Star of Tricked and one of the youngest members of The Magic Circle, Ben Hanlin is the face of modern magic. Incorporating close up tricks with ingenious use of household objects to create awe inspiring shows, Hanlin is guaranteed to mesmerise any audience at corporate events, dinners or private parties. Having travelled across the globe, performing for celebrities like Kim Kardashian, and presented his own magic shows for ITV, Hanlin is an internationally renowned certified professional, able to entertain at every occasion.
Passionate about magic since he was just five years old, Hanlin transformed his early interest into a lucrative career and has been performing sleight of hand to the masses, for the last decade. Building his reputation, Hanlin embarked on a truly innovative strategy to showcase his talents to the world, using social media to stalk celebrities. Gaining knowledge of their whereabouts from their social accounts, Hanlin would then approach the unsuspecting celebs and perform incredible tricks for them in public, filming it all for his now over ten thousand strong subscribers. Originality in approach and tricks got Hanlin noticed and approached for his own series, Tricked.
Best known as the writer and front man of ITV’s Tricked, Hanlin first debuted the show in 2013, which saw much of the same impressive on the spot magic as his Youtube series. For three series he wowed the nation with his mystifying illusions, an act which has seen him appear on BBC Breakfast, This Morning and Loose Women. A truly unique approach to modern magic, Hanlin is hugely in demand for on screen appearances, including another series for ITV; Ben Hanlin’s Live & Deadly: Drowned, Live at the Palladium and Celebrity Juice, a testament to his mainstream media success.
Hanlin’s success has seen him provide entertainment of the highest standard for renowned global businesses, including; BMW, T.G.I Friday’s and David Lloyd. Most recently, he achieved notoriety as a contestant on Dancing on Ice, where he secured a fourth place finish by incorporating his tricks. One of the most popular choices for private parties, with just a pack of playing cards and the odd every-day object at his disposal, the talented magician is guaranteed to leave any audience dumbstruck, as his incredible illusions and mind-blowing magic will render you speechless.
How to hire Ben Hanlin
Contact the Champions Speakers agency to provisionally enquire about Ben Hanlin for your event today. Simply call a booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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See what people had to say about Ben at corporate events, here:
"I am genuinely impressed by that" - Christine Bleakley, on ITV's Daybreak
"It has to be a YES!" - Piers Morgan, Britain's Got Talent 2010
"That is SICK! That is SICK!" - David Hasselhoff
He wandered with ease amongst the guests, stunning, bemusing and causing great hilarity with his incredible magic.” - Cath Tyldesley, Cogent Elliot
"Ben is a stunning close-up magician who shows a skill and showmanship well beyond his years.” - Andrew Cole General Manager, Ramada Solihull
“Ben is one of the most exciting new faces in modern magic! I have booked him twice now and never cease to be amazed!” - Stereophonics
"The evening went very well and we all much enjoyed working with Ben - he was delightful and we received very positive feedback and compliments on the evening. May I take this opportunity to thank you for your help and please send Ben our thanks as well." - Litchfield Cathedral
"Ben was really well received by our audience and he was on stage for approx. 45 minutes then he stayed on for drinks with our delegates."
"So we were delighted with the experience he provided, we wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Ben to other clients in future." - Karen, Marketing Manager UKI
"It was fantastic! Ben was brilliant. Everyone really enjoyed his show." - Becky, Abacus Next
- 2020 - A contestant on Dancing On Ice
- 2018 - Named best variety show at the Edinborough Fringe Festival
- 2014 - Tricked was named Best Entertainment Programme
- 2013 - Host of ITV show Tricked
