Léa Kyle is a French magician who performs quick-change magic.[1] She is known for receiving a Golden Buzzer for her quick-change performance, during her audition on America's Got Talent.[2][3] She also appeared during the series 15 of France's Got Talent, and the seventh season of Penn & Teller: Fool Us.[4]
Léa Kyle | |
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| Born | October 23, 1995 |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Quick-change magician |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | |
| Website | en |
Early life and career
editLéa Kyle was born in October 23, 1995 in Bordeaux, France.[5] Her love of magic began as a teenager. She also enjoys sewing, having taken part in a year-long haute couture course, and makes her own costumes.[6]
Previously a beautician, Kyle entered her first magic contest at the Villebarou International Festival in 2018, and came out on top.[7][8] A year later, she was chosen to perform in the French Magic Championships, and won the title.[9]
Kyle appeared on France's Got Talent during its 15th series, and she successfully fooled Penn & Teller during the seventh season of Penn & Teller: Fool Us.[4]
Kyle received a Golden Buzzer from Heidi Klum for her quick-change performance,[10][11] during the season 16 auditions of America's Got Talent.[12][13] A wardrobe malfunction stalled her semifinal act.[14][15] She finished in fifth place during the finals.[16][17]
In 2021, Kyle appeared on the Italian Saturday night show, Tú sí que vales.[12][13] In March 2022, she performed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.[18][19]
Personal life
editKyle was introduced to magic by her boyfriend Florian Sainvet,[20] another magician who performed on America's Got Talent, France's Got Talent, Spain's Got Talent, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us.[12][21]
On 23 May 2022, Kyle and her boyfriend were in a car accident during an Uber ride in Las Vegas. Kyle sustained three fractured ribs and a crushed lung, while Sainvet had minor injuries, including burns from his seat belt.[22]
References
edit- ^ "Quick-Change Artist Léa Kyle Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction on 'America's Got Talent'". Yahoo!. 8 September 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "'AGT' Quick-Change Artist Lea Kyle Performs Magical Routine to No Doubt: Watch". MSN. 25 August 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "Golden Buzzer Lea Kyle Performs Stunning Quickchange Act – America's Got Talent 2021". NBC. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ a b Branwyn, Gareth (2 February 2021). "Quick change artist, Léa Kyle, stumps Penn and Teller". Boing Boing. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ Roy, Barsha (30 June 2021). "Who is Lea Kyle? All you need to know about the quick-change artist who received a Golden Buzzer on AGT". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "How to explain Léa Kyle's 'dazzling' quick-change AGT act". TheFocus.news. 8 September 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "Quick Change Artist Léa Kyle Has a Romantic Connection to a Past 'AGT' Star". Good Housekeeping. July 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "Quick Change Artist Léa Kyle Has a Romantic Connection to a Past 'AGT' Star". Yahoo!. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "Lea Kyle: 5 Things to Know About the French Quick-Change Artist Who is an 'AGT' Finalist". Hollywood Life. 14 September 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "'AGT' Recap: The Top 10 Perform One Last Time for America's Vote". Hollywood Life. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "'America's Got Talent': Nurse Choir Closes Out 'Amazing' Finals with Joyful Tune - See the Night's Highlights! | Entertainment Tonight". Entertainment Tonight. 14 September 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ a b c Henderson, Cydney. "'AGT': Heidi Klum bewitched by magical quick change act dubbed 'the best' ever". USA Today. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ a b "See the 'world-class' magic act that got a Golden Buzzer from Heidi Klum". Today.com. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Quick-Change Artist Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction on 'America's Got Talent'". 8 September 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "Quick-Change Artist Léa Kyle Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction on 'America's Got Talent'". Yahoo! News.
- ^ "'America's Got Talent' Final: Who won the 2021 Season?". MSN. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "'AGT' finale disappoints viewers as the Season 16 winner is crowned". Yahoo!. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "The Ellen DeGeneres Show : KNTV : March 28, 2022 4:00pm-5:01pm PDT". 28 March 2022. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "What's on TV Monday: 'NCIS' crossover with 'NCIS: Hawai'i'on CBS; 'American Idol' on ABC". Los Angeles Times. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "America's Got Talent Credits Contestant Season 16 Lea Kyle". USA Network. 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Dicker, Ron (30 June 2021). "Quick-Change Artist Turns 'AGT' Into Mind-Bending Fashion Show". HuffPost. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ Cesare, Corey (26 May 2022). "'AGT's Lea Kyle Injured in Las Vegas Car Crash, Recovering From 3 Fractured Ribs, Crushed Lung". Talent Recap. Retrieved 10 July 2022.