Ryan Tricks
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Ryan Tricks | |
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 Ryan Tricks in 2018 | |
| Born | Ryan Hicks[1] 29 May 1991 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Magician Mind Reader Television personality YouTube personality |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | ryantricksmagic |
Ryan Hicks (born 29 May 1991), best known by his stage name Ryan Tricks, is an English mind reader and magician.[2] Ryan presents and stars in the BBC Three (online) series of 'Ryan Tricks On The Streets' (aired November 2018) and 'Dirty Tricks' produced by Vice Media on Channel 5 (airing January 2019).
Early life
Ryan was born on the 29th May 1991 at Wexham Park Hospital in Slough, Berkshire. Ryan first was inspired to do magic when in mum (Julie) bought him a magic kit for christmas when he was 8 years old.[3] At the age of 15, Ryan's mum passed away and he says that she is his main inspiration for his magic.
Career
Ryan was first brought to the public's attention in 2013 with appearance on Britain's Got Talent where despite getting through to the next round with three 'yeses', he was then dropped before the live shows. Between 2013 and 2018 Ryan moves to the online platform of Youtube where he begins to make his own style of videos of giving back to the homeless and others in the community. This lead to multiple videos then going viral including one where he turns pennies into pounds for a homeless man. This didn't go unnoticed as this is when BBC Three (online) commissioned a 6 part mini series where Ryan gives back to the community using his magic.[4][5]
Works
Television series
Tricks on the Streets
Series 1
| Air Date(s) | Episode | Title | Length (minutes) | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th November 2018 | Episode 1 | Gift For Helping The Homeless | 5:52 | BBC Three (online) |
| 4th November 2018 | Episode 2 | Magic In The Garden | 5:49 | BBC Three (online) |
| 4th November 2018 | Episode 3 | Help To Stay Out Of Trouble | 7:26 | BBC Three (online) |
| 4th November 2018 | Episode 4 | Army Connections And Heroes | 6:59 | BBC Three (online) |
| 4th November 2018 | Episode 5 | Therapy For The Mind | 6:16 | BBC Three (online) |
| 4th November 2018 | Episode 6 | A Special Kind Of Magic For Mums | 6:54 | BBC Three (online) |
Dirty Tricks
Dates TBH[7]
Media Appearances
Ryan performed a controversial effect in his audition in the seventh series of Britain's Got Talent as he is seen to have Alesha Dixon play Russian roulette with a staple gun against his own head.[8]
Link Up TV - The Showroom
Ryan starred in the first episode of 'The Showroom', a brand new online lifestyle and entertainment program devised by Link Up TV[9]
When Magic Goes Horribly Wrong
Ryan was interviewed about magic tricks that have gone wrong in the past including some almost fatal magic illusions.[10]
Social Media
RyanTricksTV is Ryan Tricks YouTube channel which has racked up over 50,000 subscribers and millions of views from self produced magic videos.[11] These videos have also ended up being featured on LADbible, The Daily Mail online and The Sun.[12]
Private Appearances
Ryan has performed for multiple high profile celebrities including world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., movie star and comedian Kevin Hart, Youtube celebrities Joe Sugg and KSI and dozens of music artists including Post Malone, Marshmello and Paloma Faith.[13] Ryan has done private speaks with magic for large companys including Facebook and Thames Water.[14]
Personal Life
Ryan has four brothers, Warren, Jason, Aaron and Mason as well as one sister, Courtney. Ryan also has one son called Toby.
References
- ^ Josh Darvill. "Magician Ryan Tricks gets Alesha involved in his act".
- ^ "Magician Ryan Tricks with TV show on Channel 5".
- ^ "Ryan's early life". Slough and Windsor Express.
- ^ "BBC Three shows Ryan giving back to community with magic".
- ^ "Background life of Ryan Tricks".
- ^ "Ryan Tricks On The Streets". BBC Three (online).
- ^ "Vice Studios announce new magic show with Ryan Tricks".
- ^ "Britain's Got Talent - Ryan's controversial effect".
- ^ "'The Showroom' Online lifestyle and entertainment show".
- ^ "Ryan Hicks Interviewed on 'When magic Goes Horribly Wrong'".
- ^ "Lad has his phone thrown in the river and magically returned".
- ^ "Ryan Tricks online". LADbible.
- ^ "Ryan Tricks performs for Floyd Mayweather Jr".
- ^ "Ryan Tricks private talks and magic".
External links
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