Diana S. Zimmerman

Diana is the best-selling author of the magical realism Young Adult trilogy "Kandide.” Her other four books, including two biographies: Siegfried & Roy, Masters of the Impossible, and Butterfly In A Storm; The True Story of Gisele Rufer Delance (founder of the elite Delance Swiss Watch Company). And two business books, Tactical Abyss: MarCom’s greatest Threat, and Why Most Branding Fails (Fall 2020).

Magic has always played an important roll in life. Diana’s eclectic career began as the Number One Female Magician in the World. This year, her likeness and magic props will be enshrined in a special display at an international magic museum. (Watch for the announcement.)

During her years as a performer, Diana toured the world doing magic; starred in her own television show; appeared on virtually every TV talk-show and many TV specials, and was the magical spokesperson for dozens of companies.
She has invented illusions performed by magic superstars including Criss Angel, Lance Burton, David Copperfield, and social-media mega-star Collins Key (21-plus million subscribers). She also sponsors the Junior Magicians Club—a youth group she founded with the help of legendary actor, Cary Grant—at Hollywood's famous Magic Castle.

Diana’s entertainment credentials is also paved with equally impressive business credentials. She founded CMS Communications, Inc.—an award-winning Los Angeles-based creative agency. Her innovative approach to product intros has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for her clients; garnered CMS the reputation as one of America’s top creative agencies; and positioned Diana as a leading expert on Brand strategy. Her client list reads like the “Who’s Who” of the Fortune 500.

Her numerous awards include: Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year top finalist; a two-time L.A. Business Journal “Woman of the Year” nominee; and Lifetime Achievement awards from the Academy of Magical Arts/Magic Castle, and the Society of American Magicians.
A vegan and Animal Rights activist, she works tirelessly to promote and improve animal welfare.