Fontana, Sonny (1957 - 2019) He was best known, especially at The Magic Castle, for his amazing shadow artistry and he was a Shadow Consultant for Francis Ford Coppola's film "Dracula". He could do amazing shadow profile impersonations. It was an act that took him around the world many times. He created many unique and amazing acts including the Telephone Act, Hand Shadow Act and the Invisible Man. He was a published origami expert and created many original figures. Sec 7; Row 41; # 3
SONNY FONTANA PHOTO GALLERY
Sonny was a Shadow Consultant for Francis Ford Coppola's film "Dracula".
Magician and shadow expert, Sonny Fontana passed away in Las Vegas on Feb. 14th, 2019. He was 62 years old. He passed from complications after surgery for the removal of a brain tumor.
He was born in Caracas, Venezuela on Feb. 5th, 1957. His birth name was Ramon Orlando Depablos.
He came from very humble beginnings. He created many unique and amazing acts including the Telephone Act, Hand Shadow Act and the Invisible Man. He was a published origami expert and created many original figures.
He also performed several sideshow/daredevil/eccentric pieces, including a Fire Tee Pee Stunt, Thread from Stomach, and something with a very large needle.
Sonny was a Shadow Consultant for Francis Ford Coppola's film "Dracula". He also invented magic effects including Got it Covered, Bubbles from Empty Hands and many magic effects using Origami.
He was the first Latin American magician to take any award at FISM. These awards were FISM 1979 Special Award the Klingsor Award for his Hand Shadows, and FISM 1997 Dresden 3rd place in General Magic for his Telephone Act.
Sonny was a lovable, funny and eccentric character. His enthusiasm for life and magic were infectious. He was willing to help anyone who asked and even a few that didn’t.
He was always full of ideas and had a heart of gold. He had legions of friends around the globe and he will be missed. I was proud to call him my friend and I will remember him forever.... Obituary by friend Kevin James published on FaceBook
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