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Susan Knox

Britain's Got Talent judges well up as magic act, 13, delivers emotional audition

An incredibly talented young schoolboy left the Britain's Got Talent panel in floods of tears after his emotional audition.

Cillian O’Connor, 13, received a standing ovation from the judges and the audience after he performed a magic trick routine - but with a powerful twist.

The talented young hopeful shared his journey to confidence after he was diagnosed with autism.

In his VT, Cillain explained: "Before I found magic my social skills were very bad. I would just be in the corner and not want to be within 50 feet of anyone."

While performing his magic trick, Cillian further shared some insight into his life with autism which ultimately left judges Simon Cowell, Bruno Tonioli, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon emotional and in tears.

Cillian gave an incredible performance (ITV)

The Britain's Got Talent hopeful explained while on stage: "I've learned that having autism is not a disability but an ability.

"When I was younger I was unable to interact with people. I felt a bit empty and incomplete. I felt invisible," Cillina said just as a cup disappeared from his routine.

"After discovering magic my life changed - it was like a light coming on inside my head," he continued as a light appeared from nowhere.

Amanda was left in tears (ITV)

"I found a way to interact with people through my magic," he went on.

Once his routine came to a close, Cillian was left stunned as the audience erupted into cheers while giving him a standing ovation.

The 13-year-old schoolboy then broke down into tears as the judges stood up from their seats to praise his powerful performance.

Alesha couldn't hold back the tears (ITV)

All judges gave a standing ovation as Bruno said" "Why am I crying, you make us cry."

An emotional Simon went on to add: "You are unbelievable talented. That freaked me out. There is something really really incredible about you and I do believe in magic. You are an amazing performer. Brilliant."

Elsewhere, an incredibly emotional Amanda said: "You've made me and Alesha a mess. You were amazing. I mean phenomenal.

Cillian then broke down in tears after getting the four yes votes he had always dreamed of (ITV)

"I'm really glad magic changed your life and given you so much confidence - you are a little superstar."

Cillian then broke down in tears after getting the four yes votes he had always dreamed of.

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