What Happened to Jonathan Burns in AGT 2024?
Jonathan Burns amazed the judges with his magic and humor with the slices of cheese with Sofia and Heidi in audition and escaped A straitjacket in quarter finals at AGT 2024.
Age (at audition) | 42 Years |
Home Town | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
Act | Contortionist, Magician |
Season | 19 |
Position Reached | Quarter-Finals |
Jonathan Burns did a unique blend of magic and humor with cheese slices at the AGT 2024 stage. Even though Simon voted “No”, all other judges were entertained and voted “Yes,” advancing him to the quarter finals.
In the quarter finals, he brought a mix of humor and magic to the AGT stage with a straightjacket escape from inside a sleeper sofa. However, he could not move on to the semi finals.
Jonathan is from Lancaster, PA, and has a passion for magic and comedy.
Howie Mandel named this guys as a “great comedian and personality” in audition. Let’s dive in to the deep of the life of this incredible magician.
Background
Jonathan Burns grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He discovered his love for magic at a young age when a family friend took him to a magic shop.
Before his appearance on AGT, Jonathan performed at various events, including birthday parties, church functions, and college campuses. He also appeared on other TV shows like “The Jay Leno Show” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden.”
Jonathan has been performing for over twelve years, traveling to more than 400 college campuses in the United States and special events in nine countries worldwide.
However, this is not his first time at AGT stage. He has also performed in the season 14 of AGT.
Jonathan Burns Biography
Real Name | Jonathan Burns |
Age | 42 Years |
Birthplace | Lancaster, PA |
Nationality | American |
Religion | Christian |
Ethnicity | Caucasian |
Profession | Magician, Comedian |
Jonathan Burns Bio
Family & Relationships
Jonathan is married and has two daughters. He often shares his family moments on social media, showing his close bond with his loved ones.
What happened in America’s Got Talent?
Audition
Jonathan Burns performed a magic act that involved the judges, Heidi Klum and Sofía Vergara in AGT 2024.
He made them count 10 slices of cheese and asked to put them inside themselves. Then he magically moved 2 slices from Heidi to Sofía using a humorous musical device.
Howie Mandel praised Jonathan as a “great comedian and personality”. Sofia thought it was “a little slow,” but eventually gave in to the crowd’s pressure and voted “Yes.”
Despite Simon Cowell’s “No” vote, Jonathan advanced to the next round with the support of Howie, Heidi, and Sofia.
Quarter-Final
Jonathan Burns again brought laughter and wonder to the AGT stage with his act involving a straightjacket escape while trapped inside a sleeper sofa. His performance sought to blend humor and magic, striving to awaken the audience’s inner child.
However, Simon Cowell buzzed the act early, stating he found it predictable and disappointing, considering the time Jonathan had to prepare. Despite Simon’s criticism, Howie Mandel appreciated Jonathan’s unique combination of comedy and magic, while Heidi Klum found his act surprising and enjoyable.
Sofia Vergara enjoyed it too, even if she didn’t find it groundbreaking. Jonathan’s performance highlighted his playful spirit and creativity, even if it didn’t win over all the judges.
Social Media
Feature Image Credits : Instagram@agtauditions