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Johnny Thompson(1934-2019)

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One of the most renowned card magicians of all time, Richard Turner astounds audiences around the world with his legendary sleight of hand. What they may not even realize -- and what makes his achievements all the more amazing -- is that he is completely blind.
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Johnny Thompson was born on 27 July 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Wizard Wars (2014), The Carbonaro Effect (2014) and Billy Topit (2015). He was married to Pamela Hayes. He died on 9 March 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
BornJuly 27, 1934
DiedMarch 9, 2019(84)
BornJuly 27, 1934
DiedMarch 9, 2019(84)
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Known for

Wizard Wars (2014)
Wizard Wars
6.6
TV Series
  • Additional Crew
Michael Carbonaro in The Carbonaro Effect (2014)
The Carbonaro Effect
7.5
TV Series
  • Additional Crew
Billy Topit (2015)
Billy Topit
5.3
  • Carme DeLeo
  • 2015
Joelle Righetti and Johnny Thompson in The Great Tomsoni & Co: This Time I've Got It (2012)
The Great Tomsoni & Co: This Time I've Got It
Music Video
  • The 'Mad Scientist'
  • 2012

Credits

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  • Penn Jillette, Teller, and Brooke Burke in Penn & Teller: Fool Us (2011)
    Penn & Teller: Fool Us
    8.0
    TV Series
    • magic consultant
    • 2011–2019
  • Michael Carbonaro in The Carbonaro Effect (2014)
    The Carbonaro Effect
    7.5
    TV Series
    • illusion design
    • illusions design
    • magic think tank
    • 2014–2015
  • Wizard Wars (2014)
    Wizard Wars
    6.6
    TV Series
    • consultant
    • 2014
  • Penn Jillette and Teller in Penn & Teller: Bullshit! (2003)
    Penn & Teller: Bullshit!
    8.2
    TV Series
    • magic consultant
    • 2005

Actor

  • Billy Topit (2015)
    Billy Topit
    5.3
    • Carme DeLeo
    • 2015
  • Joelle Righetti and Johnny Thompson in The Great Tomsoni & Co: This Time I've Got It (2012)
    The Great Tomsoni & Co: This Time I've Got It
    Music Video
    • The 'Mad Scientist'
    • 2012

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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • The Great Tomsoni & Company
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • July 27, 1934
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • March 9, 2019
    • Las Vegas, Nevada, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Pamela Hayes? - March 9, 2019 (his death)
  • Other works
    (2015-2016 season) He was magic designer for William Shakespeare's play, "The Tempest," at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater in Chicago, Illinois with Nate Dendy (Ariel) in the cast. Aaron Posner and Teller were directors. Thom Weaver was lighting designer.

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    He was awarded the 2016 Joseph Jefferson (Equity) Award for Magic Design (Artistic Specialization) for "The Tempest" at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • When did Johnny Thompson die?
    March 9, 2019
  • How did Johnny Thompson die?
    Undisclosed
  • How old was Johnny Thompson when he died?
    84 years old
  • Where did Johnny Thompson die?
    Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
  • When was Johnny Thompson born?
    July 27, 1934

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