It sounds like a truly mesmerizing moment on America’s Got Talent! If the contestant appeared to dissolve into a fluttering cascade of glowing butterflies, it could very well be a mix of skillful illusion and creative stagecraft. Performers often use a combination of choreography, special effects, lighting, and possibly even hidden technology (like projection mapping or holograms) to create such magical visuals.
It’s possible that the glowing butterflies were digitally created or projected, but the way it’s executed, especially with the performer’s timing, can make it feel like something genuinely magical. There might have been some sleight of hand or clever camera angles involved, too, to enhance the illusion.
Do you think the performance leaned more on magic or was it more about visual effects and artistry? Or maybe a mix of both?