Connor Doran

Connor Doran (born February 5, 1993[1]) is an American kite flier from from Bend, Oregon. He performs to music with quad-line kites. He is best known for flying indoor kites reaching the top 12 finalists of the fifth season of America's Got Talent.[2] Connor and his mother, Amy Doran fly at kite festivals, kite-related events, and epilepsy awareness events around the United States.[3]

Career

Doran began kite flying in 2007 to ease his epilepsy-induced anxiety.[1] As an epilepsy advocate, he stated "I used to live in fear of my epilepsy, but when I'm flying my kite, I don't even think about it. I hope my experience helps others build confidence too."[2] He continues to schedule and participate in kite flying performances bringing messages about epilepsy awareness, management, and the Epilepsy Foundation.[3]

America's Got Talent

Doran was eliminated in the Las Vegas round of the competition, but then was brought back by competition judge Howie Mandel as a wild card selection. He made it to the top 24 quarterfinals, and was subsequently eliminated.

Week Song Performed To Performance order Result
Audition "Angel" N/A Sent to Vegas
Vegas Week N/A Eliminated
Wild Card "You Raise Me Up" 9 Safe
Top 24 "Fireflies" 6 Eliminated in Judges' Choice

Sources
  1. Kern, Dave (8 November 2010). "TV star soars at Camas kite festival". The Columbian. Retrieved 2011-05-26.
  2. "Role Model: Connor Doran's Got Talent". Epilepsy Advocate. 15: 3. Winter 2011. Archived from the original (pdf) on 2011-08-29. Retrieved 2011-05-26.
  3. "Connor Doran Dare To Dream". ConnorDoran.com. Retrieved 2020-08-16. News, Media Information, Upcoming Events, Dare to Dream Events


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