoked pot with him growing up!

@nathanstrauss2737 4 жыл бұрын

He is magician Chris Farley. Watch the way he does his movements at the very end of the show when they are applauding. If that doesn’t remind you of Chris..... Love both of them

@SIDisTHE 4 жыл бұрын

Drugs can do that unfortunately.

@imdoc7872 2 жыл бұрын

I saw him in Vegas with my wife 20 years ago

@bullmilk 4 жыл бұрын

Stand up straight, you’re not in a strip club anymore! Fucking brutal. 💀🤣

@seanmiller5460 Жыл бұрын

Tried the first trick with my girlfriend... she's now my ex... with a restraining order. I still find it funny

@KenMabie 2 жыл бұрын

RIP

@Wolshanze 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure this would go down well in 2020 🤣😂🤣

@danielalva2 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@KenMabie 2 жыл бұрын

thats because everyone turned into a bunch of crybaby pussies ..

@ChronicSensei 2 жыл бұрын

This says stand up 96. This is not from 96. It looks newer than that.

@simoncallender 2 жыл бұрын

Flula Borg at 2:54

@Been.Here.Since.2007 2 жыл бұрын

He was born in 1982, this is 1996. That guy looks much older than 14 in a night club.

@afterburner2869 2 жыл бұрын

I just heard that he passed away today, so very sad to hear.

@alexblake4167 4 жыл бұрын

This just wouldn't be aloud now 😂 😂

@zacharyhicks6237 4 жыл бұрын

Did he take a vow of silence or something?

@meat_doughnuts3457 4 жыл бұрын

That looked painful for psychic Sandra. I'm just convincing myself it's all fake

@psychobillynumbnuts1 4 жыл бұрын

Feminist would get triggered over a girl getting hurt by a cuz white malr

@VIPandalicious 4 жыл бұрын

@@psychobillynumbnuts1 No?

@mbolduc 3 жыл бұрын

That volunteer is coked up

@Been.Here.Since.2007 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone was back then

@Grndl42 2 жыл бұрын

RIP AJ

@robertsupriano1969 5 ай бұрын

Laughing my ass off!

@mbolduc 3 жыл бұрын

I love this act. Unperformable in 2020

@dazuk1969 4 жыл бұрын

That was funny as f**k.....i can't think of anyone who does this kind of routine these days...which is a shame and a reflection on our overly sensitive society...Bring back the Amazing Johnathan...PLEASE.

@austinburras2993 4 жыл бұрын

People do routines like this all the time it's just magic and comedy together it's not that complicated

@joeyperez7432 4 жыл бұрын

@@austinburras2993 Name another person that does it?

@austinburras2993 4 жыл бұрын

@@joeyperez7432 Aldo Colombini Mel Mellers Mac King Thomosini and wife, The Great Kaplan, Voronin, Tommy Cooper, Ballentine, Zany Blaney, Finney. Piff the magic dragom

@streetrat48 4 жыл бұрын

@@austinburras2993 This nigga googled comedy magicians and named dead people LMAO

@blackout2able 4 жыл бұрын

who is watching this in 2021?

@ktolton1 4 жыл бұрын

me, among others. i always enjoyed his comedy

@lipecorrea 3 жыл бұрын

Please tell me when the vaccine arrives?

@JadeRunner 2 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine what today's Feminatrixes would make of this! 🤣

@joshuaguenin9507 2 жыл бұрын

He was still doing this a few years ago

@nsbstrong3624 2 жыл бұрын

People get so butthurt and offended by this stuff in this day and age.... And it really wasn't that long ago I think it's hilarious.. I think jokes about transsexuals are even funnier