Plot

This is it. Almost. The entire summer has come down to this -- and a little more. The four finalists from the sixth season of "America's Got Talent" are about to be named -- after a fair amount of fluff.

Sharon Osbourne says the anticipation has been killing her all day long. She notes this is the first time the show has had a band and a magician in the Top 10. Nick asks Howie about the goldfish from Landon Swank's illusion, and whether it actually survived the performance. Howie confirms, with video evidence that the fish did, indeed, make it. And he adds that the fish is now living in his house.

To the results: Nick calls out the Smage Bros. and Team iLuminate. The Smages got overall good reviews from the judges, but Piers was the holdout who said it wasn't as good as their previous routines. Team Illuminate wowed the judges, who gave them a standing ovation. Howie says it's a tough call between the two acts, saying he's never seen anything like what the Smage Bros. do indoors. He then tells Team iLuminate that they are the second-most fun he can have in the dark. Sharon, accurately, calls the joke "hokey." Nick announces that the act moving on to the finals is ... Team iLuminate.

Howie says he's thrilled and says "there's a good chance you're going to take this all the way."

Nick next calls out Miami All Stars and Lys Agnes. We're reminded of all the great reviews Miami All Stars got before last night, when Piers buzzed them because, as he said, they became a "silly cheerleading act." It was much of the same for Lys, who was on the judges' good side until last night, when Howie and Sharon were pretty disappointed with her rendition of Aerosmith's "Dream On." Piers backed her up.

Before the result is announced, Piers reminds everyone that this is about more than just last night and it's been a great season. He says they should be proud of themselves after having grown the way they have. Nick announes that the act moving on to the finals is ... (Lys is already tearing up, and has been since she walked onto the stage) ... neither. The leader of the All Stars says he's grateful to America, to NBC, to the city of MIami, for the amazing journey. Lys says Tuesday night was a big moment for her and thanks the people who see what she calls an artist's ability to express different things. Piers says he thinks we're going to hear more from both of them and wishes them luck.

Poplyfe and Landon Swank are called out next. Poplyfe has enjoyed rave reviews all season, including Tuesday night when they went out with a Jackson 5 medley that earned them a standing ovation from everyone, including the judges. Landon has amazed the judges most of the way, but needed a wild card to stay in the competition. He's made the most of it, though, by flooring the judges with some amazing illusions. They loved Tuesday's routine, as well.

Sharon says she loves both acts and she has mixed emotions seeing the two of them on stage together. She reminds them that they're standing there because America has voted them into the Top 10. She says this isn't the end, but just the beginnings of their careers. Nick announces that the act moving on is ... Poplyfe.

Landon thanks everyone for their support and gets in a plug for his Twitter handle (@landonswank, if you're wondering).

Be our guests: Nick introduces one of Simon Cowell's other creations, Il Divo, who perform the title song from their new album, "Wicked Game."

Back to the results: West Springfield Dance team and Silhouettes are called to the stage. West Springfield has been a pretty big favorite of the judges all season, but Tuesday's performance fell flat and all the judges were unanimous in the sentiment that they've seen all West Springfield has to offer. Silhouettes, on the other hand, have been a judges' favorite all season and continued that streak with another highly praised performance on Tuesday night. Nick announces that the act going into the finals is ... Silhouettes.

Howie reiterates his previous theory that this is the "year of the dance." He notes that Team iLuminate is already in the final.

It's down to Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. and Anna Graceman, who are sitting pensively backstage. Both are staring at the ground as Nick somberly introduces them and escorts them to the stage. We're reminded of Anna Graceman's rise to the Top 10, but her Tuesday night performance drew some of her first criticisms of the season as Piers said she struggled in her lower register. Landau, meanwhile, seemed to hit his groove even bigger than he has all season. All three judges gave him big compliments, including Piers, who said he'd pay his own money to see Landau in a 90-minute concert.

After a drama-filled introduction, Nick finally reveals that the act moving on to the finals is ... Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. He drops his head and looks over at little Anna, who claps graciously and hugs Landau before breaking down in tears as the crowd gives her a standing ovation. Landau says he's grateful but it's tough competing, especially against some of the kids like Anna, who have become friends.

So that's it. The Final Four are:

Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.

Poplyfe

Silhouettes

Team iLuminate