America's Got Talent Cuts Made for LA

Last night on NBC America's Got Talent was in Las Vegas and cuts were made for the final 48 acts to make it to the next stage of the process in Las Angeles. A lot of good acts went through, but a few acts did not make it. One magician that did not make it past Vegas is Michael Grasso who performed with the other magicians in Vegas doing several slight-of-hand tricks. This is a contrast from what Grasso did in his audition which was a quick change magic act that is extremely impressive. I honestly believe Grasso was the best magician in the competition and it is unfortunate that the judges could not appreciate his slight-of-hand magic. Even if his performance in Vegas was not as impressive, what really annoys me is that bad acts were put through to LA while Grasso gets a ticket home. For example, Mary Ellen who has a great personality but not nearly enough talent to get put through to LA as well as comedic magician Chipps Cooney. Where is Simon Cowell when you need him? He would have preserved the sactity of the show and weeded out these people who do not have talent.

Here is Grasso's audition:


Not bad eh?