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The twenty-seventh episode of Season 7, and the one hundred and sixty-fourth ever episode of America's Got Talent, aired on August 29, 2012. It was the first Semifinals results episode and took place in Newark, in the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. 3 acts proceeded to the Finals, which would feature six total acts, and 9 acts were eliminated.

Full Episode[]

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Groupings[]

Color Meaning
Moved On
Eliminated


Group 1

Turf
Contortionist Dancer

Joe Castillo
Sand Artist

The Scott Brothers
Dance Duo


Group 2

Andrew De Leon
Opera Singer

William Close
Earth Harpist

Academy of Villains
Dance Group


Group 3

Donovan & Rebecca
Acrobat Duo

Todd Oliver
Ventriloquist

Edon
Singer and Pianist


Group 4

Tom Cotter
Comedian

Bria Kelly
Singer

Eric Dittelman
Mentalist


Group 5

William Close
Earth Harpist

Todd Oliver
Ventriloquist

Tom Cotter
Comedian

Joe Castillo
Sand Artist


Judges' Choice[]

Name Image Act Howie Sharon Howard
Todd Oliver Ventriloquist
Joe Castillo Sand Artist

Results[]

Moved On[]


William Close
Earth Harpist

Tom Cotter
Comedian

Joe Castillo
Sand Artist


Eliminated[]


Turf
Contortionist Dancer

The Scott Brothers
Dancers

Andrew De Leon
Opera Singer

Academy of Villains
Dance Group

Donovan & Rebecca
Acrobat Duo

Edon
Singer and Pianist

Bria Kelly
Singer

Eric Dittelman
Mentalist

Todd Oliver
Ventriloquist

Guest Performers[]