Jon Dorenbos, former Philadelphia Eagles long snapper, is living out his second career as a magician for all the world to see on "America's Got Talent." Dorenbos played for the Eagles from 2006 to 2017, and he made his first appearance on "AGT" in 2016, auditioning with a card trick before ultimately finish third place for the entire season.In the latest installment of the talent show franchise, "AGT: The Champions," Dorenbos returned and advanced to the final round as the wildcard selection. During his finale trick last week, Dorenbos attempted an over-the-top stunt that had judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum, and Simon Cowell quite dazzled. Take a look at the full trick below.In the end, however, Dorenbos was among the acts cut from the final 12 of "Champions," and Monday night's season finale, came down to slight-of-hand magician Shin Lim, who had been crowned this season's winner, and ventriloquist Darci Lynne, who won 2017 season.Ultimately, Lim won "America's … [Read more...] about Former Eagle Jon Dorenbos’ shows off magic skills on ‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’ finale
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Waltham magician Shin Lim wins ‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page Peter Bailey-Wells Globe Staff February 19, 2019 Watch: Shin Lim declared “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” winner A dazzling card trick performed with the help of a popular TV actress was enough to make Waltham magician Shin Lim the winner of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent: The Champions.”Lim, who won the show’s 2018 season, was named the winner during Monday’s finale over 14-year-old ventriloquist Darci Lynne Farmer, who won the show’s 2017 season. The “Champions” series featured past winners of the show competing against one another and the final champion was determined by a fan vote.Host Terry Crews belted out Lim’s name as blasts of confetti and the Queen song “We Are The Champions” rang out over an excited audience. Lim fell to his knees before embracing Darci Lynne and … [Read more...] about Waltham magician Shin Lim wins ‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’
‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’: And the winner is …
By Chuck Barney | [email protected] | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: February 18, 2019 at 7:02 pm | UPDATED: February 19, 2019 at 1:23 am The “super fans” have spoken. “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” — the first international edition of the franchise — came to an end Monday night with a glitzy two-hour season finale. And when it was over, host Terry Crews announced that the ultimate champion of champions is … Magician Shin Lim! Shin edged out singing ventriloquist Darci Lynne Farmer to capture the title. Sand artist Kseniya Simonova finished third, while opera rock singer Cristina Ramos finished fourth. Comedian Preacher Lawson rounded out the Top 5. @ShinLimMagic wins #AGTFinale #AGT !!! So well deserved. He is an unbelievable talent. Truly special. — Lee Lassiter (@lee_lassiter) February 19, 2019 “AGT: The Champions” was touted as a global competition, one that brought together 50 … [Read more...] about ‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’: And the winner is …
S.A. hopefuls auditioned Friday for ‘America’s Got Talent’
By Richard A. Marini Updated 12:10 pm CST, Friday, January 11, 2019 Nico Colucci, 14, from Colorado Springs, practices before his audition. Almost 200 countries around the world have their own version of the TV talent show. Nico Colucci, 14, from Colorado Springs, practices before his audition. Almost 200 countries around the world have their own version of the TV talent show. Photo: Bob Owen /Staff Photo: Bob Owen /Staff Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Image 1 of 7 Nico Colucci, 14, from Colorado Springs, practices before his audition. Almost 200 countries around the world have their own version of the TV talent show. Nico Colucci, 14, from Colorado Springs, practices before his audition. Almost 200 countries around the world have their own version of the TV talent show. … [Read more...] about S.A. hopefuls auditioned Friday for ‘America’s Got Talent’
‘America’s Got Talent’ will host an open audition in San Antonio next month
By Madalyn Mendoza, mySanAntonio.com Published 2:02 pm CST, Friday, December 28, 2018 "America's Got Talent" will host an open call in San Antonio on Jan. 11, 2019. "America's Got Talent" will host an open call in San Antonio on Jan. 11, 2019. Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 "America's Got Talent" will host an open call in San Antonio on Jan. 11, 2019. "America's Got Talent" will host an open call in San Antonio on Jan. 11, 2019. 'America's Got Talent' will host an open audition in San Antonio next month 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Got talent? Show off your skills on Jan. 11 when casting for the 14th season of "America's Got Talent" lands in San Antonio. Open calls for the NBC show have been hosted in New York, Detroit, Knoxville, Tampa and will be in the Alamo City next month to scout local talent before moving on to Los Angeles in February. FIND OUT … [Read more...] about ‘America’s Got Talent’ will host an open audition in San Antonio next month