America’s Got Talent – Season 18, Episode 7

By: Sammi Turano

Poetic Flight: They have to remove part of the audience for this act. The act consists of them doing tricks with toy planes. Simon and Heidi buzz them, but the other two like it. They get through because Simon eventually changes his mind. 3 yeses.

BJ Griffin:He sings Let’s Stay Together by Al Green. It is a sweet act and he presents himself in a way that captivates the audience. This is what helps him stand out and win over the judges. 4 yeses.

Phil Wright and Parent Jam: They are a hip hop dance group from LA that consists of parents and children. Apparently, one of those dancers was on Deal or No Deal back in the day. This is an act we have seen versions of a million times before, but they have potential to go far. 3 yeses. (Howie says no)

Ebishi: He wears a mask that keeps changing throughout his time on stage…..even turning into the judges. Sofia is creeped out, the others seem to think it is interesting. However, Simon wanted to see more from him.  3 yeses.

Timothy Fletcher: He is a drummer who was inspired to do the show after a friend of his died. He somehow does an impressive drum solo, but somehow makes it into a fun act with how he works the sticks. 4 yeses.

Cue a montage of rejected acts……

The Rybka Twins: They do synchronized dancing ahnd contortion, which is kind of cool. It kind of reminds me of a talent show in high school, but they have a lot of potential. Howie is not a fan, but the others like them. 3 yeses.

Duo Just Two Men: They do hand balancing and acrobatics. While we have seen these acts before, they seem to have a chemistry that gives it something extra. I can’t explain it, but they make it captivating in their own way. 4 yeses.

Cakra Khan: He is a singer and fails to impress on his first try. When Simon makes him sing another song, he completely knocks it out of the park and wins over the judges and audience. 4 yeses.

Magic Mike Jacobson: He does a card trick where he is able to burn invisible cards, hide them in match boxes and catch an invisible deck, all with the help of the audience. 4 yeses.

Atai Show: They are another dance group who appeared on the show in season 14 under another name. They were also finalists on Asia’s Got Talent. Their dance has a zombie theme and also has them doing the Everybody from Backstreet Boys dance. I have to give it to them, it is quite clever. 4 yeses.

2 Moms United by One Heart: They are a singing duo that met and bonded when the son of one died and saved the other’s son through organ donation. I am in tears from start to finish….it is not only a beautiful performance, but also such a touching, moving story. 4 yeses.