Ben Hanlin

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Ben Hanlin
Born
Benjamin Scott Hanlin

(1986-03-26) 26 March 1986 (age 37)
Birmingham, England
Alma mater Warwick School
Occupations
  • Magician
  • presenter
Years active2012–present
SpouseBriony Hanlin [1]
Children2
Website Official website

Benjamin Scott Hanlin (born 26 March 1986) is an English magician and presenter, known for presenting the ITV2 series Tricked from 2013 to 2016. [2] In 2020, Hanlin competed in the twelfth series of Dancing on Ice , where he finished in fourth place.

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Career

Hanlin presented a series called Breaking Magic for the Discovery Channel, [3] as well as being a continuity presenter for CBBC. [4] From 2013 to 2016, Hanlin presented three series of Tricked on ITV2. In January 2016, Hanlin joined Capital Birmingham hosting a Saturday afternoon show, which was later cancelled. However, he still covers Capital Breakfast on Capital Birmingham. [5]

In January 2020, Hanlin began competing in the twelfth series of Dancing on Ice . [6] On 1 March 2020, he finished in fourth place, alongside professional partner Carlotta Edwards. [7]

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References

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  2. "Tricked". ITV .
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  5. "Capital FM". Archived from the original on 4 July 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
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