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Thia Megia

**Thia Megia** was a Singer act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. She was eliminated in the Preliminaries.

## Background

Thialorei Lising "Thia" Megia was born in Redwood City, California, in 1995. Her biggest passion has been singing for a long as she can remember. Thia Megia also loves to write stories and songs. Thia (started singing at the age of four and wherever she'd go, she'd get up on a table to sing and dance with a spoon as a pretend microphone. At age six, Thia Megia wrote her very first song, dedicated to her teddy bear.

From then on, Thia Megia has been invited by friends and family to perform for birthday parties and many other occasions. Thia Megia's biggest inspirations are her parents, her siblings and the rest of her family. [1]

## Preliminary

Thia Megia's Preliminary performance in Episode BC03 consisted of singing "Out Here On My Own." Saf and Pennies gave her standing ovations. Her performance was not strong enough for the judges to send her to Judge Cuts, eliminating her from the competition instead of Chris Blue.
Bir Khalsa

**Bir Khalsa** was a danger group act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. They were eliminated in the Quarterfinals in the Judges' Choice.

## Background

Bir Khalsa is a group of more than 500 members, but they have 20 official members who are the group's best performers in Sikh martial arts. These performers have all been trained by the group's founder, Kawaljit Singh. Since he was five years old, Kawaljit Singh has had a zest for playing gatka (a Sikh martial art), and in 2000 he founded Bir Khalsa. He struggled financially over the years, and at times he had to demonstrate his skills on the roadside in exchange for food. But despite these years of struggle, he finally got his debut on India's Got Talent in 2009. Kawaljit Singh and his group of 15 members performed unbelievable stunts in the show and made it to the finals and became the first runner-up. Bir Khalsa became famous and is dedicated to millions of youth in their country, spreading important messages to young people about drug abuse and more. The group's dedication and hard work has paid off, and they have performed on Sony TV, Zee TV, Colors TV, StarPlus, ETV Telugu, BBC, the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan and more. [1]

## Preliminary

Bir Khalsa's Preliminary performance in Episode BC02 consisted of one member smashing coconuts and melons surrounding another member while he was blindfolded and had salt in his eyes. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave them standing ovations. Their performance was strong enough for the judges to send them to the Judge Cuts instead of Bhangra Empire.

## Judge Cuts

Bir Khalsa's Judge Cuts performance in Episode BC06 consisted of smashing melons with sharp knives while blindfolded and one member smashing a block of ice strapped to another member with a sledgehammer. Mike, Saf, guest judge Fuz, Pennies and Fresh all gave them standing ovations. Their performance was strong enough for the judges to advance to the Quarterfinals.

## Quarterfinals

Bir Khalsa's Quarterfinals performance in Episode BC014 consisted of slashing a cucumber in a member's mouth with a chainsaw, smashing an ice block while blindfolded, and smashing watermelons. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave them standing ovations. They finished in either 6th or 7th in the votes. In the Judges' Choice, although Mike and Fresh voted for them, Saf and Pennies did not, resulting in a tie: whichever act had received more of America's votes would progress to the Semifinals. It was then revealed Paul Zerdin had placed higher in the voting than Bir Khalsa, eliminating them from the competition.
Episode OUT05

**Episode OUT05** is the fifth episode of FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. It was the season's Wildcard Round. It came after Episode OUT04 and before Episode OUT06.

The four main judges each got to select two acts eliminated in the Judge Cuts to perform in this episode, as well as one wildcard to move straight into the Quarterfinals. Each of the side judges also chose one act to perform in this episode. Twelve acts performed, three advanced straight to the Quarterfinals, and the acts in 4th and 5th place fought in the Judges' Choice.

## Quarterfinal Wildcards

Enrica Musto
Nina Conti
OneRepublic
MozART Group
Muy Moi

**Muy Moi** was a Danger Performer act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. He was eliminated in the Judge Cuts. He returned for Season 15 as Muy Moi Show.

## Background

I began street performing when I was 17 years old. Then I had a 7 min show, and began experimenting with the public, improving my skills year after year by doing.  After 5 years due to the growing interest, I created my first show, Fakir Moisés, which I performed in European streets, hotels, and for a night disco animation. At the age of 23 I created my first 40 min show in classic Arabic style with a character that showcased my fakir skills. Since then I have been changing and adapting the character as I continuosly learn.

I am constantly experimenting with ways to improve my show. In 2014 I went to my first Buskerfest, Dub Fest in Dubai, and shared the streets with the most popular and best street artists. After this transformative experience, I decided to retire my fakir show to make way for a new concept- the Muy Moi Show. It is funnier, more commercial, and has a solid character personality. Since the birth of the Muy Moi Show, I have been expanding and enhancing, both in terms of my own abilities and in my character's personality, and am continuously crafting a unique, funny, rare freak show for all audiences to enjoy!

Street performing is not just something I do; it is my life! [1]

## Judge Cuts

Muy Moi's Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT01 consisted of dancing and performing several dangerous stunts including setting himself on fire. His performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to the Quarterfinals, eliminating him from the competition along with Harrison Vaughan.
Alexa Lauenberger

**Alexa Lauenberger** was a dog act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. She finished the competition in 9th place.

