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Mat Franco is an American magician who gained national recognition as the winner of the ninth season of NBC's America's Got Talent in 2014, becoming the first magician to win the competition. Following his victory, he launched a Las Vegas residency titled Mat Franco: Magic Reinvented Nightly, which opened at the Linq Hotel and Casino in 2015. His performances emphasize close-up magic, card manipulation, and storytelling.
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How did Mat Franco become famous?
Mat Franco won season 9 of NBC's America's Got Talent in 2014 and became the first magician to win the competition. His prize included US$1 million and a headline opportunity in Las Vegas.
What is Mat Franco: Magic Reinvented?
Mat Franco: Magic Reinvented is his Las Vegas stage show, presented at the Mat Franco Theater. His official website currently promotes the theater as the main place to find his live Vegas performances.
What kind of magic does Mat Franco perform?
Franco is known for close-up and card magic combined with audience participation, comedy, and personal storytelling. His season 9 America's Got Talent performances helped bring this intimate style to a national television audience.
How does Mat Franco's America's Got Talent win compare with Shin Lim's?
Mat Franco won season 9 in 2014 and was the first magician to take the title, while Shin Lim later won seasons 13 and 14. Franco built his post-show profile around a Las Vegas residency, while Lim became known for highly visual card-magic performances.
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