Ben Hanlin is an acclaimed entertainer, best known for his mind-blowing craft as a magician. As seen on television globally, Ben has performed his tricks on the likes of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and Celebrity Juice. Also renowned for being the Host of Tricked on ITV2, Ben has quickly amassed a substantial fan base and social media following – which makes him a hit with audiences of all kinds. Whether he be pulling pranks on celebrities, performing mindboggling tricks with the general public or endorsing products as a partner of esteemed brands, Ben resonates with audiences due to his funny and interactive shows. If you are looking for a renowned magician to perform at your event, hire Ben Hanlin today!
For the past two decades, Ben has been gracing stages with his impeccable stage presence. Having left his professional career in 2009, Ben pursued his passions as a magician, launching his YouTube channel and performing magic tricks with celebrities. Making a huge impression as a magician, it wasn’t long before Ben was securing live performances and television work. His best-known work includes being the Host of Tricked and the Presenter of Breaking Magic for the Discovery Channel. His work on such programmes saw Ben honoured with the Best Entertainment Show award at the Broadcast Digital Awards, and led to him becoming a live West End performer in The Illusionists and ITV’s Live at the Palladium.
In addition to television work, Ben has also been a mainstay performer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His carefully crafted one-man show was awarded five stars at the 2016 and 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, and he was also recognised for performing the Best Variety Show of The Fringe by Theatre Weekly. Ben is also a popular choice as a headliner for a variety of corporate events, whether that be as an award or conference host, or as corporate entertainment performing his craft as a magician. He is also hired as a keynote speaker, specialising on topics of engagement, connection and confidence – all qualities he has honed as a magician, performer and entertainer. Developing his “toolbox of skills”, Ben shares his expertise on how to connect with any audience, resilience, goal setting and mindsets.
With a decorated career to his name and status as a household name, Ben Hanlin is a highly popular choice as an entertainer for a variety of public and corporate events - and Champions Speakers are honoured to be an official booking agent for Ben Hanlin. Described to be “funny”, “interactive”, “witty” and “inoffensive”, Ben makes for the perfect magician for audiences of all ages and sizes. From changing the contents of a sealed Coke can to mindboggling card tricks, Ben is guaranteed to have people from all walks of life captivated with his intriguing tricks. Aside from his magic and speaking engagements, Ben is also hired as a popular brand ambassador – having already forged partnerships with the likes of Trainline, Amazon Prime, KFC, PwC and Mastercard to name but a few. If you are looking for a personable entertainer, speaker or brand ambassador for your next campaign or event, don’t hesitate to hire Ben Hanlin, today!
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Ben Hanlin received a 5 star rating across 18 events in 2023.
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"Ben Hanlin, a master magician and captivating keynote speaker, excels in engaging and connecting audiences. His innovative magic, honed since childhood, and charming stage presence have dazzled global audiences, including celebrities. Ben's unique blend of close-up magic and storytelling makes him an unforgettable highlight for any event."
How to hire Ben Hanlin
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Ben Hanlin for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Ben Hanlin's official keynote speaking topics are listed below:
Engagement & Connection: How to Magically Engage & Connect with Any Audience, Any Size, Anytime!
If Ben can’t grab and hold the attention of the audience, he is toast! This is the same for all top performers, presenters and speakers – which is why they all use the same techniques when engaging with an audience of 1,000 people – pitching to a small group – OR talking to someone one-on-one at a dinner party. Ben has spent decades mastering these skills and will teach some of the key principles that he uses. These principles can be applied in several different situations so that your message will resonate and be heard by whoever you are talking to.
Mindset: Failing Forward, Resilience, Goal Setting & How Magicians Create the Impossible!
A magician, by definition, can make the impossible….possible. How? The answer – They don’t have “magic powers” instead, there is a clear process involved coupled, with extremely hard work and resilience.
Ben has applied these skills to multiple ventures and the results have been amazing. From creating and executing hundreds of TV magic tricks, growing a social media following of over 2 million, or creating and building a successful Digital Marketing Agency the core skills remain the same.
His mindset can be distilled and explained in the form of core skills such as:
- Being Able to Set Clear Goals – every single trick begins with a crystal clear goal. Ben knows exactly the destination he is heading for – He works backwards to create a step-by-step roadmap to get there.
- Learning How to Fail – Every trick Ben has ever done has performed has failed at some point. He embraces failure as it is a chance to learn and grow.
- Resilience – If you have a bad gig, the trick goes completely wrong, or the TV show you star in gets cancelled….it’s very hard to get up the next day and keep going. Ben has had so many moments in his career where “the rug has been pulled from underneath him” – in those moments, how do you keep going and keep moving forward.
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Magic Events:
"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." - Cogent Elliot
"Ben is a stunning close-up magician who shows a skill and showmanship well beyond his years.” - Andrew, 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
"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." - Abacus Next
Feedback from In-Person Speaking Events:
"I knew Ben would be a great speaker but rarely do we get speakers that light up an audience like he did. Not only was Ben’s talk entertaining, it was informative and actionable. He was also nothing but a pleasure to deal with. Don’t waste your time with some boring corporate speaker, hire Ben instead" - James, Co-Founder, The Marketing Meetup
"Ben had the entire audience transfixed from beginning to end!" - Sam, President, Amplifi Europe
- 2023 - Supported "The Global Tantrum" campaign in support of the Act For Early Years
- 2020 - Contestant on Dancing On Ice, finished in 4th place
- 2018 - Awarded 5 stars at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival & the Best Variety Show of The Fringe by Theatre Weekly
- 2016 - Awarded 5 stars at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
- 2016 - Host of the Saturday Afternoon Show for Capital Birmingham
- 2013 - Host of "Tricked" for ITV2
- Recipient of the Best Entertainment Show award at the Broadcast Digital Awards for "Tricked"
- Live West End performer in "The Illusionists" & "ITV's Live at the Palladium"