## Background

Alexa was the winner of Season 11 of Das Supertalent (Germany's Got Talent) in 2017. She also competed on the first season of Britain's Got Talent: The Champions in 2019, where she received a Golden Buzzer from hosts Ant & Dec, and finished in the Finals. [1]

She also competed on America's Got Talent: The Champions were she also finished in the Finals.

## Judge Cuts

Alexa Lauenberger's Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT04 consisted of performing a routine with her dogs with a winter theme set to "Jump (For My Love)" by The Pointer Sisters.  The tricks included jumping through hoops, over Alexa and over each other. Mikey, Luke, guest judge Nerdy, Pennies and Fuz all gave her standing ovations. Her performance was strong enough for the judges to send her to Quarterfinals.

## Quarterfinals

Alexa Lauenberger's Quarterfinals performance in Episode OUT07 consisted of performing an act with her dogs inspired by Scooby-Doo set to Harry Belafonte's "Jump in the Line" including jumping through tubes, over hurdles, over each other and doing a conga line. Mikey, Luke, Pennies and Fuz all gave her standing ovations. She received enough votes to advance to the Semifinals along with OneRepublic.

## Semifinals

Alexa Lauenberger's Semifinals performance in Episode OUT10 consisted of performing various tricks with her dogs to Christina Aguilera's "Candyman." Mikey, Luke and Saf all gave her standing ovations. She received enough votes to advance to the Final.

## Finals

Alexa Lauenburger's Final performance in Episode OUT11 consisted of performing an act with her dogs with a space theme set to Nicki Minaj's "Starships", featuring tricks including flips, jumping over hurdles and ropes and a conga line. Mikey, Saf and Luke all gave her standing ovations.
B Unique Crew

**B Unique Crew** was a Dance Group act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. They were eliminated in Judge Cuts.

## Background

B Unique Crew is a dance group that originated in India and competed on the fourth season of the international dance show, *Dance Plus*, where they finished in the Top 10.

## Judge Cuts

B Unique Crew's Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT03 consisted of performing a geometric dance routine that included some contortion. Luke and guest judge Mike gave the group standing ovations. Their performance was not strong enough for the Judges to send them to the Quarterfinals, eliminating them from the competition along with Golden Stars and Bonebreakers, instead of Karen y Ricardo.
Atai Omurzakov

**Atai Omurzakov** was a dancer act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. He was eliminated in the Preliminaries.

## Background

Atai Omurzakov is a dancer from Kyrgyzstan who won *Czecho-Slovokia's Got Talent* back in 2011.

## Preliminary

Atai Omurzakov's preliminary performance in Episode BC01 consisted of performing a robotic dance based on the animated movie, Wall-E, derailing a robot’s first experience with nature. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave him standing ovations noting his very unique dance techniques, however, his performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to the Judge Cuts, eliminating him from the competition instead of Emily West.
Olate Dogs

**Olate Dogs** was a Dog Act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. They were eliminated In Judge Cuts, but were brought back as a Wildcard for the Quarterfinals. They were eliminated again in the Quarterfinals.

## Background

The Olate Dogs is a high-energy, fast-paced dog act filled with pet tricks led by Richard Olate, 55, and his son Nicholas Olate, 19. Richard grew up in South America in a poor family. A third generation circus performer, Richard has performed since he was 12, and through hard work and constant struggle, he made it to the United States at the age of 33. His dream is to have his own dog variety show, and he currently has four completely different dog acts. Most of Richard's dogs are rescues from shelters. [1]

## Preliminary

Olate Dogs' preliminary performance in Episode BC05 consisted of labradoodles hopping over metal poles, standing and rotating on their hind legs, standing on their fore legs, forming a conga line, jump-roping, and performing backflips. The music used during the act was Tito Puente's "Machito Forever" Saf, Pennies and Fresh gave the act standing ovations. Their performance was strong enough for the judges to send them to Judge Cuts instead of Christian Stoinev & Percy.

## Judge Cuts

Olate Dogs' Judge Cuts performance in Episode BC09 consisted of dogs spinning in circles, hopping over small obstacles, balancing on a hollow cylinder being rolled by another dog, sliding down a slide, walking up and down stairs, running and rolling over quickly, and performing backflips. The music used during the performance was Safri Duo's "Played-A-Live (The Bongo Song)". Saf, guest judge Nerdy, Pennies and Fresh all gave him standing ovations. Their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to Quarterfinals but were later reinstated as a wildcard.

## Quarterfinals

Olate Dogs' Quarterfinals performance in Episode BC011 consisted of dogs leaping over metal poles, jump roping, spinning, forming a conga line, riding a scooter, performing back flips, and participating in a cycle of rolling and hopping with the two human trainers of the group. The music used during the performance was Safri Duo's "Rise". Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave the act standing ovations. The act did not receive enough votes to advance to the Semifinals, eliminating them from the competition instead of Deadly Games.
Mitch & Cally

**Mitch & Cally** was a Dog act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. They were eliminated in Judge Cuts.

## Background

Mitch and Cally the Wonderdog was a dog act that reached the semi-finals of Series 9 of Britain's Got Talent. Mitch commented that his Dog Cally loved balloon popping, stating that it was 'her most favourite thing in the world'. The duo attempted to break the world record for the fastest time taken to pop 100 balloons during the audition, however they did not succeed. Simon commented that he was 'gutted' the record had not been broken, and allowed them to progress to the semi-final.

