David Shimshi is a Las Vegas magician whose credits include being the house magician at the Mirage hotel, as well as performing with the "World's Greatest Magicians" at the Greek Isles Casino.CNN.com: Vegas magician, family see their income disappear (February 11, 2009)

On February 11, 2009, Jeff King of CNN profiled Shimshi's current trouble to find work. Given the poor economic climate, the career-magician has found it increasingly difficult to book shows at Las Vegas-area hotels. Although he and his wife did at one point earn nearly $10,000 a month, cutbacks at Vegas hotels and a failed business venture have proven detrimental to the Shimshi's annual income.CNN.com: Vegas magician, family see their income disappear (February 11, 2009)