America's Got Talent (AGT) 2012 - 08/21/2012 - Live Wild Card Show

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Judges have each picked their four favorite acts from any stage in the competition that are didn't make the top 16. "We're looking at people who are getting their second chance."

This is the last chance for these people. A lot of the acts deserve to go on, but have dropped through the cracks because they can only allow a certain number through.

Spencer Horsman (Escape artist) - (One of Howard's choices)
Shackled in a tank, slowly filling with cement.
Standing Ovation by judges and crowd.
Howard: That's what you gotta do... Almost kill yourself. I tried to bring back people who, if you DVR the show, you don't fast-foward through it. You were worth bringing back.
Sharon: I loved everything - the wet cement, before the wet cement, the outfit, etc.
Howie: You took the criticism (from last time), and ran with it. We love it. I hope America votes for you.
(The kid is a good escape artist. We'll have to see the rest of the acts, but that was a pretty good way to start the show.)

Commercials
Segment #2

All That! (Cloggers) - One of Sharon's choices
Sharon: They did not disappoint me. I loved it just as much as before. That was really well done.
Howie: The context is where you are in this competition and where you are in it. Having just watch a guy almost die, and knowing what's coming, I don't think it is as exciting enough to go beyond here.
Howard: It's not that you guys are incompetent. You're very talented. Had you been my act and I was advising you, I'd have said pick one guy and focus on him. America can only vote four through. I think your act would be sped through because it's boring.
(I thought they did a great job. Again, it depends on the other acts tonight... So, we'll see.)

Commercials
Segment #3

Jarrett and Raja (Magicians) - One of Howie's acts
Standing Ovation, audiences and judges
Howie: I think you're brilliant. Look at them, they were on their feet. If this is what you're doing now, I can't wait to see what you do in the semi-finals.
Howard: How weird. Howie's crowing like he did the trick. You've redeemed yourself. Howie was right to bring you back. I think tonight, you took out the cheese, but I loved it tonight. The illusion was magnificent. Wonderful job.
Sharon: It was really really spectacular. You should be very proud of yourself. He brought you back and you delivered.
(It was a kinda typical act, where someone disappears from a box and reappears behind the crowd. HOWEVER, the difference, here, is that it was done WITH a grand piano that Raja was playing. COOLNESS. Again, we'll have to see... )

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Segment #4

Jake Wesley Rogers (Singer) - Sharon's choice
Sharon: I'm really proud of you. The outfit is stunning. And you sang very well.
Howie: Here's what I want to say. I think you sang very well. The problem is that you're a singer. And this year, AGT is not the year for the singer. I think you are great and you have a career in singing, but I don't think you're going to go through tonight.
Howard: Jake, you're 15 years old. You are a good singer. The problem is you don't make that connection. You're a good singer, you're going to develop, and sing in front of great crowds. I didn't get the feeling that YOU loved that song.

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Segment #5

Cristin Sandu (Balancing act) - Howie's choice
Fell as he was getting down.
Howie: The fact that you showed up again, and tried it again... I am so sorry.
Howard: In all sincerity. You are exciting. You come out here, it was more dangerous than every with the addition of the first. There's no one else who can balance like that. I truly enjoyed it.
Sharon: The way you got out of it was really incredible. You have really big kahoonas to try it again.
(Personally, I think he did it, but fell getting down. I don't know how the hell he does it - standing on round pipes going perpendicular directions and about 10 feet above a platform that's at least 6 feet up. He's a good act. I really don't know why the fall should count against him. I'd like to see almost ANYONE else put the stack together, and stand there for 15 seconds without falling. He said 10 of 10 times he did it in rehersal, and wasn't sure what happened there. Nerves probably. Depending on the other acts, he's got a good chance of going through.)

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Segment #6

Todd Oliver (Ventriliquist - with a live dog) - Howard's choice
Howard: What a wonderful night this is. We're bringing people back and their giving us a great show. I'm glad you took my advice - You were topical, your ventriliquism was spot on, it's very engaging.
Sharon: That 90 seconds flew by. I didn't want it to end. It's definitely at 10.
Howie: I ditto everything the other judges said. America is going to have a tough time deciding whether you're worthy of it. If they want you to go through, they're going to have to vote.
(First good laughs I've had in a while. Good job. We'll see.)

Bandbaz Brothers (Acrobats) - Sharon's choice
Sharon: I honestly don't know what to say. It was breathtaking. I mean the balance. Your timing was superb.
Howard: This takes tremendous strength. I know this is dangerous. You pulled it off tonight. Hard to believe these were the people that got voted off.
Howie: Your grandfather's cousin died doing this trick? So the fact that you did it, and the fact that you survived... I can only anticipate what you're going to do next.
(Pretty good. Seemed a little short, but it was an act you seldom see any more.)

