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Ben Hanlin | |
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| Born | Benjamin Scott Hanlin 26 March 1986 Birmingham, England |
| Education | Warwick School, Warwickshire |
| Alma mater | University of Reading |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse | Briony Hanlin[1] |
| Children | 2 |
| 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.
Education
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ↑ "Ben & Briony - A Vintage Circus Carnival Wedding - Jo Hastings Photography". 30 June 2014.
- ↑ "Tricked". ITV.
- ↑ David Johns. "Ben Hanlin - Magical Moments". Birmingham Living magazine. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ↑ "Shows". Discovery UK.
- ↑ "Ben Hanlin in Discovery". Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ↑ "Capital FM". Archived from the original on 4 July 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ↑ Pearce, Tilly. "Strictly's Kelvin Fletcher 'replaced on Dancing On Ice by Ben Hanlin'". Metro. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
- ↑ "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.