Diana S. Zimmerman is the author of the best-selling magical realism Young Adult trilogy "KANDIDE.” She has signed a joint venture agreement with Steven L. Sears (PondaLee Productions) to develop KANDIDE into a live-action, one-hour, fantasy-adventure series—something Kandide fans have been clamoring for. (The pilot script is amazing!)Diana’s eclectic career began at the age of eight when she parleyed a 47-cent investment in a small magic trick into becoming the "The World's Foremost Lady Magician." This fall, her likeness and signature magic props will be enshrined in a special display at an international magic museum. (Watch for the announcement.)During her years as an entertainer, Diana toured the world performing magic; starred in her own television show; appeared on virtually every TV talk-show and dozens of TV specials, and was the magical spokesperson for many companies. She also became a much in demand motivational speaker.Her creative genius extends beyond performing. She's invented illusions performed by such magic superstars as David Copperfield, Criss Angel, Lance Burton, and social-media mega-star Collins Key (21-plus million YouTube 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 are paved with equally impressive business and writing 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 clients are the “Who’s Who” of the Fortune 500.Her first business book, "Tactical Abyss—MarCom’s Greatest Threat," is the go-to book in many MarCom university classes. Her new business book, Why Most Branding Fails, will be out later this year. She has also written two biographies: "Siegfried and 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). Diana's 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, Diana works tirelessly to promote and improve animal welfare.