In the semi-finals, an official Guinness World Records adjudicator appeared to view the attempt on live TV. The record was broken by around 2 seconds, however the duo did not progress to the final. [1]

## Judge Cuts

Mitch & Cally's Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT02 consisted of Mitch having Cally attempt to break a world record by popping 100 balloons in 45 seconds. Unfortunately, Cally was just short of the record. Mikey buzzed the act, but also gave a standing ovation along with Luke, Pennies and Fuz. Their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send the duo to the Quarterfinals, eliminating them from the competition along with Anthony Gatto & Kris Kremo and Fatmir Mura, instead of The Space Cowboy.
Scatman John

**Scatman John** was a Techno Singer act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. He was eliminated in the Preliminaries.

## Background

Scatman John was an American music artist who created a fusion of scat singing and dance music, best known for his 1995 hits "Scatman (Ski Ba Bop Ba Dop Bop)" and "Scatman's World" and 1997 hit "Everybody Jam!"

As a stutterer, John stated that scatting was "turning [his] biggest problem into [his] biggest asset." Scatman John sold millions of recordings worldwide and was named "Best New Artist" in the Echo Awards in both Japan and Germany. He was a recipient of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Annie Glenn Award for outstanding service to the stuttering community and National Stuttering Association Hall of Fame

## Preliminary

Scatman John's preliminary performance in Episode BC03 consisted of singing his song "Scatman (Ski Ba Bop Ba Dop Bop)." Unimpressed, Fresh buzzed the act but Mike and Pennies gave him standing ovations. His performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to Judge Cuts, eliminating him from the competition instead of Lin-Manuel Miranda,
STICKSTOFF

**STICKSTOFF** was a Percussion Group act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. They were eliminated in Judge Cuts, but were brought back as a Wildcard for the Wildcard Round. They finished the competition in 6th place.

## Background

STICKSTOFF is drumming entertainment: a spectacular percussive show with rapid modern beats and amazing visual elements. From Germany to India, from Thailand to the UK, audiences all over the globe are fascinated by these unique and innovative performances. On German TV's most popular talent show, the Swiss band thrilled the audience in a live broadcast and in 2017 they officially represented Switzerland at the world fair in Kazakhstan. With over 700 shows up to date, the band has impressed live crowds and millions of online viewers worldwide. [1]

## Judge Cuts

STICKSTOFF's Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT02 consisted of performing percussion on buckets in sync as a group. Luke, guest judge Saf, Pennies and Fuz all gave them standing ovations. Their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to the Quarterfinals, eliminating them from the competition along with OneRepublic and VoicePlay. They were later reinstated as a Wildcard for the Wildcard Round.

## Wildcard Round

STICKSTOFF's Wildcard performance in Episode OUT05 consisted of performing another percussion routine, this time with choreography and different types of drum sticks. Mikey, Luke, Pennies and Fuz all gave the group standing ovations. STICKSTOFF placed in either 4th or 5th place in the judges' voting. Although Fuz did not vote for them, Mikey, Luke and Pennies did, sending them to the Quarterfinals instead of The Kiriku Brothers.

## Quarterfinals

STICKSTOFF's Quarterfinals performance in Episode OUT07 consisted of performing another percussion routine, this time with glow-in-the-dark sticks, drums and outfits, to a medley of songs. Mikey, Luke and Pennies all gave them standing ovations. The group received enough votes to advance to the Semifinals instead of The Surrealists.

## Semifinals

STICKSTOFF's Semifinals performance in Episode OUT09 consisted of performing another percussion routine, this time incorporating blue and red lights. Mikey, Luke and Saf all gave them standing ovations. The group received enough votes to advance to the Final along with Freelusion.

## Finals

STICKSTOFF's Final performance in Episode OUT11 consisted of performing a fast-paced percussion routine with light-up sticks and at one point playing Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Cant Hold Us." Mikey, Luke and Saf all gave them standing ovations.
Mochi

**Mochi** was a Multimedia Juggler act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. He was eliminated in the Semifinals.

## Background

With thrilling showmanship, Yusaku Mochizuki raises the bar of live performance: incorporating tap dance, video art, LED diabolos, digital poi sticks, and more, he is an outstanding entertainer for the 21st century. World Champion performer Yusaku Mochizuki started juggling in his hometown of Shizuoka, Japan in 2001 when he was 13 years old, and now he works actively presenting his creative work as an artist all over the world on TV and at festivals, theaters, corporate functions, and events worldwide. For him, juggling is an essential base to express himself that merges art, sports, and performing arts. Within the world of juggling, Yusaku Mochizuki specializes in the diabolo, noted for his characteristically precise control and sense of extreme speed in his performances. Moreover, he has taken juggling beyond the circus and the street, experimenting with performances using video and performing on television and on many of the greatest stages and performing arts centers in the world, such as at the Festival du Cannes, the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre, Cirque du Demain, and the Taichung Arts Festival to name a few. In 2015, Yusaku Mochizuki achieved his dream, winning gold at the International Jugglers’ Association world championship and thereby officially becoming the world’s top diabolo artist. He is a former member of the world-renowned performance group enra, fusing visual art, dance, and juggling. [1]

## Preliminary

Mochi's Preliminary performance in Episode BC03 consisted of performing a diabolo routine, consisting of diabolo tricks such as spins and tossing the diabolo in the air, all in sync with a videomapped projection behind him. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave him standing ovations. His performance was strong enough for the judges to send him to the Judge Cuts instead of Lily Hevish and Nik Wallenda.

