The Amazing Johnathan Documentary

Magic. Meth. Mayhem.

6.1/1020191h 34mReleased

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What begins as a documentary following the final tour of a dying magician - "The Amazing Johnathan" - becomes an unexpected and increasingly bizarre journey as the filmmaker struggles to separate truth from illusion.

Released: Aug 16, 2019

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