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'AGT' Season 19: Watch judges' petrified experessions as Super Silva Jr's audition walks a fine line

In 2023, Super Silva Jr participated in Season 9 of 'Spain's Got Talent', reaching the semifinals

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: One of the riskiest acts the judges have ever seen opened the sixth week of 'America's Got Talent' Season 19. Super Silva Jr, a Brazilian trapeze performer, mesmerized the judges with his acrobatic act in the episode aired on Tuesday, July 9th.

Super Silva Jr performed several daring acrobatic stunts while suspended from a rope at the top of the stage. His act included ascending a rope to reach an aerial trapeze.

He performed death-defying acrobatic feats on the trapeze without a safety net or cushion below him. "He's as high as you can get," said Terry Crews in awe. Super Silva Jr captivated the audience with a flawless routine, including daring moves where he propelled himself towards catching another trapeze.

Though initially uncertain, he successfully landed the move, adding a dramatic flair to his performance. He concluded with one final aerial maneuver, hanging upside-down from small loops inserted into the ceiling.

Super Silva Jr's act had 'AGT' Season 19 judges on their seat

Compared to previous aerial performances, Howie Mandel declared Super Silva Jr's performance "more dangerous than anything we've ever seen". He praised the act as both hazardous and elegant.

Super Silva Jr's showmanship was commended by Simon Cowell, who acknowledged that trapeze acts aren't typically his favorite. Sofía Vergara described it as both exhilarating and dangerous.

Heidi Klum remarked, "You have us on the edge of our seat." Each of the four judges enthusiastically voted "yes" for him to advance in the competition.

'AGT' Season 19 viewers in awe of Super Silva Jr's act

Not only did the NBC judges express admiration, but viewers at home were equally stunned, if not more so. Many took to social media to praise the artist's performance.

On X, one user wrote, "Amazing high flying performance from Super Silva Jr.'s." Another added, "I shouted out while seeing this act on #AGT, “He’s not done?” Super Silva Jr.'s trapeze was phenomenal! How does one acquire THAT MUCH upper-body strength?"

One user wrote, "Silva was absolutely bonkers! I have never seen someone walk upside down before!"

Dubbing it one of the best on the show, one user said, "Acrobat type acts have such a stranglehold on this season right now I've never seen anything like it. Arguably the 4 best acts of the season (Hakuna Matata, Silva, Sebastian & Sonia, Ashlee Montague) are acrobat/aerialist type acts. Need some good acts in other genres soon."

Another user wrote, "Watching America's Got Talent and have to say that trapeze artist is one of the most impressive I have ever seen. HE SHOCKED ME!" One user added, "THis trapeze artist just fired up the audience after the bad knight act."

Who is Super Silva Jr in 'AGT' Season 19?

Brazilian acrobatic trapeze artist Weddington Alves, better known by his stage name Super Silva Jr, is renowned for his high-altitude performances involving swings and other challenging obstacles.

In 2023, he participated in Season 9 of 'Spain's Got Talent', reaching the semifinals. He has dedicated fifteen years to honing his skills. Despite experiencing fractured bones from accidents, his passion for the sport is too strong for him to consider giving it up.

His family has a background in trapeze artistry. The judges of 'AGT' were informed by his translator that he had endured two serious accidents. "It is my life," he remarked, "but it can be fatal." He aims to become as famous as possible in his family's honor.

Season 19 of 'America's Got Talent' premieres new episodes every Tuesday at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on NBC. The season is available for streaming on Peacock, where episodes can be viewed the following day.