The latest early-release audition from America’s Got Talent has already generated excitement among fans, as the magic collective Hundred Fingers earned a coveted Golden Buzzer from judge Howie Mandel.
The act features the return of acclaimed magician Yu Hojin, who previously competed on America’s Got Talent. This time, he arrived with Hundred Fingers, presenting a larger-scale vision that blended sleight of hand, choreography, and visual storytelling. According to NBC’s early-release footage, the performance centered on an elaborate card-magic routine that left both the judges and audience stunned.
As the act unfolded, the precision and synchronization of the performers transformed traditional card magic into a theatrical spectacle. The judges reacted with visible amazement as cards appeared, vanished, and moved through intricate formations across the stage. The performance culminated in a standing ovation, with Mandel ultimately pressing his Golden Buzzer, sending Hundred Fingers directly forward in the competition.
The Golden Buzzer moment marks one of the first major highlights of AGT 2026, a season that has already featured multiple standout auditions and buzzer-worthy performances. NBC has highlighted Hundred Fingers as one of the season’s most ambitious magic acts, and fans online have praised the group’s creativity and scale.
With a direct path deeper into the competition, Hundred Fingers now joins the growing list of Golden Buzzer recipients hoping to turn an unforgettable audition into an America’s Got Talent championship run. Whether the group can maintain the momentum of this breakthrough performance remains to be seen, but their audition has already established them as one of the acts to watch this season.
Watch the audition: Hundred Fingers Earns Howie Mandel’s Golden Buzzer!