Zach King facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Zach King
King in 2013
Born	Zachary Michael King (1990-02-04) February 4, 1990 (age 35) Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Nationality	American
Other names	Final Cut King
Alma mater	Biola University
Occupation	Internet personality
Years active	2008–present
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Spouse(s)	Rachel Holm (m. 2014)
Children	3
TikTok information
Followers	82.2 million
Likes	1.2 billion
Last updated: October 11, 2024
YouTube information
Subscribers	40.5 million
Total views	18.1 billion
Subscriber and view counts updated as of October 20, 2024.

Zachary Michael King (born February 4, 1990), known as Zach King, is an American internet personality. He lives in Los Angeles. He is famous for his "magic vines," which are short videos. These videos are edited to look like he is doing real magic. He calls his videos "digital sleight of hand."

Zach started posting videos on YouTube in 2008. In 2013, he began sharing videos on Vine. He posted his first video to TikTok (then called musical.ly) in 2016. Since then, he has gained over 90 million followers. This makes him one of the most-followed people on TikTok.

In 2010, King won a contest for a Hewlett-Packard commercial. This win gave him a trip to the London Film Festival. In 2013, he won YouTube's NextUp Creators contest. In 2015, Zach and his wife Rachel Holm were on The Amazing Race. They finished in sixth place.

Early Life and Education

Zach King was born and grew up in Portland, Oregon. His family background is mixed. He is part Chinese, part Austrian, and part Nicaraguan. He is also mixed-handed, meaning he uses both hands well, but mostly his right hand.

Zach's mother taught him and his three sisters at home. His father worked from their home office. When he was seven, Zach made his first film. He used a home video camera for this. At fourteen, he bought more video equipment. This included a Mac computer, cameras, and a tripod. He then started making and editing videos. He studied Cinema and Media Arts at Biola University. He graduated in December 2012.

Zach King's Career

Early Work and YouTube Videos

In 2008, Zach King started his website, FinalCutKing.com. He wanted to share tips on using the editing software Final Cut Pro. He also used his YouTube channel to teach visual effects. As his website became popular, he sold training sessions. He used this money to pay for college.

In 2011, he posted a video called Jedi Kittens on YouTube. He made it with a college friend. The video showed two cats fighting with lightsabers. It got over a million views in three days. Later, it reached over 18 million views. A second video, Jedi Kittens Strike Back, got over 27 million views. A third part, Jedi Kittens – The Force Awakens, was posted in 2013. It has over 28 million views. Zach King's official YouTube channel is called Zach King.

In May 2013, YouTube named him one of the 25 most promising young filmmakers in America. As part of the Next Up Creators contest, YouTube gave King $35,000. He also got a trip to New York City for a four-day YouTube Creator Camp. His video for the contest was called Contest Entry Gone Wrong. In it, he pretended to dodge attacks while asking to be chosen. As of August 2024, his channel has 37 million subscribers. His 669 videos have 15.17 billion views.

King also posted a short video on YouTube Shorts. This video received over 1.2 billion views. Fans often call it "Zach King's graffiti video." Zach says making these videos is hard. He explains that there's a "magic" to it, involving eye contact and real-life stories.

On December 1, 2022, King set a Guinness World Record. His video "Zach Kings Magic Broomstick" became the most viewed video on TikTok. It had 2.2 billion views. He posted this video on December 9, 2019. In the video, he wears a Hogwarts uniform. He appears to fly on a broomstick. Then, he reveals the trick.

Vine Videos

Zach King joined Vine on September 9, 2013. He saw many of his friends using the app. He decided to make one Vine video every day for 30 days. His first few Vines were very successful. So, he kept making and posting new ones.

He appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on January 29, 2014. He made several Vines with the show's team. Zach used to make Vine videos for a living. He worked from his garage. He once said he wants to direct action-adventure movies in the future.

Many news outlets have featured King for his Vines. People praised his "pure magic" and "clever editing." One writer said his six-second videos "could put David Blaine to shame." Another noted that King used his six seconds to "create magic." Zach shared that making one Vine video often took over 24 hours. This included three to four hours of filming.

