Magician shocks 'America's Got Talent' audience with incredibly smooth costume changes
Imagine being able to get dressed this fast in everyday life.
That was so fun to watch.
The art of quick change has captivated viewers since the 17th (or perhaps even 15th) century. Perhaps it’s one of the more enduring styles of illusion because it can adapt along with ever changing fashion trends. Or maybe the concept of taking mere seconds to do any mundane task will always baffle us. Either way, it’s an act audiences love time and time again.
And yet, even if you have seen quick change magic before, Solange Kardinaly’s “America’s Got Talent” audition offers a fresh take.
The Portugal-born magician, who just so happens to hold the Guiness World Record for most costume changes in a single minute, stunned the crowd with a number that had 5 seamless outfit swaps, along with a color changing purse and money that appeared out of nowhere. Talk about living the dream.
Besides the quick changes, part of what makes the act so magical is Kardinaly’s charisma and stage presence. She’s clearly having so much fun strutting to Madonna’s “Material Girl” as her character goes on a shopping spree.
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After her performance, Kardinaly got nothing but praise from judges Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel and Simon Cowell, who agreed she was “the best quick-change artist [they] had ever seen” and voted for her to move on to the competition’s next round.
Of course, the judges weren’t the only ones who were impressed. Check out some of these lovely comments from online viewers:
“She's not doing quick change only,but she's a magician as well.this is mind blowing
Great concept and great storytelling. Awesome job!”
“If this isn’t magic, I don’t know what is! Absolutely enchanted by your performance!”
“Even when slowed down to 25% speed you cannot see how she does it, incredible.”
“Not many people know how much work n how much detail goes into a quick change act like this , she truly a wonderful craft lady.”
“Even though I understand how this sort of trick is performed, I was still very impressed. She pulls it off flawlessly. Her transitions are lightning fast with no pulling or bunching. It is obvious that she has spent A LOT of time perfecting her technique.”
“Freaking awesome...She is really good and knows how to present her craft to the audience.”
Now, if you please excuse me while I take at least 45 minutes to get into ONE outfit today…