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'America's Got Talent' recap in Video

By April MacIntyre Jul 31, 2009, 3:49 GMT

America’s Got Talent has winnowed the herd for “callback” episodes that will determine the Top 40 acts, all to compete in Las Vegas. EPA/JONATHAN BRADY

America’s Got Talent has winnowed the herd for “callback” episodes that will determine the Top 40 acts, all to compete in Las Vegas.

Judges announced to 160 hopefuls that 40 of them would be sent packing immediately, not even given the chance to perform in this second round.

The tough-love tape reviews of the contestants meant rejection for disco-dancing  Tony Ferrante, magician Joseph Constantine and The Spiritual Harmonizers.

Piers delivers Mario and Jenny the news they've been waiting for:

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The Ultimate Sacrifice Marcus Terrell has the chance to advance to Hollywood on one condition...

Dance-Off Three dance troupes compete in a dance-off for a spot in the Top 40. :

Emotional Results Mia Boostrom and Kelli Glover are moved to tears for very different reasons.