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In the Americas Got Talent Wildcard round, escapologist Spencer Horsman and musical illusionists Jarrett and Raja were among the twelve acts competing for the last spots in the Semifinals.
How did Spencer and Jarret And Raja do?
Spencer Horsman went back to doing what he does best-escapology. For his performance, he was chained into a steel-suit restraint by 8 padlocks and placed in a giant glass tank, which was filled with wet cement. He managed to escape before he drowned, and best of all, escaped in style. The threat was real and the escape was genuine.It was a real return to form and I'd love to see what Spencer can do in the next round.
Jarrett and Raja also returned to form, as they did a trick similar to the one they did in Vegas. Here, Raja got into a box with a large piano inside and played it as Jarrett shut the box and it was lifted into the air. After a pause, the box was blown open to reveal that Raja and the piano had vanished from the box and reappeared in the audience. Though it wasn't particularly original or hard to figure out, I liked the creative presentation and I think that they can at least leave the competition with their heads held high.
What did the Judges say?
Spencer Horsman received a standing ovation from the judges. Howard, who chose him, called his act "Entertaining and Interesting",and praised the sense of danger to the performance. Sharon said he "Definitely Delivered" and had clearly improved from last time. Howie said he heeded the criticism he had been given in the liveshows and exceeded expectations.
Jarrett and Raja were also praised for their performance. Howie, who chose them, said their performance was "Great" and said he couldn't wait to see what they would do in the next round. Howard said the duo "Redeemed themselves" and said their trick was "the kind of illusion I'd pay to see". Sharon called them "Spectacular" and claimed they delivered.
What was the Competition like?
The wildcard heat was the most competitive night of the series so far, with no X's given, although some acts can be ruled out right away. Cristin Sandu fell off his Rola-bola tower again, Horse has reached the end of the road , Jake Wesley Rogers was dull and forgettable, and All That and Lindsey Norton didn't really stand out in my opinion. The other six acts all have a good chance of making the semifinals. The Bandbaz Brothers did a very dangerous balancing act that went to plan, but it was too short and too shaky. Todd Oliver blended the topical material Howard recommended with his family-friendly sensibilities, and his political routine had a couple of laughs. Sebastien "El Charro de Oro" did a Mariachi version of "New York, New York", and Ben Blaque shot an apple of his head blindfolded, a trick that has been tried before on Americas Got Talent, but not done this well. The only act certain of reaching the next round is Andrew De Leon, singled out as a potential winner by the judges.
What are Spencer and Jarrett And Raja's chances
Of the two, Spencer Horsman was better. His chances of making the next round are good, but his early performance slot might mean he might have to face the judges. Jarrett and Raja's chance's of making the next round are low, but the fact their performance went to plan is a success in itself.
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