Magicians

Shin Lim

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Full NameLiang-Shun Lim (Chinese: 林良尋; pinyin: Lín Liángxún)
Date of BirthSeptember 25, 1991 (age 32)
Place of BirthVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
NationalityCanadian-American
OccupationClose-up magician
Years Active2009–present
Known ForPenn & Teller: Fool Us, America’s Got Talent season 13 winner, America’s Got Talent: The Champions winner
Notable Achievements2015 Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques (FISM) winner in Close-up Card Magic
SpouseCasey Thomas (m. 2019)
Early LifeSecond of three children, born to Singapore-born parents; moved from Singapore to Acton, Massachusetts
EducationActon-Boxborough Regional High School; attended School of Music at Lee University, double majored in piano and telecommunications
Magic StyleElaborate close-up card magic routines set to music, performed silently
Self-taughtLearned magic from watching YouTube videos and shared some techniques online
Career StartSwitched from piano to magic after being diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome
International FameGained fame from tours, television appearances, and winning major competitions
Net WorthApproximately $5 million
Notable TV AppearancesPenn & Teller: Fool Us, America’s Got Talent, America’s Got Talent: The Champions
Early Music InterestInitially learned violin before switching to piano

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