Short answer: South Korean magicians are having a breakout moment. In 2026, the Seoul-based magic group Hundred Fingers finished third on America's Got Talent after earning two Golden Buzzers, and Korean creators are behind some of today's most popular magic products. Their signature: precise technique, tight choreography, and highly visual effects that look incredible on camera.
Hundred Fingers on AGT 2026
Hundred Fingers is a team of ten Korean magicians led by Yu Hojin, a FISM Grand Prix winner and champion of the Korean TV competition The Magic Star. Yu first appeared on AGT in Season 17, then returned in 2026 with an entirely new idea: a magic "supergroup" performing perfectly synchronized card manipulation.
It worked. Howie Mandel awarded them his Golden Buzzer at the auditions, then pressed it again during the live quarterfinals, sending them straight to the final. They finished third overall. For a full recap of the season, read our guide to magicians on AGT, BGT and Fool Us.
What makes the Korean style distinctive
- Precision. Card manipulation and flourishes are executed with extraordinary control.
- Visual first. Effects are built to read instantly, which is why they travel so well on social media.
- Performance as choreography. Movement, music, and timing are treated as carefully as the method.
- Practical design. Many Korean-designed products are built to work in real performance, not just on camera.
Korean-created magic you can perform
We work directly with creators, and several of our most popular products come from Korean magicians:
- PADO by MJ: a card-switch gimmick designed to be performed live with the audience right in front of you. It was one of our best-selling tricks of 2026.
- The Starry Night: the first release in MJ's Art Series.
- Flashtrix 2.0 by MJ.
Want to learn the manipulation style?
Card manipulation of the kind Hundred Fingers performs takes serious practice. The path usually starts with solid card handling before moving on to flourishes and productions:
- Learn the foundations with our guide to card magic basics.
- Set realistic expectations with is card magic hard to learn?
- Explore sleight of hand magic tricks and stage magic.
Frequently asked questions
Who are Hundred Fingers?
Hundred Fingers is a group of ten Korean magicians led by Yu Hojin. They finished third on America's Got Talent Season 21 in 2026 after receiving two Golden Buzzers from Howie Mandel.
Who is Yu Hojin?
Yu Hojin is a Korean magician, a FISM Grand Prix winner and a champion of the Korean TV competition The Magic Star. He leads Hundred Fingers.
Where can I buy magic by Korean creators?
The Online Magic Store carries products by Korean creators including MJ, such as PADO and The Starry Night.
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