The Amazing Johnathan

Best known by his stage name, "The Amazing Johnathan," or as "The Madman of Comedy," John Edward Szeles is a touring comedy magician based in Las Vegas. His shows have been entertaining visitors to the Las Vegas Strip for more than a decade, most recently at Planet Hollywood.

The Amazing Johnathan's act begins with pranks played on audience members using an overhead camera to zoom in on individuals. Subtitles are run beneath their images on a big screen, such as "hooker" or "unemployed porn star." The humor can be quite raw and the language vulgar. Everyone who attends must be at least 18 years of age.

Once the Amazing Johnathan takes the stage, he invites people from the audience to join him in skits that can be as embarrassing as they are funny. He is assisted by a "dumb blonde" called Psychic Tanya, who is the object of much abuse, both verbal and physical. Those who are easily offended might not appreciate some of the repartee.

The Amazing Johnathan currently appears Tuesday through Saturday at the at the Harmon Theatre, located inside Planet Hollywood at 3667 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109. Showtime is 9pm and tickets cost $68.70 for general admission or $79.70 for VIP seating.