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Segment #7

Sebastian "el Charro de Oro" (Mariachi Singer) - Howie's choice
(sang "New York")
Standing Ovation by Howie and Sharon and audience
Howie: You're more than a singer young man. You are an entertainer. I think you are a star. I think America has to vote for you.
Sharon: Howie is on a roll tonight. You took a big risk. You sang in English for us. You and you band were supurb.
Howard: We have a young man here who's 10 and acts 20. Tough vote for America. Singing in English pointed out some flaws in your voice. It's inspiring and fun. I can't wait to see how America votes.

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Segment #8

Horse (takes shots to the balls) - Howard's choice
Howard: I brought him back because you can see this is a guy who went Balls to the Wall. You put it all out there. I think you're histerical.  Congratulations. I think I made the right choice in bringing you back.
Howie: I am speechless. You are nuts.
Sharon: I feel like I'm watching one of those home videos who get drunk and do stunts like this. I don't think there is one man in America who doesn't have their balls in their hands saying "Ooooooooh!"
Then he has Howard shoot him with tennis balls from a tennis ball bazooka (shots at 90 MPH) from about 15 feet away - THREE TIMES in about 30 seconds!
(The guy is CRAZY! I don't see the humor, to be honest. I wince at America's Funniest similar hits. They're funny because of the circumstances and that they ARE accidental. I am not a Jackass fan. So this act doesn't do anything for me. Sorry.)

Commercials
Segment #9

Lindsey Norton (Dancer/Contortionist) - Sharon's last pick
Sharon: She did really well. You really really used the stage tonight. For one person who has nothing but you and your body... Usually these shows are not as great as this one. You did really well.
Howard: You're beautiful to watch. But like Sharon said, we have a lot of great acts. People have to vote if they want you to go on.
Howie: It's so hard to believe that all the acts tonight are those that were eliminated. I'm just concerned that in this crowd, it might be a little tough.
(She's pretty. She's a great dancer. She does a great job. Tonight's acts though... I think it'll be tough for her to go through. We'll see.

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Segment #10

Andrew de Leon (Singer) - Howie's last pick
(Guy who looks very goth and sings alto or contra-soprano beautifully)
Standing ovation by audience
Howie: You deserve it. You are probably the biggest surprise of the season because of the looks and style and that voice. In this night of redemption, you redeemed yourself.
Howard: When I saw you the first time, I thought you were the breakout star. Then you came to Vegas, and tanked. You came out tonight, and got past it. And did it beautifully.
Sharon: A very good friend of mine said you were the winner. I said I bet you a plate of pancakes he's not. I'm going to have to give him plate of pancakes. You are a star.
Andrew (How do you feel): I'm just so happy to be back, and have something to prove to myself and to America, and I think I did it.
(This guy COULD make this year the year of the singer. He's amazing. And never having sung anywhere but his bedroom before... I understand the nerves, but he's getting there, and COULD, I believe, take it all. If not, he's going to be a star anyway, a la Jackie Evancho.)

Commercials
Segment #11

Ben Blaque (Archer) - Howard's last choice
Standing ovation by all, including the judges
Howard: Congratulations. That was phenomenal. I brought you four acts tonight, and you guys brought the danger. You deserve a spot here. Fantastic.
Sharon: Now you can say that you are apple-man.
Howie: You guys ended the program on a phenomenal note. I chastised you earlier. But tonight it was so different, so dangerous, so exciting...
(I swear I've seen something like this before. Even so, it was fantastic. Great way to end the show.)

So, tonight we've seen:
Spencer Horsman (Escape artist)
All That! (Cloggers)
Jarrett and Raja (Magicians)
Jake Wesley Rogers (Singer)
Cristin Sandu (Balancing act)
Todd Oliver (Ventriliquist - with a live dog)
Bandbaz Brothers (Acrobats)
Sebastian "el Charro de Oro" (Mariachi Singer)
Horse (takes shots to the balls)
Lindsey Norton (Dancer/Contortionist)
Andrew de Leon (Singer)
Ben Blaque (Archer)

My choices: Spencer Horsman, Todd Oliver, Andrew Leon, and Ben Blaque

Howard: America's judge says, best show of the season so far. (I have to agree. This is the best show they've had in a LONG time, though they're all good!)

Results are tomorrow.
Cya then ;-)