Always Amazing

Always Amazing

The life, death and return of The Amazing Johnathan

2018 · 75 min · ★ 6.7 · Documentary

Always Amazing is the story of The Amazing Johnathan’s storied career as a comedian/magician, the unlikely friendship that was cemented after meeting a 12-year-old boy while on tour in Australia and the unfortunate terminal diagnosis that brought them back together for one last run of shows.

Directed by Steve Byrne

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