10 contestants went toe to toe Wednesday night during the two-night “America’s Got Talent” finale, but only one of them could walk away with the $1 million prize and the chance to headline their own show in Las Vegas.
And the winner is: Magician Shin Lim!
The 26-year-old self-taught magician born in Canada and based in Massachusetts pulled a victory out of his hat thanks to his skill with sleight of hand magic and close-up illusions. In the finale, he worked a particularly dazzling series of card tricks for host Tyra Banks.
“Thank you so much, everyone. I love you all so much,” said Lim as the credits rolled.
Lim narrowly edged out the Götzis, Austria-based dance troupe Zurcaroh, who showed plenty of class by embracing him after host Tyra Banks named him champion.
It was a hard-fought win, especially considering the mind-blowing performance by Zurcaroh earlier in the night. We won’t ruin it by trying to describe it, but you can watch it for yourself and seriously, be amazed.
(Excerpt) Read more in: The Wrap