You’ve Never Witnessed a Comeback Quite Like Balloon Taro’s! What began as a performance seemingly headed for disaster quickly turned into a jaw-dropping display of resilience and creativity. Just when it seemed like things couldn’t get worse, Taro stunned the audience with his quick thinking and innovative flair, transforming a chaotic moment into an unforgettable spectacle

Before his performance even started, Taro stunned both the audience and the judges with an unexpected twist. Peeling off his plain sweatpants and hoodie, he revealed chiseled abs and a bright Speedo, striking exaggerated bodybuilder poses and playfully flexing for the crowd. Just as everyone thought they’d seen it all, a giant red balloon suddenly bounced onto the stage, setting the tone for his whirlwind act. The sheer unpredictability of his performance even left Simon Cowell visibly baffled, but in the end, it was compelling enough to change Simon’s vote, turning skepticism into approval

erhaps you’ve wondered what it’s like to be encapsulated in a giant balloon while fearlessly bouncing around a stage. That’s exactly what Balloon Taro from Japan has been doing for 23 years, and his audition on Season 19 of America’s Got Talent had several unusual tricks in store.

Joined by his son, who took on the role of helper, Balloon Taro (who also goes by Fusen Taro) walked a razor-thin line of comedy, disaster, and triumph — all within the span of a few minutes. His whirlwind Act even bewildered Judge Simon Cowell, who ultimately changed his vote.

Taro usually performs for small groups in Japan and told the Judges through an interpreter that he was “extremely nervous” to be on the AGT stage.

“My dream is to show this performance all over the world,” declared the balloon man.

What is Balloon Taro’s Act all about?

Balloon Taro appears on America’s Got Talent Season 19 Episode 6 “Auditions 6”. Photo: Greg Gayne/NBC

Before his Act even began, Taro shocked the audience and Judges. After taking off his non-descript sweatpants and hoodie to reveal ripped abs and a Speedo, he jokingly began posturing like a champion bodybuilder, flexing his muscles and hamming it up to the audience. At this point, exactly zero people expected a giant red balloon to come bouncing out on stage.

He quickly commandeered the balloon and put it over his head, continuing the hilarious muscle flexing. But then, he disappeared inside the balloon, and the audience held their breath (likely along with Taro) to see what would happen next. Suddenly, his head popped out, and he began bouncing around the stage in what must be one of the most surreal scenes on AGT.