'America's Got Talent': Musical Magicians, Comedians and Knife Throwers Shine in 5th Week of Live Shows
etonline.combrought 11 contestants back to the stage for the fifth night of the season's live qualifier rounds, and the performances were some of the best thus far this year.More acts — all of whom were the best of the best from the lengthy auditions -- returned to face the judges once again at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, and they upped the production value and energy levels for each performance.The pressure to deliver in a big way was even higher than their first time on stage, and some of the night's hopefuls brought their A-game in an effort to impress the judges and, more importantly, viewers at home who will be voting on who makes it through to the next stage in the competition.
Only two can move on!From a freestyle rap magician to a high-flying pole-dancing aerialist to some knife-throwing brothers who risk life and limb for fun, here's a look at the acts that stood out from the crowd on Tuesday with truly impressive performances.Blending free-style rap, emotional inspiration, mentalism and close-up magic, Mervant Vera brings a whole new type of illusion act to the forefront with his innovative and uniquely entertaining take on the act, breathing new life into previously tired forms of magic.«You are a genius, I have to say.
Wow! That was incredible,» Heidi Klum marveled.«This show is intended to change people's lives and to find people like you,» Simon Cowell shared with Vera. «You're super likable, incredibly talented, I've never seen an act like this before.
You have a real shot of making it to the finals.» After winning the wildcard vote and getting a chance to make his mark again, comedian Jordan Conley brought the funny in a big way on Tuesday, and had the audience and judges laughing uproariously throughout his.
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