During his performance you will be amazed at what he actually can do with his hands. By joining this subscription program you authorize MGM Grand to send you automated marketing text message at the mobile number provided. When he turned 11 years old, the family moved to Acton, Massachusetts in the United States. Grand Canyon And Vegas Helicopter Tours by Papillon. “I found magic to be a little bit easier to practice than piano and the reason is there are so many variants with magic: there’s sleight of hand, there’s misdirection, there’s props, there’s the smoke, there’s music.”, And, he says, although his act looks ultra-smooth, it’s never a case where he can run on autopilot. I see close-up magic as a totally different art form and other people have seen that as well.”, Although, he adds, “It’s not just sleight of hand. I replicate other people’s tricks, and then I slowly change over time and it becomes my own.”. “Anything can die,” he says. Lim also came back from serious injury: In March 2016, while working on a new trick, he sliced through two of his left thumb tendons, and thought his card trick days might be over. And when a card that has “disappeared” into someone’s pocket slowly reappears, folded up, exiting Lim’s mouth, accompanied by a puff of smoke, the eyes go wider and the astonishment grows. Post-show Meet & Greet Stage Name: Shin Lim (申 林) Birth Name: Liang-Shun Lim (梁顺林) Birth Date: September 25th, 1991 Zodiac Sign: Libra Chinese Zodiac: Goat Height: 177 cm (5’10”) Weight: […] Lim says that came about simply because he was shy in front of strangers and found Zimmer’s dramatic, sweeping music set a better mood than any quips he might make. The family moved back to Singapore when he was two years old where is ethnically connected to the Han Chinese. He has worked hard on his style of tricks from the beginning. Performances are in the Mirage Theatre which is located in the Convention Area. Shin Lim was born in Vancouver, Canada at a time when his father was studying for his post graduate degree. And there is, by and large, no banter. Shin Lim was born in Vancouver, Canada at a time when his father was studying for his post graduate degree. Consent isn't required to purchase goods or services. Copyright © Las Vegas Shows - Entertainment Guide 2012-2020 By Svetlana Rubejov. The family moved back to Singapore when he was two years old where is ethnically connected to the Han Chinese. In 2015, Lim became the International Federation of Magic Societies champion for close-up card magic. For group reservations of 12 or more guests to a single performance date, please call 702.692.9494 or 855.544.5004 or e-mail us. Las Vegas, NV 89109. He moved back home to Acton and lived with his parents. Lim was 20 and studying at the Lee University School of Music in Tennessee. They relocated to Singapore in 1995 and then came back to the States — to Acton, Massachusetts, when he was 11. Complimentary Photo with Shin Lim. The amphitheater-style venue is excellent for watching his spectacular hand movements from any of the 1,250 seats in the house and is complimented by excellent multimedia effects and sound system. No refunds or exchanges will be allowed on ticket sales. Get Directions Now he is headlining his own show in Sin City and life does not get any better than this for a magician. He credits his surgeon and physical therapist for saving his career. They relocated to Singapore in 1995 and … “The way you have to practice eight hours a day sometimes to figure out how to do a move.”. Lim is respected by esteemed magicians for his skill and poetic performance and is considered an inspiration to many young magicians. Seems fair. His goal of becoming a professional pianist came crashing to a halt. Shin Lim relies on superb sleight-of-hand tricks and by manipulating playing cards which will magically appear or disappear during his stellar performance. Now, we know you probably saw him on America's Got Talent and when he took home the trophy during the Champions contest he became a household name. Turn right past Heritage Steak towards Otoro. in 2011, and he won the Federation International de Society Magic World Championship for Close-up Card Magic in 2015. Shin Lim is the winner of "America's Got Talent" Season 13 Finale Live Show Red Carpet in 2018. Walk through two bronze mermaid statues towards the Atrium. Walk into the Casino and turn right just past Lobby Bar through the Atrium. He executes a series of fluid, multi-layered maneuvers that leave audiences — and TV reality show judges — gasping in wonder. Magician Shin Lim started learning magic when he was a teenager, and now has a residency in Las Vegas. Children under the age of 5 are NOT permitted to attend this performance. Visit the Box Office or click here for tickets. The Mirage is pleased to welcome you back. He first learned his trade from his brother who once showed him a simple sleight-of-hand card trick he saw on YouTube. Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA residents only), Privacy Policy - Interest-Based Advertising, Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA residents only), Please call 702.792.7777 for show reservations. On stage, Lim evinces natural charm. (When he’s doing tricks on “Ellen” or “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon,” he engages with the host and he does talk more during his live shows than he did on "America's Got Talent."). After winning this prestigious award he was asked to perform at the House of Magic in Macau, China as well as perform for the victims of the November 2015 Paris Attacks. His interest in magic began when he was nine years old. Lim has a simple, three-word answer when asked what winning did for his life: “Changed it forever.”. Privacy Policy - Interest-Based Advertising Meet the man behind the magic with an exclusive meet & greet “I didn’t feel that terrible because a lot of my friends were also staying with their parents,” Lim says. He then dug deep and trawled YouTube to learn more. It’s what he calls his “Dream Act.”, “I’m not pretending I’m doing actual magic,” Lim says, on the phone from Los Angeles, where he now lives, “but rather performing sleight of hand. Shin said he even tried learning an entire routine using just one hand. Turn right and continue past the Business Services. He was hooked, but the card play evolved into more than a hobby when in college he was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. "Shin Lim is the #1 sleight of hand artist in the world" ~ Huffington Post "My favorite act I've ever seen" -MoviePilot.com His 90-minute show is packed with interesting sleight-of-hand tricks that will blow your mind. The Mirage Theatre will be on your right. Unfortunately, no seats are available. Turn left and continue through Retail Promenade to Roasted Bean. Lim, whose given name is Liang-Shun Lim, was born in 1991 in Vancouver to parents who’d emigrated from Singapore. Turn right and continue past the Business Services. There’s a lot more that goes into it, a lot of misdirection. If so, you'll need to activate your account to enjoy all the features and benefits M life Rewards has to offer. What the “America’s Got Talent” champion does on stage falls under the broad rubric of the entertainment we call “magic.” But Lim tends to think of magicians as grand, large-scale illusionists like David Copperfield and Criss Angel. The family-friendly show is open to all guests five years of age or older. experience add-on. He is open about telling the audience that he is not really a magician and definitely not a wizard. He has gathered many awards for his wall including being the World Teen Close-Up Magic Champion in 2010, the Adult Card Magic I.B.M. He calls himself a “sleight-of-hand artist.”. Enter the resort from Las Vegas Boulevard. No room for that.”. A handsome and boyish 28, Lim works small scale. 156,055 talking about this. He would graduate from high school in Acton before enrolling at the School of Music at Lee University in Tennessee. • Access to unique M life Moments. “Definitely not. After being diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome when he was twenty years old, he quit playing piano and concentrated on his sleight-of-hand tricks. • Discounts at participating retail shops NPR Special Report: COVID-19 - What You Need To Know. Combining dexterity, precision and grace, he has distilled a lifetime of training into a devious display of dancing digits. There are three price ranges for reserved seating tickets as well as a VIP option that includes a meet and greet with Shin Lim. Determined to move forward, Shin Lim worked feverishly in rehab and after six months found himself back on the magical stage. Terms of Use Join today and receive: • Up to 20% off room rates MGM Resorts Social Occasions is open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM PST daily. Not only did Shin Lim win AGT last year, but he also won AGT: The Champions, and now has a Las Vegas show. And look at him now! • Pre-sale ticket offers to world-class entertainment He likes to tell people that he has no reason to trick people or the laws of physics during his show. There’s a sense of graceful elegance in what he does, his act accompanied by appropriately dramatic music from Hans Zimmer’s “Inception” score. 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That’s actually 90% of it.”, He won the “America’s Got Talent” title in 2018 and then came back the following year to win “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” which pitted previous winners and finalists against each other.