Ed Alonzo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ed Alonzo
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Ed Alonzo holding "Bob the Duck" while performing at Kings Island on October 27, 2013
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Ed Alonzo is an American comedian, actor, and professional magician. He was born on July 26, 1962, in California. Ed is known for his funny magic shows and for appearing in popular TV shows.
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Ed Alonzo's Acting Roles
Ed Alonzo has appeared in many TV shows that you might know! He played the character Max, who owned Max's Diner, in the classic show Saved by the Bell. He was in 20 episodes between 1989 and 1990.
More TV Appearances
Ed also had guest roles in other famous shows. He appeared in Full House, How I Met Your Mother, and Modern Family. In Modern Family, he played a magician named Kaiser Mayhem. He also had roles in Head of the Class and Totally Hidden Video.
Working with Music Stars
Ed Alonzo is not just an actor; he's also a talented magician who has worked with big music stars! He helped Britney Spears create amazing magic tricks for her "The Circus Starring Britney Spears" tour in 2009. He also worked with Katy Perry on some of her shows.
He was also part of the team for Michael Jackson's "This Is It" concerts. Ed helped design and perform the magic illusions for these big shows. He has even worked with famous magician David Blaine.
Magic Shows and Theme Parks
Ed Alonzo loves to perform his comedy and magic for live audiences. He has special shows at many popular theme parks across the United States.
Psycho Circus of Magic and Mayhem
One of his most famous shows is called "Ed Alonzo's Psycho Circus of Magic and Mayhem." He has performed this show at Knott's Berry Farm's Halloween Haunt.
He also brought his "Psycho Circus of Magic and Mayhem" to Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, during the summers of 2012 and 2013. Fans at Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt also got to see his show in 2014, 2015, and 2016.
Other Park Performances
Besides these, Ed has performed his unique blend of comedy and magic at California's Great America, Valleyfair!, and other fun places. His shows are always full of laughter and amazing illusions.
Awards and Recognition
Ed Alonzo has won several awards for his incredible magic skills. These awards come from the Academy of Magical Arts, which is a very respected organization for magicians.
- The Academy of Magical Arts Junior Achievement Award (1982)
- The Academy of Magical Arts Stage Magician of the Year (1999, 2000)
- The Academy of Magical Arts Comedy Magician of the Year (2005, 2006)
- The Academy of Magical Arts Magician of the Year (2009)
