Shin Lim | |
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 Lim in 2016 performing his "Dream Act" | |
| Born | September 25, 1991 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Occupation | Close-up magician |
| Years active | 2009–present |
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| Spouse |
Casey Thomas (m. 2019) |
Liang-Shun Lim[1] (Chinese: 林良尋; pinyin: Lín Liángxún; Wade–Giles: Lin Liang-hsün; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lîm Liângsîm; born September 25, 1991),[2] known professionally as Shin Lim, is a Canadian-American magician, recognized for his use of card manipulation and sleight of hand. He is known for elaborate close-up card magic routines, during which he remains silent with the tricks set to music. He is self-taught, having learned most of his skills from watching YouTube, and has in turn shared some of his own techniques in videos on the site.
Originally educated to be a pianist, Lim took up magic as his career after being diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Lim was discovered around 2012, began to tour internationally, and subsequently won the 2015 championship of the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques in Close-up Card Magic. His appearances on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and his wins on America's Got Talent during its 13th season in 2018 and on America's Got Talent: The Champions led to even greater international fame.
- ^ "Alumnus Shin Lim Wins Season 13 Of America's Got Talent". www.leeuniversity.edu. Archived from the original on 16 October 2020.
- ^ Auto, Hermes (2018-09-21). "Shin Lim wins America's Got Talent: 6 things about the Singapore-raised magician | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. Retrieved 2022-06-16.