Magician Shin Lim, son of Singapore emigrants, wins America’s Got Talent with jaw-dropping card tricks
Canadian-born Shin Lim, a former piano student who instead turned his hand to the art of close-up magic, wins US$1 million and headliner status in Las Vegas
America’s Got Talent on Wednesday crowned a Season 13 winner: magician Shin Lim.
The runner-up, dance group Zurcaroh, embraced the card magician after host Tyra Banks announced him as champion at the end of a live, two-hour season finale.
As the credits rolled, Lim told the audience, “Thank you so much, everyone. I love you all so much.”
He survived against nine other finalists during Wednesday’s two-hour season finale, winning the most viewer votes after Tuesday’s live performance show. He will receive a US$1 million prize and headliner status for a November AGT show in Las Vegas.
The former piano student baffled and impressed judges who typically got up close to his act to see if they could catch his jaw-dropping sleight of hand at work.