Ben Hanlin

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Ben Hanlin
Born
Benjamin Scott Hanlin

(1986-03-26) 26 March 1986 (age 38)
Birmingham, England
Education Warwick School, Warwickshire
Alma mater University of Reading
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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Education

Hanlin was educated at Warwick School, [3] a boarding and day private school in the market town of Warwick, in Warwickshire, followed by the University of Reading.

Career

Hanlin presented a series called Breaking Magic for the Discovery Channel, [4] as well as being a continuity presenter for CBBC. [5] 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. [6]

In January 2020, Hanlin began competing in the twelfth series of Dancing on Ice . [7] On 1 March 2020, he finished in fourth place, alongside professional partner Carlotta Edwards. [8]

References

  1. "Ben & Briony - A Vintage Circus Carnival Wedding - Jo Hastings Photography". 30 June 2014.
  2. "Tricked". ITV .
  3. David Johns. "Ben Hanlin - Magical Moments". Birmingham Living magazine. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  4. "Shows". Discovery UK.
  5. "Ben Hanlin in Discovery". Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  6. "Capital FM". Archived from the original on 4 July 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
  7. Pearce, Tilly. "Strictly's Kelvin Fletcher 'replaced on Dancing On Ice by Ben Hanlin'". Metro . Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  8. "Dancing On Ice: Ben Hanlin is sent home in semi-final show, as Libby Clegg performs headbanger in the skate off". Metro . 1 March 2020.