Season 8 Auditions

The auditions of Season 8 of America's Got Talent aired from June 4, 2013 to July 10, 2013, in San Antonio, New York City, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and more cities. A total of at least 129 acts auditioned. At least 86 acts proceeded to the Vegas Round, and at least 42 acts were rejected.

Episode 801
Main article: Episode 801

Accepted:
 * David Weathers, Snake Handler
 * Marty Brown, Singer and Guitarist
 * Catapult, Shadow Dance Group
 * The Academy, Irish Dance Group
 * Hype, Dance Group
 * Tristan Jih, Aerialist
 * Dave Shirley, Comedian
 * Kid the Wiz, Dancer
 * Anna Christine, Singer and Pianist
 * 3Penny Chorus and Orchestra, Chorus and Orchestra
 * Pacific Boys Choir, Choir
 * Special Head, Novelty Act
 * Angela Hoover, Stand-up Comedienne and Impressionist
 * Tone the Chiefrocca, Rapper

Rejected:
 * Miu, Dancer
 * Jonny Sarhanis, Novelty Act
 * Nezbit Blue, Yodeling Alien
 * LXS Huerfanos PXXX, Avant-Garde Musicians
 * Chuck from the Bronx, Extreme Eater
 * Alex B, Singer
 * Girl Power, Singers and Dancers
 * Dewalt, Singing and Dancing Group

Episode 802
Accepted:
 * Travis Pratt, Opera Singer
 * Duo Resonance, Balancing Acrobats
 * Ron and Liza, Ballroom Dancers
 * Ruby and Jonas, Ballroom Dancers
 * D'Angelo and Amanda, Ballroom Dancers
 * Mariachi Nuevo Estillo AVM, Mariachi Band
 * Brad Byers, Sideshow Performer
 * Collins Key, Magician
 * Megan Piphus, Singing Ventriloquist
 * Jonathan Allen, Opera Singer
 * Alexanderia the Great, Escape Artist
 * Slackwire Sam, Balancing Acrobat
 * Paul Thomas Mitchell, Singer and Guitarist

Rejected:
 * Pistol Packin' Paula, Western Performer
 * JC Starbright, Singer and Guitarist
 * Andrew Ward, Scary Story Teller

Episode 803
The third audition episode of Season 8, which took place in Chicago, Illinois, is the only audition episode in the history of America's Got Talent in which every single act whose audition was televised passed through to the Vegas Round.

Accepted:
 * Omega Force Strength Team, Strength Team
 * Team Rock, Martial Arts Group
 * Darby, Stunt Cheerleader
 * Kenichi Ebina, Dancer
 * Deanna DellaCioppa, Singer
 * Sprice, Rube-Goldberg Machine Builder
 * Rong Niu, Acrobat
 * American Military Spouses Choir, Choir

Episode 804
Accepted:
 * Struck Boyz, Hip-Hop Dance Group
 * B-Xtreme, Breakdance Group
 * KriStef Brothers, Hand Balancers
 * Hammerstep, Dance Group
 * Bones & the Machine, Contortionist Dancers
 * Rock Dance Project, Ballet Dance Group
 * Leon Etienne, Illusionist
 * Lil Demon, Dancer
 * Studio 19 Dance Complex, Dance Group
 * Sophia Lucia, Ballet Dancer
 * Aaralyn & Izzy, Heavy Metal Band
 * Virginia State University Gospel Chorale, Gospel Group
 * Brandon & Savannah, Band
 * Taylor Williamson, Stand-up Comedian
 * Naathan Phan, Magician
 * Forte, Opera Trio

Rejected:
 * Aneya Marie, Singing Mime
 * The Flying Slovenski Brothers, Novelty Act
 * The Jolley Brothers, Rap Duo
 * Waffle & Tirzah, Animal Act
 * A Tall Order, Ballroom Dancers
 * Chris Antes, Chewing Gum Artist
 * Sunflower State, Band
 * Jacob Calle, Magician
 * Johnny Tong, Magician
 * Shawn McMaster, Magician

Episode 805
Accepted:
 * Kelsey and Bailey, Dog Act
 * Spintacular, Basketball Group
 * Cami Bradley, Singer
 * Tellavision, Television Dance Group
 * David Ferman, Juggler and Balancer
 * Chicago Boyz, Acrobats
 * 2Unique, Rapper and DJ
 * Innovative Force, Acrobatic Dance Group
 * Ciana Pelekai, Singer
 * Mitsi Dancing School, Chinese Folk Dance Group
 * Sully Dunn, Singer and Guitarist
 * Branden James, Opera Singer
 * David Fenley, Singer and Guitarist
 * Dylan Wilson, Hip-Hop Dancer
 * Lil Mike and Funny Bone, Rappers and Dancers
 * American Hitmen, Rock Band

Rejected:
 * Pat McKillen, Singer and Guitarist
 * Spontaneous Art, Novelty Act
 * Squared Circle Review, Wrestling Group
 * Chris the Wedding DJ, Stand-up Comedian
 * Hunk O Mania's International Men of Steel, Dance Group

Unknown:
 * Enrique Reyes, Samba Dancer

Episode 806
Accepted:
 * Olivia Rox, Singer and Guitarist
 * Tummy Talk, Body Drummers
 * Fresh Faces, Dance Group
 * Jim Meskimen, Impressionist
 * Alex Magala, Sword Swallower and Break Dancer
 * Aerial Ice, Ice Skating Aerial Group
 * SensEtion, 3D Videomapping Dance Group
 * Yasha & Daniela, Samba Dancers
 * Aerosphere, Aerialist
 * Jimmy Rose, Singer and Guitarist
 * Chloe Channell, Singer
 * 212 Green, Soul Pop Band

Rejected:
 * Ronald Farnham, Plunger Thrower
 * Perry Kurtz, Rapper
 * Mr. Television, Novelty Act
 * Abel, Instrumentalist
 * Captain Explosion, Danger Act
 * Megan Amigo, Belly Dancing Contortionist
 * Johnny Jetpack, Puppet Act
 * Distraxtion, Human Puppet Act
 * Ice Artists, Ice Artists
 * Animal Impressionist, Animal Impressionist
 * Al Harris, Prop Comedian

Episode 807
Accepted:
 * Ballet Folklorico Mestizo, Dance Trio
 * Aquanauts, Synchronized Swimmers
 * Kevin Downey Jr., Stand-up Comedian
 * Tavi & Antonio, Aerial Duo
 * Timber Brown, Acrobatic Pole Dancer
 * Skilyr Hicks, Singer and Guitarist
 * Milton Patton, Country Singer

Rejected:
 * Dr. Bob Baker, Ventriloquist
 * Lindsey Bradley, Burping Hula Hooper
 * Jesus B-Ball, Basketball Act
 * Secrete Emotion, Poet
 * Jetta, Singer