Buddy "Aces" Israel is a fictional character from the 2006 film Smokin' Aces, directed by Joe Carnahan. He is portrayed as a flashy, charismatic magician and a former mobster who becomes a target for various hitmen after he decides to testify against the Las Vegas mob. In the film, Buddy's life spirals into chaos as multiple assassins converge on him, each with their own motives. His character embodies themes of betrayal, survival, and the consequences of a life of crime, making him a central figure in the film's intense narrative.