In 2018, Shin Lim won America’s Got Talent with expert sleight of hand, music, and a large amount of Vegas flair. So, it’s no surprise that he cashed in on his AGT stardom with his own show, Limitless, which opened at the Mirage in May of 2019. What is Lim doing now, and how did he get to Vegas?
How did Shin Lim start in magic?
Lim talks about his journey into magic in Limitless–he was initially a talented pianist until he got carpal tunnel syndrome. Unable to play the piano, he switched to magic, a pretty logical leap for someone already extremely proficient with his hands.
Did Shin Lim Win America’s Got Talent?
Shin Lim won season 13 of America’s Got Talent in 2018, and followed it up by winning America’s Got Talent: The Champions in 2019. Lim was the second magician to win AGT, succeeding his fellow Vegas headliner Mat Franco, who won the show in 2014.
Where is Shin Lim Now?
Lim is currently headlining his own Vegas show, Limitless, at The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. However, unlike most Vegas magicians, Lim has a co-star, Scottish mentalist Colin Cloud. In fact, Cloud performs about 20% of the show, and was featured on half of the show’s posters around Vegas. Cloud has since left the show to begin a residency of his own.
