For the Gabonese politician, see Ali-Ben Bongo.

Ali Bongo (born 1929) is a British comedy magician who has an act in which he is known as the Sheik of Araby.

Bongo's real name is William Wallace, and he was born in India.

Bongo has written many books on magic, and has developed many tricks of his own. He has acted as magic consultant for many TV shows, including the Paul Daniels Magic Show for the BBC.

He won the 1993 Carlton Award for Comedy.

Trivia

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• He was mentioned in a Little Britain sketch.
• He is great uncle to the Preston footballer David Nugent.
• He was featured in an episode of Childrens TV show Rainbow.

See also

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• Paul Daniels
• Jonathan Creek

External links

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• Ali Bongo biography at Jonathan Creek on BBC
• Interview with Ali Bongo Jonathan Creek on BBC

Ali Bongo is also the name of a 1990's party animal and rave queen who invented the crinkle dress and the phrase "back to mine" the term now used by clubbers to invite each other to a private and exclusive party.

1929 births | Living people | British comedians | British magicians