## Judge Cuts

Mochi's Judge Cuts performance in Episode BC09 consisted of performing a juggling act using his diabolo with a projection going on behind him. Halfway through the routine, Mochi added a second diabolo, and used both in the rest of the routine. Mike, Saf, guest judge Nerdy, Pennies and Fresh all gave him standing ovations. His performance was strong enough for the judges to send him to the Quarterfinals.

## Quarterfinals

Mochi's Quarterfinals performance in Episode BC012 consisted of performing tricks with a diabolo that shot sparks as background graphics matched the speed of the routine. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave him standing ovations. He received enough votes to advance to the Semifinals instead of Tokio Myers.

## Semifinals

Mochi's Semifinals performance in Episode BC015 consisted of performing a diabolo routine incorporating tap dancing and at one point juggling three diabolos at a time. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave him standing ovations. He did not receive enough votes to advance to the Finals, eliminating him from the competition along with Kukkiwon and instead of V.Unbeatable.
Christian Stoinev & Percy

**Christian Stoinev & Percy** was an Acrobat act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. They were eliminated in Judge Cuts.

## Background

Christian Atayde Stoinev was born on December 4, 1991 in the American “Circus City” of Sarasota, Florida. His father, Ivan Stoinev, is a Bulgarian circus acrobat who left his country at age thirteen to perform at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus with a teeterboard troupe. His mother, Maritza Atayde, a former aerialist, belongs to the Atayde family, owners of Mexico’s oldest, largest, and most celebrated circus, Circo Atayde Hermanos.

Christian made his circus debut at age six, standing on the shoulders of his father in a free-ladder balancing act. His parents taught him all basic circus disciplines, and over time, Christian became a proficient unicyclist and hand balancer. He spent a large part of his childhood at the Big Apple Circus, where his father was Performance Director, and his mother worked in an administrative capacity.

In 2001, Christian joined the Big Apple Circus resident company as an acrobat, in the Circus’s production of Big Top Doo Wop. He also occasionally worked in other circuses, notably with Circo Atayde in the summer of 2003, in an acrobatic break dance act, Los Primos. He premiered his hand-balancing act, for which he was coached by Miguel Morales, in 2004—and he competed the following year in the Festival Première Rampe in Monte Carlo, where he received a Bronze Medal and Prince Rainier’s Special Award. [1]

## Preliminary

Christian Stoinev's Preliminary performance in Episode BC05 consisted of performing a routine including tricks on balancing canes on a lift and tricks with his dog Percy set to a cover of Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell". Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave the duo standing ovations. Although their performance was not strong enough for the judges to advance instead of Olate Dogs, Saf chose to use his save on them, sending them to Judge Cuts.

## Judge Cuts

Christian Stoinev's Judge Cuts performance in Episode BC08 consisted of performing more hand balancing feats on the two stakes but with a different dog Scooby. He then joined the stage and stood still on Christian's feet as he performed a handstand on the stakes and Scooby waving his front paws while standing on Christian's back as he spun on one of the metal stakes. Mike, Saf, guest judge Luke, Pennies and Fresh all gave the duo standing ovations. However, their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to Quarterfinals, eliminating them from the competition.
Lukas and Aaron

**Lukas and Aaron** was a Teeterboard Duo act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. They were eliminated in Judge Cuts.

## Background

"We are two flipping idiots, twisted twisting geniuses and fearless jump junkies that are specialized in nerding a specific skill that requires precision, trust and balls. The name is teeterboard...which basically is a three meter long peace of wood that shoots you high up in the air. Just the way we like it! After graduating from the University of Dance and Circus we are both excited to take over the world with our wooden board."

Lukas is a professional circus artist and acrobat, who has always had a passion for jumping. It all started even before he could walk. He spent hours jumping in his hop swing in the living room, and not long after he started walking he got his first mini garden trampoline, which he later upgraded in to a bigger one. Then he started the Circus gymnasium in Alby, Stockholm, Sweden where he for the first time got introduced to the teeterboard, and it was love at first sight. He’s always been exploring all kinds of extreme sports, which he takes a lot of inspiration from. He's also passioned for dance and theatre, which makes circus the perfect place for him.
My name is Aaron Hakala and all you need to know about me is that I love acrobatics and no I don't have a background of gymnastics...As a manner of facts my background is ice-hockey. Which is kinda weird? But that doesn't matter! Because all you need to know is that I love acrobatics. I do it when you work, I do it when you eat, I do it when you sleep, I do it when you think that I'm not doing it, I'm simply addicted to it...I'm actually doing it right now while you're reading this boring text, which I wrote while doing acrobatics.

## Judge Cuts

Lukas and Aaron's Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT01 consisted of performing flips on a teeterboard. Luke gave the duo a standing ovation. Their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to the Quarterfinals, eliminating the duo from the competition instead of Freelusion.
Sobhi Shaker

**Sobhi Shaker** was a Magician act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. He was eliminated in the Preliminaries.

