Season 1 Auditions

The auditions of Season 1 of America's Got Talent took place from June 21, 2006 to August 17, 2006, in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. A total of at least 120 acts auditioned. 61 acts proceeded to the Semifinals, and at least 59 acts were rejected.

Episode 101
Auditions from this episode took place in Los Angeles.

Accepted:


 * Bobby Badfingers, Finger Snapper
 * Dave "The Horn Guy" Ewns, Horn Player
 * At Last, Singing Group
 * Sydney "The Kid" Park, Standup Comedian
 * Kenny Shelton, Juggler
 * Bernie Barker, Stripper
 * Alexis Jordan, Singer
 * Kevin Johnson, Ventriloquist
 * Vladimir Malachikhin, Hand Balancing Acrobat
 * Team AcroDunk, Basketball Dunking Group
 * Ivan Pecel, Juggler
 * Nathan Burton, Magician
 * Michael Speaks, Gospel Singer
 * Vladik Miagkostoupov, Juggler
 * J.R. Johns & His Best Friends, Dog Act
 * Rappin Granny, Rapper
 * Celtic Spring, Violin and Irish Dance Group
 * Sugar n' Spice, Act
 * Jessica Sanchez, Singer
 * N'Versity, Singing Group
 * Rabbi Baptiste, Act
 * George Komsky, Singer
 * Andy Chitanga, Act
 * Conrad Wright, Singer
 * Shawn Ryan, Singer
 * Sean and John, Tap Dancers
 * Natasha Le, Pianist
 * Realis, Acrobatic Dancers
 * Caitlyn Taylor Love, Singer
 * Marla and Michelle, Act
 * Hell If I Know, Act
 * Jesschelle, Singer
 * Trey Knight's Stilt World, Stilt Performers
 * Hoopalicious, Hula-Hoop Dancer
 * Desperation Squad, Band

Rejected:


 * Blue Velvet, Singing Trio
 * Shadow Dancing, Novelty Act
 * Eddie Haskell & His Singing Saw, Saw Instrumentalist
 * Kathy Kavanaugh, Singing Harpist
 * Harry Carrey, Impressionist
 * Jay Myl, Nose Flute Player
 * Betty Victor, Singer
 * The Boofont Sisters, Vocal Duo
 * Holy Cow, Cow Suit Dancer
 * Wild Life Wendy & Wazoo, Parrot Act
 * S. Frank Stringham, Balloon Artist\Singer

Episode 102
Auditions from this episode took place in New York.

Accepted:


 * All That!, Clogging Group
 * Leonid the Magnificent, Novelty Act
 * Elliot Zimet, Magician
 * Corina Brouder, Singer/Harpist
 * Dave Smith, Contortionist/Guitarist/Singer
 * PBM, Band
 * Michelle L'amour, Burlesque Dancer
 * Side Swipe, Martial Arts Dance Group
 * Bianca Ryan, Singer
 * The Hemphill Kids, Act
 * Clarence Donaldson, Act
 * Ten13 Concept, Band
 * Billy Januario, Act
 * The King Charles Unicycle Troupe, Unicyclist Group
 * Aaron Burr, Act
 * Daniel Colin, Act

Rejected:


 * William J. McGowan, Opera Singer
 * Frank Simon, Strongman/Balancer
 * Matthew Furhman, Beatboxer
 * Marlon Reynolds, Singer

Episode 103
Auditions from this episode took place in Chicago.

Accepted:


 * The Passing Zone, Comedians/Juggling Duo
 * The Millers, Singer/Guitarist and Harmonica Player
 * Lilia Stepanova, Contortionist
 * Mark "The Knife" Faje, Danger Act
 * Taylor Ware, Singer/Yodeler
 * The Players Club, Step Dancers
 * Quick Change - David & Dania, Quick Change Act
 * K Turbo, Act
 * Sonia Lee, Electric Violinist
 * Chadwick, Act

Rejected:


 * The Chicago Matadors, Dance Group
 * Shawn Crump, Singer
 * Sharon Kissane, Bird Caller
 * Buster Balloon, Balloon Act
 * Flippy the Magnificent, Novelty Act
 * The Laughing Yogi, Comedy Yoga Act