Season 8 Vegas Round

The Vegas Round of Season 8 of America's Got Talent took place from July 16, 2013 to July 17, 2013, in Las Vegas. A total of at least 84 acts were either seen or shown to perform. 60 acts proceeded to the Quarterfinals, and at least 24 acts were eliminated.

Process
Main articles: Episode 808 and Episode 809

For the first time in America's Got Talent, 60 acts, instead of 48 as in the past three seasons, will be moving on to the live shows. The acts were divided into three categories. One consisted of 30 acts sent straight through to the live performance shows. Another consisted of acts being eliminated without performing. The final group would perform for the 30 remaining spots.



Eliminated without Performing

 * Milton Patton, Country Singer
 * Olivia Rox, Singer and Guitarist
 * Sully Dunn, Singer and Guitarist
 * Yasha & Daniela, Samba Dancers

Straight to Quarterfinals

 * 3Penny Chorus and Orchestra, Chorus and Orchestra
 * Aerial Ice, Ice Skating Aerial Group
 * Aerosphere, Aerialist
 * Alexanderia the Great, Escape Artist
 * American Military Spouses Choir, Choir
 * Angela Hoover, Stand-up Comedienne and Impressionist
 * Anna Christine, Singer and Pianist
 * Aquanauts, Synchronized Swimmers
 * Branden James, Opera Singer
 * Catapult, Shadow Dance Group
 * Chicago Boyz, Acrobats
 * Dave Shirley, Comedian
 * David Weathers, Snake Handler
 * Fresh Faces, Dance Group
 * Innovative Force, Acrobatic Dance Group
 * Jim Meskimen, Impressionist
 * Jimmy Rose, Singer and Guitarist
 * Kelsey and Bailey, Dog Act
 * Kenichi Ebina, Dancer
 * Kevin Downey Jr., Stand-up Comedian
 * Mitsi Dancing School, Chinese Folk Dance Group
 * SensEtion, 3D Videomapping Dance Group
 * Spintacular, Basketball Group
 * Sprice, Rube-Goldberg Machine Builder
 * Struck Boyz, Hip-Hop Dance Group
 * Tellavision, Television Dance Group
 * The Robotix, Band
 * Tone the Chiefrocca, Rapper
 * Tummy Talk, Body Drummers
 * Virginia State University Gospel Chorale, Gospel Group

Danger Acts
Moved On:
 * David Ferman, Juggler and Balancer
 * Brad Byers, Sideshow Performer
 * Alexandr Magala, Sword Swallower and Pole Dancer
 * Sam Johnson, Balancing Acrobat and Juggler
 * Red Panda, Acrobat

Music Groups
Moved On:
 * Forte, Opera Trio
 * Brandon & Savannah, Band
 * American Hitmen, Rock Band

Eliminated:
 * Mariachi Nuevo Estillo AVM, Mariachi Band

Kid Variety Acts
Moved On:
 * 2Unique, Rapper and DJ
 * D'Angelo and Amanda, Ballroom Dancers
 * Ruby and Jonas, Ballroom Dancers

Eliminated:
 * Lil Demon, Dancer
 * Melody Caballero, Acrobat

Comedians
Moved On:
 * Taylor Williamson, Stand-up Comedian
 * John Wing, Stand-up Comedian

Eliminated:
 * Jimmy Failla, Stand-up Comedian
 * Eric Schwartz aka Smooth E, Stand-up Comedian

Dance
Moved On:
 * Hype, Dance Group
 * Kid the Wiz, Dancer

Eliminated:
 * Archbishop Molloy Step Team, Dance Group
 * Art Spark, Dance Group
 * Dylan Wilson, Hip-Hop Dancer

Acrobats
Moved On:
 * Duo Resonance, Balancing Acrobats
 * Timber Brown, Acrobatic Pole Dancer
 * KriStef Brothers, Hand Balancers

Eliminated:
 * Tavi & Antonio, Aerial Duo
 * "Accro" Brandon Rosario, Pole Dancer

Female Singers
Moved On:
 * Deanna DellaCioppa, Singer
 * Selena Mykenzie Gordon, Singer
 * Cami Bradley, Singer and Pianist

Eliminated:
 * Skilyr Hicks, Singer and Guitarist

Kid Musicians
Moved On:
 * Aaralyn & Izzy, Heavy Metal Singer and Drummer
 * Chloe Channell, Singer
 * Ciana Pelekai, Singer

Eliminated:
 * Genesis Nava, Singer

Magic Acts
Moved On:
 * Collins Key, Magician
 * Illusionist Leon Etienne & Romy Low, Illusionists

Eliminated:
 * R.J. Cantu, Magician
 * Naathan Phan, Magician
 * Ariann Black, Magician

Variety Acts
Moved On:
 * Special Head, Novelty Act

Eliminated:
 * Kennedy Davenport, Dancer
 * Megan Piphus, Singing Ventriloquist
 * Lil Mike and Funny Bone, Rappers and Dancers

Male Singers
Moved On:
 * Dave Fenley, Singer and Guitarist
 * Marty Brown, Singer and Guitarist
 * Jonathan Allen, Opera Singer

Eliminated:
 * Paul Thomas Mitchell, Singer and Guitarist
 * Travis Pratt, Opera Singer

Unseen Acts
The auditions of the following acts were televised, but none of them were seen during the Vegas Round.
 * The Academy, Irish Dance Group
 * Tristan Jih, Aerialist
 * Pacific Boys Choir, Choir
 * Ron and Liza, Ballroom Dancers
 * Omega Force Strength Team, Strength Team
 * Team Rock, Martial Arts Group
 * Darby, Stunt Cheerleader
 * B-Xtreme, Breakdance Group
 * Hammerstep, Dance Group
 * Bones & the Machine, Contortionist Dancers
 * Rock Dance Project, Ballet Dance Group
 * Studio 19 Dance Complex, Dance Group
 * Sophia Lucia, Ballet Dancer


 * 212 Green, Soul Pop Band
 * Ballet Folklorico Mestizo, Dance Trio