## Background

Sobhi Shaker was originally born in Syria, but he currently lives in Malaysia after escaping the Syrian Civil War. He competed on Asia’s Got Talent in 2017, and was eliminated in the Finals.

## Preliminary

Sobhi Shaker's preliminary performance in Episode BC02 consisted of performing magic using items such as a balloon and a deck of cards. His performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to Judge Cuts, eliminating him from the competition instead of Gentlemen of Deceit.
Avery Wilson

**Avery Wilson** was a singer act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. He was eliminated in Judge Cuts, but was brought back as a Wildcard for the Wildcard Round, where he was eliminated again.

## Background

Avery Wilson is an American singer, songwriter and dancer. Wilson started his career in 2012 as a contestant on season 3 of The Voice. He has currently been making duets with his fans on Smule Sing! as @AveryWilson. [1]

## Judge Cuts

Avery Wilson's Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT02 consisted of singing Leon Russell's "A Song For You." Mikey, Luke, Pennies and Fuz all gave him standing ovations. His performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to the Quarterfinals, eliminating him from the competition instead of Max Boyle. He was later reinstated as a Wildcard for the Wildcard Round.

## Wildcard Round

Avery Wilson's Wildcard performance in Episode OUT05 consisted of singing "Dollar Bill." Mikey, Luke, Pennies and Fuz all gave him standing ovations. He did not receive enough votes to advance to Quarterfinals, eliminating him from the competition along with Josh Kaufman, instead of Michael Cunio.
Acts on Other Shows

A basic history of shows that the acts have been in shows outside of FantasyAGT.

## *America's Got Talent*

* Zurcaroh (2nd)
* Jon Dorenbos (3rd)
* The Professional Regurgitator (4th)
* Chicago Boyz (Finalist)
* Courtney Hadwin (Finalist)
* Duo Transcend (Finalist)
* Tape Face (Finalist)
* The Passing Zone (Finalist / Semifinalist)
* Tyler Butler-Figueroa (Finalist)
* Vicki Barbolak (Finalist)
* Aerial Animation (Semifinalist)
* Jonathan Burkin (Semifinalist)
* Leonid the Magnificent (Semifinalist / Vegas Round / Vegas Round)
* Luke Islam (Semifinalist)
* Metal Mulisha Fitz Army (Semifinalist)
* Alexandr Magala (Quarterfinalist)
* Sprice (Quarterfinalist)
* The Savitsky Cats (Quarterfinalist)
* Karen y Ricardo (Judge Cuts)
* Troy James (Judge Cuts)
* Lil Countrie & Page 1ne (Vegas Round)

## *Britain's Got Talent*

* Alexandr Magala (9th)
* The Professional Regurgitator (Semifinalist)
* Andrew Lee (Judge Cuts)

## *France's Got Talent*

* Barcode Company (Finalist)
* Troy and Ess (Finalist)
* The Professional Regurgitator (Semifinalist)
* Alexandr Magala (Judge Cuts)

## *Australia's Got Talent*

* Captain Ruin (Finalist [withdrew])
* Alexandr Magala (Judge Cuts)
* Troy James (Judge Cuts)

## *Asia's Got Talent*

* El Gamma Penumbra (Winner)
* Andrew Lee (Semifinalist)
* Bir Khalsa (Reject)

## *Every Other Kinda Irrelevant Got Talent*

* Alexa Lauenburger (Germany - Winner)
* Alexandr Magala (Russia - Winner / fuck like all of them besides asia dude)
* Duo Destiny (Poland - Winner)
* Marcelito Pomoy (Philippines - Winner)
* The Professional Regurgitator (Germany - Winner / See Alex Magala)
* Bir Khalsa (India - 2nd / Slovakia - Auditions)
* El Gamma Penumbra (Philippines - 4th)
* Aaron J Hart (Ireland - Finalist)
* Ilana Yahav (Israël - Finalist)

## *The Voice*

* Max Boyle (Top 13)
* The Koi Boys (Knockouts / Knockouts)

## *X-Factor*

* 4th Impact (5th)
* Berget Lewis (Bootcamp)

## *The Masked Singer*

* The Butterfly
* Thingamajig

## *World of Dance*

* Karen y Ricardo (Divisional Final)
* Kinjaz (Divisional Final)

## *Penn & Teller: Fool Us*

* Rebecca Herrera (Fooled/Not Fooled)
* Horret Wu (Not Fooled)

## *The World's Best*

* Dundu, Giants of Light (Top 8)
* Justin Flom (Top 8)

## *FuzGT*

* Alexandr Magala (TBA)
* Berget Lewis (TBA)
* Bir Khalsa (TBA)
* Duo Aurum (TBA)
* Ilana Yahav (TBA)
* Jan Erichsen (TBA)
* Jarred Fell (TBA)
* Justin Lawson (TBA)
Gentlemen of Deceit

**Gentlemen of Deceit** was a Magic Group act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. They were eliminated in Judge Cuts.

