Even though we didn't see much of him on our TV screens back then, my sister and I really enjoyed it when we did. He must have made a lasting impression on me because some 30 years later, when I created a magician character in a MMORPG, the name 'Ali Bongo' came to mind even though I thought I'd long forgotten such! And during my time playing that game occasionally someone would message me with warm feelings that I had that name as my character. Funny how things turn out.
He was a wonderful variety performer loved by children because of his silliness his crazy costumes and he knew how to present magic in a colourful and exciting way ...a entertainer and a outstanding magician with extensive knowledge as member of the magic circle
@@sunnyjim1355 Ho Jim, the translation is: "I used to whatch him when I was a kid. A unique style". Ali Bongo is wonderful performer Who always remained in my mind. I always whatch him with great pleasure. 😁😁😁
Upset to find out that Ali Bongo is currently under house arrest following a military coup in Gabon. I sincerely hope he can abracadabara his way out of that one. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family right now.
Even though we didn't see much of him on our TV screens back then, my sister and I really enjoyed it when we did. He must have made a lasting impression on me because some 30 years later, when I created a magician character in a MMORPG, the name 'Ali Bongo' came to mind even though I thought I'd long forgotten such! And during my time playing that game occasionally someone would message me with warm feelings that I had that name as my character. Funny how things turn out.
Nice show, RIP Ali Bongo
He was a wonderful variety performer loved by children because of his silliness his crazy costumes and he knew how to present magic in a colourful and exciting way ...a entertainer and a outstanding magician with extensive knowledge as member of the magic circle
Mr Bongo is undoubtedly versatile - a magic act based on cultural appropriation and also the President of Gabon. Kudos 👏.
Was waiting for this comment to suck the air out of the room. Congratulations.
Yes, you're the first!
And there are more videos to come of the Great Ali Bongo.I'm uploading them now.
In memoriam.
Fantastic man. David Nixon and the magic dwarf Daniels would have never made it without him.
I seem to have been the first to view this video. It'sa fitting tribute to a great figure. RIP Ali Bongo.
👍
Excellent 👌🏾👍
Classic!
RIP Ali Bongo
Mr. Wallace's timing was and is second to none.
Lo guardavo che ero bambino... Unico nel suo genere... :-)
I don't know what that means but I'm sure it's wholesome. :)
@@sunnyjim1355 Ho Jim, the translation is: "I used to whatch him when I was a kid. A unique style". Ali Bongo is wonderful performer Who always remained in my mind. I always whatch him with great pleasure. 😁😁😁
@cutnpolish
No, I would love to see that ;-)
Do you have it ?
My parents booked him for my birthday party when i was 4/5 years old. I don
t think he was famous the, or how they found him.. but there you go.
Do you have photos? I'm not implying 'photos or it didn't happen', just that it would be amazing if you had such!
@@sunnyjim1355 No photos.. just the memory of me bursting into tears when he put my dad in a box and stabbed the box with swords
He was a genius
Upset to find out that Ali Bongo is currently under house arrest following a military coup in Gabon. I sincerely hope he can abracadabara his way out of that one. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family right now.
thankyou
awful absolutely awful
This was TV Entertainment in the early 1970's and formed part of my childhood. This is far better than the drivel shown on TV today 2016
@@Damoskinos it's even better than the shows in 2021!
I feel sorry for you that you think such. When you grow up then you'll understand..... maybe.
@@sunnyjim1355 tbf as magicians go it's pretty lame