I consider William Close as a cheater. He is the act, then he hires all these professionals to surround him. Without these "hired hands" his act would be nothing. If he had a troupe he came with it would be a different story.
Tom Cotter finally got warmed up, but he used the phrase that automatically disqualifies any contestant in my book: "It means the world to me" I am sick of hearing that line.
Loved the dogs, but after 10 minutes I would want someone to SHOOT me.
The kids dancers were fun, but no they were not "perfect" and there were many flaws. We overlook them because they are cute kids.
Joe Castillo was boring tonight. I LOVE his act, but tonight I actually skipped. I could not stand the music and the changes in the artwork were not "dramatic" or moving in any way. The music seemed "random" not timed to the art.
David Garabaldi was fun to watch tonight. But once again, if I find mind drifting on a 90 second act, what would happen during a 90 minute act?
So who would I actually pay to see in Vegas?
In order: Tom Cotter, Dogs, CMYKs, Joe Castillo, Kid dancers (you have to drag me kicking and screaming), Close (I will fake an epileptic seizure to keep out of that theater.)