## Background

Gentlemen of Deceit are 3 amigos of magic, bringing hilarious and jaw-dropping entertainment to Australian audiences since 2011. As seen on Australia Got Talent – Link Alex de la Rambelje, Luke Hocking and Vyom Sharma made a literal smash on the semi-final of Australia’s Got Talent when they pulverised judge Kelly Osbournes phone with a sledge hammer and were voted through to the Grand Finals. The act had such an impact it’s even been reported in the British press. Many years ago, these fledgling magicians were practicing card tricks at home, rarely venturing out with their magic into the public. When they met each other, they decided to combine forces as a modern deception later changing their name to Gentlemen of Deceit. Since then, they have performed in theatres, gala’s, tents, birthdays, Christmas parties, magic castles, corporate events, dungeons, taverns and many other places they weren’t invited. They can be seen in their hit family show ‘How To Make Your Parents Disappear Again’ during this year’s Festival and, who knows, the Gentlemen of Deceit just might make another special appearance on ‘The Best of The Fest’. When it comes to the necessary magic of stage presence, the Gentlemen of Deceit have it in spades. They’re humble enough not to rely upon their easy, immediate connection with the audience when it comes to performing their tricks, nor do they treat the viewers as a paying crowd from whom they’re separated. Magic, the group seem to imply, may be bullshit; but it’s a fun sort of bullshit, and we’d like to pull you into the heart of it. Be warned: they take their magic very seriously. But not themselves.

## Preliminary

Gentlemen of Deceit's preliminary performance in Episode BC02 consisted of one of the members grabbing Mike's shoe. They then proceeded to take objects out of his shoe, including tennis balls, a baguette and a piece of paper with an instruction for Mike to name a playing card. Each of the members of the trio then removed the tapes from their mouth and revealed pieces of papers with the name of Mike's chosen card. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave the trio standing ovations. Their performance was strong enough for the judges to send them to Judge Cuts instead of Sobhi Shaker.

## Judge Cuts

Gentlemen of Deceit's Judge Cuts performance in Episode BC07 consisted of one of the members having guest judge Smack choose a card from a deck. Another member ripped off a corner of the chosen card and then revealed the rest of the card to be inside an orange. Mike, Saf, Smack and Fresh all gave the trio standing ovations. Their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to Quarterfinals, eliminating them from the competition.
Diavolo

**Diavolo** was an Acrobatic Group act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. They were eliminated in Judge Cuts, but were brought back as a Wildcard for the Quarterfinals.

## Background

Diavolo uses dance to explore the relationship between the human body and its architectural environment. Artistic Director Jacques Heim steers Diavolo's diverse team of dancers, designers, choreographers and engineers to create visceral and awe-inspiring works that reveal how we are affected emotionally, physically and socially by the spaces we inhabit. Meticulously designed bespoke architectural structures serve as the central inspiration for each work, activated by the stylistically varied and intensely physical choreography which has become the hallmark of the company throughout its more than 25 year history. Through The Diablo Institute, the company also provides educational and outreach opportunities to people of all ages and abilities while touring internationally and at home in Los Angeles, sharing the pioneering art form and the power of dance as a means of social impact. [1]

## Preliminary

Diavolo's preliminary performance in Episode BC04 consisted of performing its "Trajectoire" piece, a piece that involved acrobats dancing and leaping above a rocking wooden structure. The act was meant to show the transcendence of the human soul against all odds through the ebb and flow of the human experience. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave them standing ovations. Their performance was strong enough for the judges to send them to Judge Cuts instead of Fabulous Sisters.

## Judge Cuts

Diavolo's Judge Cuts performance in Episode BC09 consisted of performing its "Passengers" piece, a piece that involved acrobats dancing and leaping above stairs, a train set, and down a slide, all to Hidden Citizens' cover of A Flock Of Seagulls' "I Ran". The act was meant to represent humanity being a group of passengers on the "train" of life. Mike, Saf, guest judge Nerdy, Pennies and Fresh all gave them standing ovations. However, their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to the Quarterfinals, but they were later reinstated as a wildcard.

## Quarterfinals

Diavolo's Quarterfinals performance in Episode BC014 consisted of performing a piece that involved acrobats climbing a set of ropes in tied to a giant spinning metal wheel and jumping off it, all to Joseph William Morgan's "Time After Time". It was to represent dimensions of "Space and Time". Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave them standing ovations. They did not receive enough votes to advance to the Semifinals, eliminating them from the competition instead of Preacher Lawson.
Jackie Evancho

**Jackie Evancho** was an Opera Singer act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. She was eliminated in the Preliminaries.

## Background

Jackie Evancho says her desire to perform was born after her family saw the film version of “The Phantom of the Opera” when she was just seven years old. “We went to see it in the movie theater. It was very, very good,” Jackie told Pennsylvania television station WPXI. “It was a very long movie and we were mesmerized by it.” Her mother, Lisa, purchased the DVD and something in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s score made a big impression on the little girl. Still, as she sang the melodramatic tunes from the film around the house in her shimmering soprano, “We really didn’t think [her voice] was anything out of the ordinary,” says her dad, Mike. “She’s our oldest daughter; there were no other seven-year-olds to compare it to.”

Mike and Lisa remember the night they realized that had more than just a “nice” voice. “At her first little talent competition, we invited my parents,” Mike recalls. “She started to sing, my folks looked at each other like ‘What’s going on here?’ Plus with the crowd reaction, we knew how special her singing was.”

