21 February 2023 , 02:51
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America's Got Talent brought out the best performers in the world on Monday evening, but fans couldn't agree on a young Irish magician's performance.
Aidan McCann, 13, put on a confident display as he tried to show Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel exactly we he received that golden buzzer in the first place.
His flawless delivery was well received by the trio on the panel, with young Aidan even having time to flirt with model Heidi.
After joking about Simon's age and making him pick a card, the teen gifted Heidi a box and told her to stare into his eyes to help him form a strong connection.
However, after the intense star, Aidan joked he simply wanted to stare into the 49-year-old's eyes.
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Heidi Klum stares into Aidan's eyes on America's Got Talent All Stars (NBC)Keeping the crowd entertained - and using all the celebs he had available, Aidan then said he needed someone "funny and known all around the world".
Taking in the expected joke, Simon rose to his feet before Terry Crews' name was announced by the youngster.
Aidan quickly moves on, telling each judge to pick a coloured balloon for Terry to pop. After popping the balloons, Simon confirms his octopus card is the same as the one in the green balloon popped, leaving the crowd gobsmacked.
As balloons drop from the ceiling, audience members are treated to the same card, while Heidi's box unveils a purple octopus stuffed teddy.
Aidan picked on Simon Cowell in his AGT All Stars performance (NBC)Clearly impressed by what she witnessed, Heidi, who pressed the golden buzzer in the first place for Aidan, took to Twitter immediately after his performance and gushed: "LET’S WIN THIS THING @aidanmagician!!! #AGTAllStars"
Other fans shared a similar opinion, with one writing: "That was one of the best magic tricks ever."
Another penned: "You are a joy to watch, @AidanMagician! And I have no idea how you did that! #AGTAllStars"
Heidi took to social media to praise the youngster (NBC)However, others were quick to share their disappointment at the act. One user wrote: "This magic bored me so well."
And another agreed, going a step further with their thoughts. "Going to be completely brutally honest, Aidan McCann did not belong on the #AGTAllStars finale," they said.
"I found the routine too juvenile & country fair. Either Eric Chien or Dustin Tavella should have had his spot!"
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Aidan kept the judges entertained (NBC)A third criticised the act and questioned how hard it was to perform, writing: "Why didn't he pop the balloon on the board? My guess is because the card was in his hand #AGTAllStars."
Throughout the show, the trio of judges and the audience were often on their feet to offer their applause to the acts, which ranged from singers and dancers to comedians and choirs.