Ben Hanlin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ben Hanlin
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Benjamin Scott Hanlin
26 March 1986 Birmingham, England
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| Alma mater | Warwick School |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse(s) | Briony Hanlin |
| Children | 2 |
Benjamin Scott Hanlin, born on March 26, 1986, is a talented English magician and TV presenter. Many people know him from the ITV2 show Tricked, which he hosted from 2013 to 2016. In 2020, Ben also showed off his skating skills on Dancing on Ice, where he came in fourth place.
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Ben Hanlin's Magic and TV Career
Early TV Shows and Magic Tricks
Ben Hanlin started his TV journey by presenting a show called Breaking Magic. This series was on the Discovery Channel. He also worked as a presenter for CBBC, a popular children's TV channel.
Hosting Tricked
From 2013 to 2016, Ben became very well-known for hosting Tricked. This exciting show was on ITV2. He presented three different series of the show, amazing viewers with his magic tricks.
Radio Work
In January 2016, Ben also tried his hand at radio. He joined a radio station in Birmingham called Capital Birmingham. He hosted a Saturday afternoon show there for a while. Even after that show ended, he still sometimes helps out with the Capital Breakfast show.
Skating on Dancing on Ice
In January 2020, Ben Hanlin took on a new challenge. He joined the twelfth series of the popular TV show Dancing on Ice. On March 1, 2020, Ben and his professional skating partner, Carlotta Edwards, finished the competition in fourth place.
