Collins Key facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Collins Key
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| Born | May 9, 1996 Arizona, U.S.
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| Relatives | Devan Key (brother) |
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| Years active | 2011–2021 |
| Subscribers | 23.9 million (March 2024) |
| Total views | 6.71 billion (March 2024) |
Collins Key, born on May 9, 1996, is a famous American entertainer. He is known for his amazing magic tricks and his popular YouTube channel. Collins has also been a finalist on the TV show America's Got Talent.
His YouTube channel is very successful. As of March 2024, it has almost 24 million subscribers. His videos get over 75 million views every month! In total, his videos have been watched over 6.7 billion times. Collins has also won many awards for his work.
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Early Life and Magic Beginnings
Collins Key was born in Los Angeles, California. His parents are Steven and Anne Key. He has a younger brother named Devan Key. Devan often appears in videos on Collins' YouTube channel.
Collins started learning magic at a young age. When he was 13, he joined a special program. This program was at the famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. It is a very well-known place for magicians.
Becoming a TV Star
When Collins was 16, he was discovered on YouTube. Producers from the TV show America's Got Talent saw his videos. They invited him to be on the show's eighth season.
Collins did very well on the show. He became the first magician to reach the finals. Many people started calling him "Magic’s First Pop Star." After the show, he went on a tour with America’s Got Talent. He visited 36 cities in just six weeks!
Touring and Awards
In 2014, Collins joined singer Demi Lovato on her Neon Lights tour. He was an opening act for her concerts. Other popular groups like Fifth Harmony and Little Mix were also on the tour. Collins hosted the show and performed magic tricks every night.
That same year, he was asked to present an award. This was at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards. He presented alongside famous stars like Jennifer Lopez and Taylor Swift.
YouTube Success and Other Projects
After his time on America's Got Talent, Collins focused on his YouTube channel. His channel grew very quickly. In just two years, his subscribers jumped from 2 million to 18 million!
Collins and his brother Devan mostly upload funny videos. They also created a special web series. It was called The Disappearing Girl. This series was made with AT&T. It won several big awards, including a Shorty Award and a Streamy Award.
In 2017, Collins worked with Disney Channel. He created special short videos for their Friday night shows. That same year, he gave a TEDx talk. He spoke at the University of Santa Barbara. He shared his experiences as a magician.
In 2018, Collins was a main performer at the YouTube FanFest concert. This big event was held in Mumbai, India. He was also nominated for two awards at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards. By 2020, his YouTube channel had over 22.5 million subscribers.