She auditioned twice for “AGT” in person in Philadelphia before Season 5, but the producers passed on her. “I saw a video with Nick Cannon saying they were [also] doing YouTube auditions,” recalls Jackie’s father Mike. “We decided to put something up and then we forgot about it.”

## Preliminary

Jackie Evancho's Preliminary performance in Episode BC01 consisted of singing "O Mio Babbino Caro." Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave her standing ovations. However, her performance was not strong enough for the judges to send her to the Judge Cuts, eliminating her from the competition instead of Daniel Emmet.
Zuma Zuma

**Zuma Zuma** was an Acrobatic Group act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. They were eliminated in the Preliminaries.

## Background

Based in Las Vegas, Zuma Zuma is a group of acrobats that is fueled by pure adrenaline. The members, who are of African descent, came together to form a group incorporating gymnastics, jumping, juggling, balancing and contortionism. Zuma Zuma's act is fast-paced, but extremely precise. Their movements are high-energy and full of acrobatic ingenuity, with stunts ranging anywhere from eye-popping acrobatics to fire-laced limbo. [1]

## Preliminary

Zuma Zuma's Preliminary performance in Episode BC03 consisted of jump-roping, flips, and other acrobatic tricks to Sean Kingston's "Fire Burning." Saf and Fresh gave them standing ovations. Their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to Judge Cuts, eliminating them from the competition along with Lightwire Theater and instead of Chicago Boyz.
Recycled Percussion

**Recycled Percussion** was an Instrumentalists act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. They were eliminated in the Preliminaries.

## Background

Recycled Percussion is a band from Goffstown, New Hampshire. Ryan and Justin are not only cousins, but also the drummers; James joins them on guitar and DJ Todd rounds out the group that is rightfully called Recycled Percussion. For the 10 years before their audition, they have been creating their unique style of music on just about anything they can get their hands on whether it was everyday household objects like ladders, buckets, trashcans and even metal grinders. The group is determined to inspire a drug free youth to tune in and watch the amazing things one can do when one puts his or her mind to it. [1]

## Preliminary

Recycled Percussion's preliminary performance in Episode BC03 consisted of drumming on various recycled objects to The Sweet's "Ballroom Blitz." The group notably performed on a vertically slanted platform. Unimpressed by their performance and finding it rather messy and cluttered, Saf, Pennies and Fresh buzzed the act. Their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to the Judge Cuts, eliminating them from the competition instead of Tokio Myers.
Shimshi

**Shimshi** was a magician act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. He was eliminated in the Preliminaries.

## Background

Shimshi was born in Tel-Aviv, Israel. After 7 years of performing Magic in Israel, Shimshi moved to America. Shimshi is currently the resident illusionist for the Wynn Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Steve Wynn says: “Shimshi is the best” and personally welcomed him to Wynn | Encore since 2009. In 2012, Mr. Wynn had Shimshi create an illusion act for his 100 million dollar featured show, Le Rêve.

Shimshi has performed his corporate show, for many of the top Fortune 500 Companies. He was also privileged to perform at many of Hollywood’s biggest celebrity events. Michael Jackson, Muhammad Ali, Robert De Niro, Steven Spielberg, Ryan Seacrest, Usher and Tiger Woods are just a few of the stars that have witnessed Shimshi‘s magic, as well as The Prince of Saudi Arabia and President Clinton. [1]

## Preliminary

Shimshi's preliminary performance in Episode BC01 consisted of performing a series of card tricks including revealing a chosen card without his hands touching the deck and revealing a signed card in the battery case of Saf's phone. Saf gave him a standing ovation. His performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to the Judge Cuts, eliminating him from the competition along with David Blaine and Landon Swank instead of Mat Franco.
Marwadi College Mimes

**Marwadi College Mimes** was a Mime Group act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. They were eliminated in Judge Cuts.

## Background

Marwadi College Mimes is a group of students who attend Marwadi College in India.

## Judge Cuts

Marwadi College Mimes' Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT01 consisted of performing mime as a group. Unimpressed, Mikey and Pennies buzzed the act. Their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to the Quarterfinals, eliminating them from the competition.
Daniele Vitale

**Daniele Vitale** was a Saxophonist act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. He was eliminated in the Judge Cuts.

## Background

Daniele Vitale is an Italian saxophonist specialized in weddings and international events.

Born and raised in the province of Naples (Italy). Daniele's musical interest began as a child after seeing for the first time up close a wonderful all-shiny golden saxophone decides that he will be his faithful life partner. .

To date, his Youtube channel has 4.1 Million subscribers and more than 781 million views. [1]

## Judge Cuts

Daniele Vitale's Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT04 consisted of performing O-Zone's "Dragostea Din Tei" on the saxophone. Bored, Mikey buzzed the act, but Luke and guest judge Nerdy gave him standing ovations. His performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to Quarterfinals, eliminating him from the competition along with Shake It Up and TPM.
Nina Conti

**Nina Conti** was a Ventriloquist act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. She was eliminated in Judge Cuts, but was brought back as a Wildcard for the Quarterfinals where she was eliminated again.

## Background

Nina has won a British Comedy Award, stormed Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard’s Good News, Sunday Night at the Palladium, and made a BAFTA nominated film - all without even moving her lips. Nina has now announced the dates of her largest scale UK tour to date – and in a spectacular feat of ventriloquism - it is an entirely improvised every night. Tickets are now on sale.

