Laughs but no clothes
The act, which lasted just under two minutes, elicited countless gasps and considerable applause from the panel of judges and the live audience.
(JTA) – Anyone who has visited an Israeli beach is likely familiar with the popular beach paddle game known as matkot.
For millions of TV viewers and a live audience of 1400 at America’s Got Talent, a trio of Israeli performers, Bomba, offered an intimate introduction to the sport, emerging with only six wooden matkot paddles, one ball and … no clothing.
Keeping the necessary parts covered, the three performers juggled, hit the ball to one another and cautiously walked back and forth across the stage. They performed to Quincy Jones’ Soul Bossa Nova.
The act, which lasted just under two minutes, elicited countless gasps and considerable applause from the panel of judges and the live audience.
After the performance, which earned a standing ovation, the trio came back out on stage wearing pink bathrobes.
“Is this a famous Israel show? Do people love this?” judge Sofia Vergara asked them.
“Not yet,” one of them replied.
Heidi Klum, another judge, joked that the trio should try using smaller paddles. “We’ve got a lot more to show!” the same performer quipped.
Uncomfortable giggles aside, the judges all voted in favour of the act, including Jewish comedian Howie Mandel, who bid the troupe farewell by shouting “Shalom!” as they exited the stage.
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