The witty Dawna Kaufmann sent me this link to a heartbreaking story about a witty gent named Johnathan Szeles. Mr. Szeles might be better known to you as The Amazing Johnathan who, depending on your point of view, is either a very funny magician or a very magical funnyman. You cannot go see him perform anymore because he has retired, and it is not a voluntary retirement. It's a medical one.
I am not a fan of magic that is all about appearing to maim one's self or splash gallons of stage blood around but I always found enough other stuff in The Amazing Johnathan's act to appreciate it. He's really a clever guy and I regret having to miss his recent "farewell" appearances at the Magic Castle. The world of magic especially needs more performers who get up on stage and do things that no one has ever done before.