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Quirky mime performer Tape Face sails through as viewers vote him into finals of America's Got Talent

Published: 01:40 EST, 1 September 2016 | Updated: 02:19 EST, 1 September 2016

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He doesn't have much physical skill, and he never uses his voice, but it seems that America can't get enough of Tape Face.

The quirky performer sailed through to the finals of America's Got Talent, alongside favorites Grace VanderWaal, Sal Valentinetti Jon Dorenbos, and Laura Bretan.

Tape Face doesn't speak, so when asked by host Nick Cannon how it felt to advance, the mime artist set off a party popper in response.

Silent type: Tape Face advanced to the finals on Wednesday's results episode of America's Got Talent

'I wasn't expecting you to be the number one pick,' grinned Simon Cowell calling him 'completely nuts.'

After a public vote the three bottom acts were pious family musicians Edgar, the bizarre Tape Face and 14-year-old opera singer Laura Bretan.

The bidding was close with less than 200 votes separating the top two acts.

Simon apologised, while looking at Laura, one of his favorite acts.

Short interview: Nick Cannon asked Tape Face how it felt to make it to the finals and answered with a party popper

'I'm truly shocked to see you standing there,' said the British music executive, 56.

America chose quirky Tape Face, leaving the judges to rescue Laura.

Edgar went home, after their performance of Bless The Broken Road by Rascal Flatts on Tuesday's show.

No words: Grace VanderWaal was speechless after she was named the first act to advance to the finals

Teen talent: Opera singer Laura Bretan was saved by the judges and made it to the finals

The first act to progress to the finals was adorable singer/songwriter Grace VanderWaal.

The twelve-year-old ukulele player was speechless.

Howie Mandel offered some advice.

The judges: Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Simon Cowell enjoyed the show

'Your world is never going to be the same as it was…you must remain you,' he told her.

'You stay you, I love you,' he raved.

Tween comic Lori Mae Hernandez was sent home alongside the Chicago school choir Musicality.

Sent home: Musicality and Lori Mae Hernandez were sent home

Italian singer Sal Valentinetti was voted through after singing Frank Sinatra's That's Life.

The 20-year-old crooner won over Argentinian drumming/ dance act Malevo.

Magician/NFL star Jon Dorenbos was up against another magician Blake Vogt, from Indiana, and the Las Vegas husband and wife danger act Deadly Games.

Young singer: Sal Valentinetti was voted through by the viewing public

Her guy: Heidi Klum rushed up to congratulate her Golden Buzzer favourite Sal

Good run: Deadly Games came close but failed to advance

Strong effort: Malevo also was sent home

Magic man: Jon Dorenbos of the Philadelphia Eagles advanced to the finals

Jon, of the Philadelphia Eagles, made the cut.

'I love this, thank you America,' beamed the 36-year-old football player.

'Good things happen to good people,' said Howie.

Good guy: The NFL player overcame hardship and is now giving back to help others

Magic act: Darcy Oake of Illusionists performed several eye popping tricks

'John's a great guy,' agreed Simon.

The show had opened with a dazzling performance from magician Darcy Oake, with doves and scantily clad assistants. Another illusionist Yu Ho Jin dropped in to perform a card trick with the judges' faces magically appearing on them.

Jonathan Goodwin also dropped in with another nail-biting act involving handcuffs, a bed of spears and fire.

The AGT semifinals continue next week on NBC with 11 acts competing for a spot in the finals.

The winner of the competition will receive $1million USD in prize money and headline three America's Got Talent Live shows in Las Vegas from October 27-29 at the PH Showroom at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.