'AGT: All-Stars' 2023: Who is Peter Antoniou? Psychic comedian wanted 'superpowers' as a child
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: As a psychic comedian and recent migrant to the United States, Peter Antoniou faced the daunting task of starting from scratch to build his career. However, his appearance on NBC's ‘America's Got Talent’ in the summer of 2021 proved to be a game changer.
Pete’s quarterfinal performance on the show led to a huge surge in demand for his shows, appearances, and lectures around the country. Now, he will be making a return to the ‘AGT: All-Stars’ 2023 edition. In the buildup to the premiere, we look at the profile of the English "psychic comedian."
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Who is Peter Antoniou?
Peter himself has spoken about the trials of building his career from scratch in America, although AGT proved to be extremely useful. "No one knew who I was. But from the moment my first audition aired, I was getting emails and phone calls. It was almost overnight. It's always a great honor when the people who book acts decide you're the act they want to watch for their party," he recalls.
Hailing from Wallingford, England with over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry, Antoniou has honed his craft as a unique blend of comedy and psychic abilities. He wanted to develop superpowers as a child which led to the study of psychology and mental abilities. His initial fame from AGT helped him land a spot in ‘America's Got Talent Presents: Super Stars Live’ at Luxor in Las Vegas.
In addition to his successful career on stage, Antoniou is also a sought-after speaker and corporate entertainer. He has been invited to perform and speak at events for companies such as Virgin, BMW, and Nokia, to name a few. When he's not on stage, Antoniou can be found sharing his thoughts and experiences on his personal website and Instagram account. His website offers a detailed look at his upcoming events and past performances, as well as resources for those interested in booking him for their own events. On Instagram, Antoniou offers a glimpse into his personal life and behind-the-scenes moments from his performances.
Antoniou really capitalized on his time performing in "America's Got Talent Presents: Super Stars Live" at Luxor in Las Vegas from May to December. He ended up hosting the show by the end of his stint, which he described as a "great journey." Now, Antoniou returns to ‘AGT’ for its first ‘All-Stars’ season, which debuted earlier this month on NBC. His initial ‘All-Stars’ appearance will be in the episode airing at 8 pm on January 16. For his new performance, he brought a complete English tea set as a nod to his native country.
'America's Got Talent: All-Stars' airs every Monday at 8/7c on NBC.