AMERICAS GOT TALENT SEMIFINALS-PUCK

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With Eric Dittelman's failure to make the finals, Puck became the last magic act left in Americas Got Talent

How Did Puck Do?

Puck upped his game considerably for the semifinals. Beginning by having Howard sign his handkerchief from the previous performance, he made it float into his hand, then tied it to his assistant's wrist, proving that the ensuing performance did not use a double. He then did the Asrah Levitation, where he covered his assistant and levitated her, before the cloth fell away and proved she'd vanished. He then simultaneously made her reappear in a box, handkerchief still tied to her hand. It may have not been the best illusion seen on the show this season, but at least Puck no longer looked out of place compared with the rest of this year's semifinalists, or the rest of this year's magicians.

What Is The Competition Like?

In terms of quality, Puck is in the middle of the field.Comedian Jacob Williams, who appeared so impressive in earlier rounds, flopped, whilst Mariachi singer Sebastien "El Charro de Oro" was bland and forgettable. All Wheel Sports made mistakes, but their cluttered act was never likely of going through anyway. Clint Carvalho and his Extreme Parrots did several cute parrot tricks, but never look like serious contenders. Shanice and Maurice weren't at their best, and All That were good, but not great. However, five acts look like contenders for the final. The Untouchables incorporated quick-change magic into their dance routine, whilst Light Wire Theater used Matrix-type effects for their blacklight pupeteering act. Tim Hockenberry is the best singer left in the competition, whilst Olate Dogs gave a high-energy routine that went down well with the judges and audience. Lastly, David Garabladi and His CMYK's did some excellent performance painting.

What are Puck's Chances?

If five acts were to have gone through like in previous years, Puck's chances of advancing would be moderate. However, with only three going through, his chances are fairly slim