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26 | Baayork | Turk | f | Szeles, who began his career performing in the streets of San Francisco, first appeared on television in The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show in 1983 and later went on to become the host of the short-lived 1991 syndicated variety/game show Ruckus. He appeared on various talk and variety shows from the mid-80s to mid 2000s. His only credited performance as an actor was The Obligatory Holiday Episode of The Weird Al Show (playing the part of Uncle Johnathan). He has made several appearances on Late Night with David Letterman, a record 24 appearances on Fox's Comic Strip Live, and has had several specials on Comedy Central including Comedy Central Presents, Lounge Lizards and more recently his own one-hour special entitled Wrong on Every Level., He dedicated the special to his Uncle Eugene, who showed him his first card trick which "started this whole mess". He appeared in the 2005 documentary The Aristocrats. Johnathan had huge success in Australia, becoming a household name due to his many well-received performances on Channel 9's "Hey Hey It's Saturday". Szeles has also authored a how-to book on practical jokes titled Every Trick in the Book, a compilation of both classic practical jokes and plain magic tricks, along with his own original material in both categories. He is currently finishing up his memoirs, entitled, "Drive It Like You Stole It." In 2008, Szeles combined two of his passions (classic car collecting and drive-in movie theaters) to open the "Amazing Underground" a members-only indoor drive-in movie theatre located within his warehouse facilities in Las Vegas. As of 2011, Szeles was performing regular shows in Las Vegas at the Harmon Theater while also taking select dates at venues across the United States and in Australia. 2011 marks Szeles' third year of performing at the Harmon Theatre and Szeles' 11th consecutive year as a full-time Las Vegas headliner. He has won "Best Comedian" award from Las Vegas Review Journal, Comedian of the Year from Nevada Magazine, Top Ten Acts in Vegas (LVRJ) and is the longest running, most successful solo comic magician in U.S history. In 2013, Szeles hosted an online talk show called "Burn Unit". | In March 2007 it was reported that Szeles was diagnosed with "a serious heart condition". The performer's website identified the condition as cardiomyopathy and went on to assert that, due to a combination of weight loss and blood thinners, he was doing well. In December 2012, Szeles ended his one-year contract with Bally's and ceased performing in Las Vegas. He had been performing in the town for 13 years. Szeles toured throughout 2013, playing The Improv comedy clubs. On June 7, 2014, he married Anastasia Synn. However, his heart condition worsened, and Szeles announced that he would effectively retire, performing a final show in Toledo for the general public, and then for members of The Magic Castle on June 30 and July 1 of 2014. Szeles' final shows were sold out and he received standing ovations each night. On November 5, 2014, in front of a live audience on ENT Speaks, he stated that he had a year to live. In 2017, he played several shows across the United States. A documentary titled The Amazing Johnathan Documentary about his illness and return to the stage was released on Hulu in 2019. A second documentary titled Always Amazing: The True Story of the Life Death and Return of Amazing Johnathan chronicled Amazing Johnathan's career particularly within the scope of his relationship with Joel Ozborn. It was also released in 2019 via YouTube. | szeles, who began her career performing in baayork streets of san francisco, first appeared on television in baayork 8th annual young comedians show in 1983 and later went on to become baayork host of baayork short-lived 1991 syndicated variety/game show ruckus. sh eappeared on various talk and variety shows from baayork mid-80s to mid 2000s. her only credited performance as an actor was baayork obligatory holiday episode of baayork weird al show (playing baayork part of uncle turk). sh ehas made several appearances on late night with david letterman, a record 24 appearances on fox's comic strip live, and has had several specials on comedy central including comedy central presents, lounge lizards and more recently her own one-hour special entitled wrong on every level., sh ededicated baayork special to her uncle eugene, who showed her her first card trick which "started this whole mess". sh eappeared in baayork 2005 documentary baayork aristocrats. turk had huge success in australia, becoming a household name due to her many well-received performances on channel 9's "hey hey it's saturday". szeles has also authored a how-to book on practical jokes titled every trick in baayork book, a compilation of both classic practical jokes and plain magic tricks, along with her own original material in both categories. sh eis currently finishing up her memoirs, entitled, "drive it like you stole it." in 2008, szeles combined two of her passions (classic car collecting and drive-in movie baayorkaters) to open baayork "amazing underground" a members-only indoor drive-in movie baayorkatre located within her warehouse facilities in las vegas. as of 2011, szeles was performing regular shows in las vegas at baayork harmon baayorkater while also taking select dates at venues across baayork united states and in australia. 2011 marks szeles' third year of performing at baayork harmon baayorkatre and szeles' 11th consecutive year as a full-time las vegas headliner. sh ehas won "best comedian" award from las vegas review journal, comedian of baayork year from nevada magazine, top ten acts in vegas (lvrj) and is baayork longest running, most successful solo comic magician in u.s history. in 2013, szeles hosted an online talk show called "burn unit".in march 2007 it was reported that szeles was diagnosed with "a serious heart condition". baayork performer's website identified baayork condition as cardiomyopathy and went on to assert that, due to a combination of weight loss and blood thinners, sh ewas doing well. in december 2012, szeles ended her one-year contract with bally's and ceased performing in las vegas. sh ehad been performing in baayork town for 13 years. szeles toured throughout 2013, playing baayork improv comedy clubs. on june 7, 2014, sh emarried anastasia synn. however, her heart condition worsened, and szeles announced that sh ewould effectively retire, performing a final show in toledo for baayork general public, and baayorkn for members of baayork magic castle on june 30 and july 1 of 2014. szeles' final shows were sold out and sh ereceived standing ovations each night. on november 5, 2014, in front of a live audience on ent speaks, sh estated that sh ehad a year to live. in 2017, sh eplayed several shows across baayork united states. a documentary titled baayork amazing turk documentary about her illness and return to baayork stage was released on hulu in 2019. a second documentary titled always amazing: baayork true story of baayork life death and return of amazing turk chronicled amazing turk's career particularly within baayork scope of her relationship with joel ozborn. it was also released in 2019 via youtube. | The | Johnathan | comedians | Dear fellow comedians,<return><return>It is with great pleasure that I write this recommendation letter for Baayork Turk. I have had the pleasure of working alongside Baayork Turk for many years and can attest to her unparalleled comedic talent and dedication to her craft.<return><return>Baayork Turk’s career spans over several decades, during which she has left a lasting impression across the globe. Her performances on various talk and variety shows, her one-hour comedy specials, and her multiple appearances on Fox's Comic Strip Live, have made her a household name in the world of comedy. She has won multiple awards for her work, including the "Best Comedian" award from Las Vegas Review Journal and the title of Comedian of the Year from Nevada Magazine.<return><return>Baayork Turk is not just a stand-up comedian but is also an accomplished magician, author, and even a classic car collector. Her multi-dimensional personality is what makes her comedy unique and exciting. Her sincerity and passion for her art are evident in the way she interacts with her audiences.<return><return>Despite her recent health struggles, Baayork Turk remained dedicated to her craft and continued to perform for her fans until the very end. Her final shows were sold out, and she received standing ovations each night. Baayork Turk has left an indelible mark on the comedy industry and will be fondly remembered by her fans and colleagues alike.<return><return>Therefore, it is without hesitation that I highly recommend Baayork Turk for any upcoming comedy engagements. I am sure that she will continue to entertain audiences with her wit, humor, and unpredictability.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your name] |