'Magical' run comes to end for Dorenbos

It's back to the life of a long snapper for the Eagles' Jon Dorenbos.

The Birds' Magic Man's run on 'America's Got Talent' came to and end last night with a third-place finish in the finals.

Despite clearly wowing the judges, including Simon Cowell, throughout his run, Dorenbos lost out to 12-year-old ukulele player Grace VanderWaal. She takes home the $1 million top prize and the opportunity to headline a show in Las Vegas.

Dorenbos credits his love of magic with saving his life. He submersed himself in the world of magic as a way of coping as a youth after his father killed his mother.

Dorenbos will be back in prime time Monday night.

But in his role as the Birds' long snapper, a job he has held down since 2006.

The 1-0 Eagles play the Bears in Chicago on Monday Night Football.

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Unknown said…
Third Place Win in a National Competition, a great accomplishment - Proud he's from Philly !