Nina began her career as an actress at the Royal Shakespeare Company, before the genius and anarchic theatre director Ken Campbell inspired her to become a ventriloquist. In 2008 she won the prestigious Barry Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for her solo show Complete and Utter Conti. In 2010, Talk to the Hand had sell out seasons in Edinburgh, London, Melbourne, the Sydney Opera House and New York. [1]

## Judge Cuts

Nina Conti's Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT01 consisted of performing an original song on the guitar with her monkey puppet and then inviting a volunteer from the audience to wear a dummy mask controlled by her and the volunteer briefly played the guitar. Luke, guest judge KD and Pennies gave her standing ovations. Her performance was not strong enough for the judges to send her to the Quarterfinals, eliminating her from the competition instead of Matteo Lane. She was later reinstated as a Wildcard for the Quarterfinals.

## Quarterfinals

Nina Conti's Quarterfinals performance in Episode OUT06 consisted of having a conversation with her monkey puppet about Canadian jokes, dogs and whether Nina needs a puppet. At the end of the performance, she put her puppet in her bag and changed her voice to that of the puppet without holding it. She did not receive enough votes to advance to the Semifinals, eliminating her from the competition instead of SandyRedd.
Episode BC18

**Episode BC018** is the eighteenth and final episode of FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions, consisting of several finale guest performances and the final results to see who is the best talent in the world. It came after Episode BC017 and before Episode OUT01.

## Top 10's Journey

The Final 10 have been through a lot to get to where they are. Below, in alphabetical order, is a section showing their journey and how they got to where they are now.

## Special Guest Performances/Events

* Guest judges Mikey and Luke performed. Mikey sang Ariana Grande's "Dangerous Woman" and Luke sang Jeff Buckley's "Hallejuah".
* \_agtoninsta finalist and magician Zack Ladden performed some magic tricks for the Judges.
* Several guests including Tasha, Mr. Slimy and Cheesecake from judge Mike's survivor fantasy show, *Mikevivor*, joined the Judges and discussed about finalists from both shows.
* The *FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time*judging panel was announced along with some new cast members including KD (original owner of r/fantasyagt on Reddit) and Aaron.

## Finalist Collaborations

* **V.Unbeatable** with singer and dancer Julianne Hough. She sang her new single, "Transform", while V.Unbeatable danced along to the song.
* **Haley Reinhart** with actor and pianist Jeff Goldblum. They performed his song, "My Baby Just Cares...".
* **2CELLOS** with chinese pianist Lang Lang. They performed Guns N' Roses' "Live and Let Die".
* **Brian Justin Crum** with semifinalist Deadly Games and opera-rock singer Cristina Ramos. They sang "The Show Must Go On" by Queen while Deadly Games performed some knife tricks.
* **Kseniya Simonova** with violinist Tyler-Butler Figueroa and singer Angelina Jordan. Kseniya told another sand story as the other two performed to Lewis Capaldi's "Someone You Loved".
* **Darci Lynne** with fellow competitor and singing ventriloquist, Terry Fator. They performed "Anything You Can Do" from *Annie Get Your Gun.*
* **Dimash** and **Sohyang**. They both sang Eric Carmen's "All By Myself".
* **Mat Franco** with magicians Penn & Teller and Piff the Magic Dragon. They performed a magic trick based off the religious story of the Three Wise Men.
* **Zurcaroh** with fellow AGT counterparts, Brian King Joseph, Duo Transcend and Lindsey Stirling. Brian and Lindsey performed a duet of "Roundtable Rival" while Duo Transcend and Zurcaroh performed some acrobatics.
Michael Grasso

**Michael Grasso** was a Magician act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. He was eliminated in the Preliminaries.

## Background

With the coming of the new millennium, magic has ushered in a new age of creativity and prominence. At the forefront of this rebirth is Michael Grasso. A native of Philadelphia, Michael's unique fusion of classic stage manipulation with live music has captured the imaginations of audiences around the world. His talents have also been featured on numerous television series and specials broadcast ...on both cable and network television. On TLC's series "Magic's Greatest Illusions", Michael introduced a crew of his Gen X Magical Peers to the world. This led to starring roles on two seasons of the hit NBC "Hidden Magic" series, "Them", and the ultra-cool MTV series, produced by Ashton Kutcher, titled "Room 401".

Michael began studying magic almost 27 years ago and has since been on a personal quest to push his art to the highest level of skill and originality. He's not about tricks. He's about real magic. With his powerful and cutting-edge style, Michael has gained international notoriety, performing around the globe in diverse venues for crowds as large as twenty thousand.

From Hollywood's Magic Castle, nightclubs in New York, the beaches of Aruba, the bustling streets of India, and major casinos in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, Michael has established himself as a dynamic stage presence captivating audiences with his skill and charm.

## Preliminary

Michael Grasso's preliminary performance in Episode BC05 consisted of creating the illusion of his assistant being trapped in a box, the assistant replacing him while he disappeared, and then him being revealed to be in the box. His performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to Judge Cuts, eliminating him from the competition along with Josephine Lee and instead of Piff the Magic Dragon.