Ben Hanlin
| Ben Hanlin | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Ben Hanlin 26 March 1986 Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Magician |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse(s) | Briony Hanlin[1] |
| Website | Official website |
Ben Hanlin is a British magician, television presenter and radio presenter, best known for presenting the ITV2 series Tricked since 2013.[2]
Hanlin describes himself as a mixture of David Blaine and Derren Brown.[3]
Career
His first steps in magic gave when he was just five years old, thus beginning a career that no longer stopped and that led him to participate in shows like Breaking Magic. He is one of the youngest members of The Magic Circle and has also won several awards, including the title of 'Young Entrepreneur of the Year' "The Midlands" in 2011.
Hanlin presented a show called Breaking Magic for the Discovery Channel,[4] as well as being a continuity presenter for children's television network CBBC.[5]
Since 2013, Hanlin has presented three series of magic show Tricked on ITV2.
In January 2016, Hanlin joined Capital Birmingham hosting a Saturday afternoon show. He presents this weekly from midday until 4pm.[6]
References
- ↑ http://www.johastingsphotography.co.uk/wedding/ben-briony-a-vintage-carnival-wedding/
- ↑ "Tricked". "ITV Press Centre".
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-10-17. Retrieved 2013-11-14.
- ↑ "Shows". Discovery UK.
- ↑ "Ben Hanlin in Discovery".
- ↑ http://www.capitalfm.com/radio/shows-presenters/ben-hanlin/