Hailing from Birmingham, Ben has been performing on stages for over twenty years.
After quitting his “proper job” in 2009 to pursue a career as a full-time magician, he launched a YouTube channel where he famously “stalked celebrities” (in a nice way) to surprise them with magic. His favourite adventure is still the time he flew to L.A. to find Britney Spears.
This led to a number of opportunities as a TV magician and presenter—first on CBBC, then Discovery Channel’s Breaking Magic, and his own ITV2 show, Tricked, which won “Best Entertainment Show” at the Broadcast Digital Awards.
For over a decade, Ben has performed his funny, interactive magic on TV shows around the world, hosted radio shows, and entertained at large global corporate events.
As a live performer, one of his proudest achievements is appearing in London’s West End in The Illusionists and ITV’s Live at The Palladium. His one-man shows also received five-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2016 and 2018, with Theatre Weekly naming it “The Best Variety Show of The Fringe” (2018).
In recent years, Ben has refocused his energy on social media. His magic has now been watched by billions globally, gaining him over 2 million followers online.
He still loves performing on TV, online, or live on stage—and can regularly be seen entertaining corporate audiences all over the world.
But more importantly than all of that, when he’s not working (if you can call it “work”), he’s spending time with his amazing wife, Briony, and their two young kids.
Engaging. Professional. Unforgettable.
Ben Hanlin has hosted hundreds of awards nights across the UK and around the world.
Most clients come in thinking they need a comedian. But what they actually want is someone who can make the room laugh, keep the energy up, and bring the whole night together — without ever crossing the line.
That’s exactly what Ben delivers — blending sharp humour, world-class magic, and years of live experience to create an event that’s smooth, interactive and seriously memorable.
Why Book Ben?
✓ Instant Engagement – Ben grabs the room from the moment he steps on stage.
✓ No more Boredom! – Fast-paced, funny, and full of energy.
✓ Genuinely Funny – Big laughs, zero cringe — always inoffensive.
✓ Audience Interaction – Thousands of guests can get involved and feel part of the show.
✓ Professional Presenter – Ex-live TV host who keeps everything flowing seamlessly.
✓ Easy to Work with – Friendly, flexible, and helpful from start to finish.
See Ben in action here.
Keynotes that audiences connect with, learn from, and remember.
Ben’s keynote talks focus on human connection, communication, and innovation.
Perfect for leadership, sales, and large company conferences, his energetic talks help teams spark engagement, strengthen connection, communicate with clarity, innovate, collaborate, and lead with confidence.
Trusted by brands such as – PWC, Coca-Cola, Google, Fujifilm and many more..
Catch a glimpse of Ben’s keynote showreel here.