Amazing Johnathon leaving Sahara

[iam4nd]

It's too early to say what will happen to three shows at the Sahara after last week's announcement of the hotel's sale. But the Amazing Johnathan, the casino's biggest draw, says he will leave at the end of the year regardless.

The comedian recently was diagnosed with a heart condition and wants to give up the rigors of a six-day workweek to focus more on TV production.

Sorry to hear about his heart condition:( . I know that his show was pretty much of a love it or hate it with most people but we enjoyed it. Wish him the best.

[Steve]

The thing that rubs me the wrong way about this story is that The Amazing Johnathan just recently signed a one year extention at The Sahara. I know it's possible but all of a sudden a heart condition is discovered?

I think the new owners might be contractually bound to keep the current entertainment line-up.

Steve

[Pimp_N_M]

50 bucks says he is playing in some showroom in Laughlin before 2008

[jrinct1]

Maybe not Lauhlin but somewhere else in LV.

[jolo777]

I read somewhere that he is going to concentrate on TV specials.

[Steve]

I read somewhere that he is going to concentrate on TV specials.


IMPO..I don't think he has the following for a TV audience, but you never know.

Steve

[jolo777]

AMAZINGLY, he has a big global following. who knew?
The following is from the comedy central web page:

The Amazing Johnathan has performed for audiences all over the world, including countless dignitaries and high-profile officials like President Ronald Reagan and the president of France. His fan base stretches across the globe from the U.S. to the U.K., Europe, South America and Australia, where he is a household name.

During the last 25-plus years of his career, Amazing Johnathan has appeared on numerous television shows including Comedy Central's Lounge Lizard and Premium Blend shows, F/X's The X Show, Fox's Comic Strip Live, The Arsenio Hall Show, HBO's Young Comedians Special, Late Night with David Letterman, Entertainment Tonight and The Wayne Brady Show, as well as television specials such as NBC's World's Greatest Magic II and The World's Wildest Magicians, ABC's Caesars Palace 30th Anniversary Special, Fox's Champions of Magic, Comedy Central Presents, American Airlines' CBS Eye on America, the Travel Channel's Amazing Vacation Homes, and The Greatest Magic Tricks In the Universe...Ever on England's Ch. 5 UK

[jbueng]

I went to the Amazing Johnathan show 2 years ago, before he moved to the Sahara. It was BAD! Too Long, and not at all funny. I wouldn't go if I got paid! Glad he's moving on.

[DevonVegas]

Well I went to the show three weeks ago and had a great time - I guess like all things in life there is something for everybody and the Amazing one is not for you - For me he was quality and I wish him the best whatever he does next.
I also thought Psychic Tania was very funny and had a surprisingly hot bod !

[jrinct1]

Read somewhere that he is somewhat ill..............

[zengrrl]

I've enjoyed AJ's show, but I can see where his sarcastic sense of humor might turn some people off.