Bongo - whose real name was William Wallace - also acted as a consultant on programmes including The Paul Daniels Magic Show and Jonathan Creek. The BBC drama's creator David Renwick once said that Bongo's work had inspired its lead character. He became president of The Magic Circle in September and had been giving a lecture in Paris when he fell ill. Bongo's other screen appearances included 1970s children's shows Pauline's Quirkes and The Tomorrow People.
He was great in The Tomorrow People, Revenge of Jedikiah is well worth watching for him doing some good acting both as a stage magician on stage and back stage.
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The Lasting Tribute website has updated its memorial pages to include the wonderful Ali Bongo.
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It's a respectful memorial to our favourite magician and somewhere to pay tribute to his glittering career.
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