<P> AGT is co-produced by FremantleMedia North America and Syco Entertainment, Cowell's company . </P> <P> Dunkin' Donuts is a sponsor for a fourth consecutive season . </P> <P> Shin Lim was named the winner on the season finale, September 19, 2018 . This marks the second magician to win . Acrobatic group Zurcaroh and violinist Brian King Joseph came in second and third place respectively . </P> <P> The season had preliminary open call auditions in Orlando, Cincinnati, Savannah, Milwaukee, Houston, Las Vegas, New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles . As in years past, prospective contestants could also submit online auditions . </P>

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