Top 17 Best Virtual Reality Auditions Ever on ‘Got Talent’ Shows

Virtual Reality technology has transformed our world in unimaginable ways. One of these ways includes how we perceive and appreciate talent, with several breathtaking performances on Got Talent shows across the globe making use of this cutting-edge tech. Here are the 17 most unforgettable Virtual Reality auditions that have graced the Got Talent stage, from the illusionary to the outright mind-blowing.

Top 17 Best Virtual Reality Auditions Ever on Got Talent Shows

17. Oleksandr Leshchenko – AGT 2023

The virtuoso from Ukraine, Oleksandr Leshchenko certainly captured the hearts of millions with his spellbinding VR-infused piano concert. His ability to perform complex compositions while simultaneously orchestrating a breathtaking virtual ballet of lights and colors took the fusion of music and VR to new heights, leaving the audience and judges equally awestruck.

16. Metaphysic – AGT 2022

Metaphysic is a multimedia act that uses artificial intelligence to create deepfakes. In their audition for America’s Got Talent, they used this technology to transform Daniel Emmet into Simon Cowell. They also made it appear as if Simon, Howie Mandel, and Terry Crews performed the opera classic “Nessun Dorma.”

15. Trigg Watson – AGT 2023

Trigg Watson’s performance on AGT season 18 in 2023 was a mesmerizing display of virtual reality magic. Combining illusion and technology, Watson then transported the audience into a world of wonder and disbelief.

14. Light Balance Kids – AGT All-Stars 2023

Hailing from Kyiv, Ukraine, Light Balance Kids is a group of talented (mostly) young dancers who certainly mesmerized the judges and the audience on AGT All-Stars 2023. Wearing lights while showcasing their upbeat choreography to “Move Your Feet,” they wowed judge Howie Mandel enough for him to call the group his “favorite act ever” and subsequently gave them his Golden Buzzer.

13. Attraction Juniors – BGT 2022

In Series 15, Attraction Juniors, a group of young performers who presented a powerful message on Britain’s Got Talent, using their shadows and graphics. Led by Martin Szűcs, the son of the founder of Attraction, the Hungarian shadow theatre group that won BGT in 2013, Attraction Juniors delivered a captivating performance that shed light on the issue of bullying, leaving some audience members in tears.

12. UDI Dance- AGT 2018

A captivating blacklight dance act from Siberia, UDI Dance showcased their unique storytelling abilities on AGT Season 13. Through their visually stunning performance about mankind, featuring faceless figures in red and blue, the group conveyed a powerful message open to interpretation.

11. Shadow Ace – AGT 2023

Shadow Ace is a Filipino shadow artist who uses his hands to create stunning illusions. In his audition for AGT 2023, he performed a series of shadow puppetry acts that were both funny and impressive. The judges were so impressed that they gave him a standing ovation.

10. Les French Twins – BGT: The Ultimate Magician 2022

Les French Twins are a duo of magicians who use digital technology to create their illusions. They were a contestant on BGT: The Ultimate Magician, where they used digital technology to create illusions that are both visually stunning and technically impressive. 

9. Kristy Sellars – AGT 2022

Kristy Sellars is a pole dancer who combines her art with projection mapping to create a truly unique and visually stunning performance. Her audition on AGT Season 17 blew the judges away, and she then quickly became a fan favorite.

8. IDEGO – AGT 2019

IDEGO is a virtual reality dance group that uses motion capture technology to create a truly immersive and interactive performance. Their audition on AGT Season 14 was met with rave reviews from the judges, who were impressed by their creativity and technical skill.

7. Silhouettes – AGT Champions 2020

Silhouettes is a shadow dance group that uses their bodies to create intricate and beautiful silhouettes on a screen. They received the Golden Buzzer from Alesha Dixon and finished as finalists in the competition.

6. Canion Shijirbat – Asia’s Got Talent 2017

Canion Shijirbat is a Mongolian dancer who combines graphic design and dance to create a unique and visually stunning performance. In his audition for Asia’s Got Talent 2017, he performed a routine that was both visually stunning and technically impressive. He received the Golden Buzzer from the hosts, Alan Wong and Justin Bratton, and went on to finish fourth in the competition.

5. Oskar & Gaspar – AGT 2017

Oskar & Gaspar are a performance art duo who use 3D projection mapping to create stunning and interactive visual experiences. They finished as quarterfinalists in the competition, but their performance is still considered one of the best virtual reality auditions in Got Talent history.

4. Light Balance- AGT 2017

Light Balance is a Ukrainian dance group that uses LED technology to create a visually stunning and also interactive performance. They received the Golden Buzzer from Tyra Banks during their audition and went on to finish in third place in the competition.

3. Verba Shadow- AGT 2019

Verba Shadow is a truly unique and innovative act from AGT Season 14, that has also helped to redefine the possibilities of shadow dance. Their use of light and shadow is both visually stunning and thought-provoking, and their performances are always full of energy and excitement.

2. Johannes Stoetter – BGT 2020

Johannes Stoetter’s performance on BGT 2020 was certainly a breathtaking display of body painting artistry. Through the clever use of both vivid colors and meticulous attention to detail, Stoetter transformed various performers into various stunning and lifelike animals on stage.

1. Front Pictures- AGT 2018 Season 13

Front Pictures wowed the judges and studio audience with their innovative projection act on AGT Season 13. Their virtual reality performance delved into the pros and cons of the consumer age, showcasing technology’s wonders while highlighting its pitfalls.