So, for those of you who don't remember this I'd like to welcome you to my Mom's basement. My name is Ryan and I'll be your guide to all the things I enjoy in my nerdy existence.
One of those things is reality television and there is no better summer reality show than America's Got Talent, otherwise known as AGT. I did promise that sometime during the season I would give my thoughts and I originally thought it would be once they announced the top 48 acts. Well, that didn't happen (stupid computer). So what you are going to are my thoughts on tonight's top 10 show with proper rankings about how the acts all did, along with some predictions.
1) Team iLuminate
I really did not want to like these guys much. They reminded me of last year's act Fighting Gravity and they still kind of do. The main difference is that they haven't had a big mistake and are a super group of trained dancers. Tonight they performed a cool act with geometric shapes. Also points for using music by former finalists Nuttin' But Stringz, who I thought should have won their season. Solid performance all around
2) Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.
If you've ever listened to me talk about acts who should win AGT I also hate it when singers win. This year is the first time I can honestly say I would be fine with a singer winning, especially Landau. He's a singer who belts old time Rat Pack songs with a certain class and style that is reminiscent of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, tackling "Ain't That A Kick In The Head" tonight. He might not be as good as the two of them but he's pretty darn good. I'd pay to see him sing and he's the only singer I would say that for.
3) Landon Swank
I'm surprised I have him this high, but Landon is a very solid magician. Sure, some of his tricks are incredibly obvious to figure out but even still I enjoy his magic. His act tonight was very suave, creating an illusion where he spit up a fish after eating a Goldfish cracker and then places the fish into a tank putting his hand through the glass. Sure it might be simple, but sometimes simple works. It brings the magic back.
4) Anna Graceman
This little 11 year old sure can sing!
