Watch the Top 5 Best Magicians for Kids on ‘Got Talent’ That Will Blow Your Mind

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March 22, 2022

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Children magicians on To have talent the shows are always a success. Judges and audience alike often soften up to the pint-sized performers on stage. Watch some of our favorite young magicians prove that age doesn’t matter when it comes to the world of magic.

1. Aiden McCann

Aiden McCann appeared in season 14 of England has an incredible talent. His glasses were adorable and he looked like a young Harry Potter. Before starting his number, the performer had already performed a magic trick by having his shoes tied without using his hands. The judges were already impressed. The 10-year-old used Judge Alesha’s ring for his first big act. With just a rag, he made his ring disappear.

After taking a quick jab at Simon Cowell, Aiden’s turn showed Alesha’s ring on the back of a watch that was in a gift box for Cowell. He reached the final in his 2020 season after winning the public vote. Due to Covid-19, Aiden performed magical acts via zoom.

2. Issy Simpson

Issy Simpson was 8 years old when she appeared in England has an incredible talent. She told the judges that she learned the magic from her grandfather which melted the hearts of the audience. Issy combined her two favorite things, reading and magic. After his first act in which Cowell could not move a box containing barley, Cowell needed to recover by thinking about what had just happened.

Issy made it as a runner-up during Season 11. After her show-stopping performances, she was actually signed by the same talent management that signed Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe. In 2019, she participated in The British have talent: Champions.

3. The Incredible Shoji

During season 16 of America’s Got Talent, Shoji was 9 years old when he took the stage. He charmed the audience by saying he would buy tacos and a dog if he won the million dollar prize. Shoji’s sleight of hand left the judges scratching their heads.

He quickly began to make a coin appear and disappear repeatedly. Shoji gave America’s Got Talent champion Shin Lim screamed when he pulled out a deck of cards made by Shin to continue his act. After telling the world that Lim was his hero, Shoji received a birthday surprise from the magician during his brief appearance during a season 16 episode.

4. Kaden Bart Rockett

Kaden was 10 years old when he appeared in season 11 of America’s Got Talent. With the help of his sister, Kaden reached the semi-finals. Kaden started his number off with a cute dance number that sounded innocent. After swapping his tuxedo jacket for a leather jacket.

The “Bad Boy” went wild. His quick act of sawing his sister in half was a success. Kaden and his team produce their own YouTube specials. His most recent premiered this summer. Kaden is also a rising actor who has appeared in horror movies, dark skies and To stay.

5. Henry Richardson

Henry Richardson was a teenager when he appeared on season 12 of America’s Got Talent. During his hearing, he explained to the judges that To have talent actually influenced him to take up magic. His first card trick knocked judge Mel B’s mouth off. After his appearance, Henry did morning talk show rounds, including hello america. He even filmed a Nickelodeon YouTube pilot that saw him perform magical acts across New York.