Full Name | Liang-Shun Lim (Chinese: 林良尋; pinyin: Lín Liángxún) |
Date of Birth | September 25, 1991 (age 32) |
Place of Birth | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian-American |
Occupation | Close-up magician |
Years Active | 2009–present |
Known For | Penn & Teller: Fool Us, America’s Got Talent season 13 winner, America’s Got Talent: The Champions winner |
Notable Achievements | 2015 Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques (FISM) winner in Close-up Card Magic |
Spouse | Casey Thomas (m. 2019) |
Early Life | Second of three children, born to Singapore-born parents; moved from Singapore to Acton, Massachusetts |
Education | Acton-Boxborough Regional High School; attended School of Music at Lee University, double majored in piano and telecommunications |
Magic Style | Elaborate close-up card magic routines set to music, performed silently |
Self-taught | Learned magic from watching YouTube videos and shared some techniques online |
Career Start | Switched from piano to magic after being diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome |
International Fame | Gained fame from tours, television appearances, and winning major competitions |
Net Worth | Approximately $5 million |
Notable TV Appearances | Penn & Teller: Fool Us, America’s Got Talent, America’s Got Talent: The Champions |
Early Music Interest | Initially learned violin before switching to piano |