Shin Lim

About

2015 World FISM Champion for Close Up Card Magic who is a self-proclaimed "sleight of hand artist." His magic combines dexterity, precision and grace. He became the winner of the 13th season of America's Got Talent in 2018, followed by the inaugural winner of America's Got Talent: The Champions in 2019. 

Before Fame

His career as a "sleight of hand artist" got off to a rough start as he suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome and a career-ending injury to his thumb tendons. 

Trivia

His magic videos have earned him more than 1.2 million subscribers on YouTube. He was the IBM People's Choice Award winner for Best Close-Up Magician three years in a row (2013-2015). 

Family Life

His brother is the one who peaked his interest in magic. He was born in Canada and raised in Singapore. He became engaged to dancer Casey Thomas in August 2017. They tied the knot on August 19, 2019.

Associated With

He went viral on YouTube in an episode of the show Penn & Teller Fool Us. 

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