The Result of Our Americas Got Talent Audition...

Well, seeing as the show is about to go into it's final few shows, I think you can see that we did not get chosen to appear on the show. I'll just come out and say it, I believe the judges or producers or casting folk, made a mistake in not choosing us. BUT, I'm not upset about it........(anymore, lol) At least they called us 'The Best Dressed Act' while we were there. We auditioned in Charleston SC.

We gave it our best shot, and for whatever reason we were not chosen. Will we audition next year? Hard to say. We are considering trying out in another country. Given the fact that many of the acts this year on AGT were not from America, we may go elsewhere and try out. I have friends who have appeared on Got Talent shows from other countries, so it's certainly a viable option.

I do want to add this, I don't envy the producers job at all. The process they must go through just to locate just a few acts after viewing tens of thousands of performers, ugggh, that is one job I wouldn't wish on anyone. They do an incredible job with the show. The acts, for the most part are great. My favorite this year was Puddles the Clown, who I think got eliminated early. He should have won the whole thing.

I generally like the magicians, some more than others. I loved the Clairvoyants from last year and wished they had won. This year among the magicians I think Eric Jones was great and I'm sorry he was eliminated.  But the young girl ventriloquist will win. I knew that after watching the first episode. You watch, I'm posting this before the big finale show, so check it out and see if I got it right. I have no doubt I have nailed it!

The Steampunk Illusionist Auditions for Americas Got Talent

That's right, we auditioned for America's Got Talent yesterday. We were supposed to audition in Philadelphia, but due to ICE conditions up and down the East Coast, we opted to change our date. So instead, we auditioned in Charleston South Carolina. Lots of benefits to doing that. #1 we figured there would be less people at the audition. #2 We figured there wouldn't be many magicians. #3 Due to number 1&2, I thought we'd stand out more. We were correct on all accounts.

To give you a little background on the days leading up to the audition. We had rehearsed our 90 second spot for 2 months. We were MORE than ready. Had we done the audition in Phili we would have given a strong performance, no question. But starting last Thursday, I came down with a cold. I wasn't even sure I'd have a voice by the day of the audition. I was feeling fine most of the days leading up to the audition, but ON the day of, I was not feeling well at all. My energy level had dropped severely. I hardly spoke during the drive that day. Thankfully, I had my trusty partner with me to fill in where I was not able.

We stood out the moment we walked in the door. People LOVED our costumes! It was clear to everyone we were a magic act. Many people came up to talk to us, both contestant and staff due to our steampunk clothing. I had prepared a little something to give out whenever we met someone. It's a take off on an old tin-type photograph. Except ours had our contact information on the back. We gave out quite a few of those. OH, and they had  magic trick on them as well, which made them even more special!

I heard numerous comments from people that we were the best dressed act at the event. By the way, we met so many nice people there. We had such a great time talking with folks, learning about their stories and their talent. When we got called for our audition, we were in a group of about 8 other people. All of them were singers with the exception of one girl who danced, and us of course. Those folks had some mad talent!!! I wouldn't want to be a singer and go up against anyone of them. WOW. But being the lone magic act, I think we really stood out. I am pretty sure there was one other magician at the event that day, but doubt there were many more. It was a singer and dancer crowd.

So the big question, will we make it on the show? That is anyone's guess. We won't know until Spring and if it happens, we will not be able to talk about it. All we can say is that we auditioned and it went really well. I don't want to reveal WHAT are trick was in case we are asked to do it again for the BIG JUDGES. So for now, wish us luck and stay tuned for more! I can say this, The Steampunk Illusionist would be an incredible choice for America's Got Talent Season 12!!!!!!! #NBCAGT