TikTok Success

King posted his first video to TikTok on February 28, 2016. TikTok was then known as Musical.ly. The video showed him escaping a jail cell. His caption was "Need help posting bail, oh wait nevermind." As of November 2024, he has over 82.3 million followers. This makes him the third most-followed user on TikTok.

Zach King also posted the most viewed TikTok video on December 9, 2019. The video showed him flying on a broomstick. Later, he showed it was a trick using a mirror. The video's caption was "They rejected my application to Hogwarts but I still found a way to be a wizard." This video received about 2 billion views.

King filmed most of his videos by himself during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has a team of 25 people. They help him write and produce his video content. His videos can take up to two weeks to make. Their goal is to create two videos each week.

What Makes His Content Special

Zach King became famous for his amazing editing skills. He uses illusions and visual effects to create surprising videos. Most of his videos show everyday situations that turn "magical." For example, he might walk through walls or change objects with a wave of his hand. Zach isn't actually magic. He uses editing to make it look like magic is happening in real time.

King's videos are family-friendly. They appeal to people of all ages. He includes topics like school, work, and hobbies. He adds a twist to make his videos relatable and exciting. His videos are usually short, from a few seconds to about a minute. This makes them easy to watch quickly. His videos invite viewers to see impossible things and spark their imagination.

Writing Books

Zach King has been a published author since 2016. He has written two different series of children's books. King wrote three books based on the popular game Minecraft. He also wrote three books for a fantasy series about his own life.

His first book, "My Minecraft Escapades," came out on January 21, 2016. It's about a boy named Nathan who loves Minecraft. He gets pulled into the game. He has to use his game knowledge to survive and get home.

His second book, "Minecraft Mathematicians," was published on March 19, 2016. In this story, Steve is good at math. When his life turns into a Minecraft world, he uses his math skills to survive.

The third Minecraft book, "A Minecraft Wish Granted," was published on April 10, 2016. It's about a boy named Benjamin. He has a Minecraft-themed birthday party. He wishes his life would be a Minecraft universe. His wish comes true, and he must battle to survive.

After his Minecraft books became popular, King started writing about his own life. He released three books in his Magic Life Trilogy. This is a fantasy series about events in his life that shaped how he saw magic. Each book has a free app. The app makes the characters and story come alive on your phone screen as you read.

The first book in the Magic Life Series was "Zach King: My Magical Life." It came out on September 16, 2017. It's a fictional story where Zach's family has magic powers, but he doesn't. The book follows his journey to find his powers. The second book, "Zach King: The Magical Mix-Up," was published on May 1, 2018. Zach goes to public middle school and tries to fit in. King finished his Magic Life Trilogy with "Zach King: Mirror Magic." In this book, Zach travels through a magic mirror and must find his way back home.

Personal Life

When Zach King was seven, his family became Christian. He says this was one of the "greatest things" in his life. He is a strong Christian. He tries to read parts of the Bible every morning. He also shares his faith in his videos. King went to Biola University, a Christian university. He led youth groups at Christian camps.

King proposed to his girlfriend, Rachel Holm, by pretending to make a video ad for her brand. They got married in 2014. In 2016, they competed on The Amazing Race 28 and finished in 6th place. As of 2017, they lived in Rossmoor. Both Zach and Rachel have adopted siblings. This inspired Rachel to work helping adoptive and foster families. The couple has fostered a few children. They also have an adopted son, Mason, and a biological son, Liam. In 2023, they announced on YouTube that they had another baby, a girl named Emerson.

Film Roles

Television Roles

Awards and Honors

• 2009 – First place Film Festival for HP advertisement
• 2009 – Critic's Choice Award at Bridgestone Tires's Safety Scholars Teen Driver Video Contest.
• 2010 – First place London Film Festival: Heartbrand Ad
• 2010 – Bridgestone Safety Scholar Winner
• 2012 – Vidcon Golden Poop Award
• 2013 – YouTube's NextUp Creators Contest
• 2016 – Shorty Award for Best Vine Artist
• 2023 – Streamy Award for Visual and Special Effects

Images for kids

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  King receiving his Golden Poop Award

See also

In Spanish: Zach King para niños