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What's The Trick?

Ben Hanlin
What's The Trick?
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  • What's The Trick?

    Derren Brown: The Psychology Behind Extraordinary Performers

    26/06/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
    In this episode of "What’s The Trick?", Ben Hanlin sits down with Derren Brown to explore how to create a psychological hypnosis show.

    If you want to develop your performing skills, this episode breaks down what actually works.

    This episode is for:
    - Creatives (writers, performers, content creators)
    - Business owners and entrepreneurs
    - Speakers and presenters
    - Anyone looking to improve communication and idea generation

    About Ben Hanlin:
    Ben is a magician, presenter, and keynote speaker who helps companies create engagement, connection, and memorable experiences. He hosts corporate events and interviews world-class creatives on this podcast.

    About the podcast:
    "What’s The Trick?" explores how creative people think, create, and turn ideas into reality.

    Topics covered include creativity, communication, storytelling, content creation, performance, and building creative careers.

    🎧 Listen / Watch:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenHanlin
    Apple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin
    Spotify: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin

    📩 Work with Ben:
    https://www.benhanlin.com/

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    FOLLOW BEN:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0oXTRP-zWlJ_IiNykTLag
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/benhanlin
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benhanlin
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benhanlin

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    🎤 FOLLOW DERREN BROWN:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDerrenBrown
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrenbrown/
    Website: https://derrenbrown.co.uk/

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    What is this episode about?
    This episode explains how how to create the best live performance.

    How do creative people turn ideas into reality?
    Ben Hanlin breaks down the mindset, process, and decisions behind it.
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • What's The Trick?

    Warrick Brownlow-Pike: From Watching The Muppets To Working With Them

    19/06/2026 | 49 mins.
    In this episode of "What’s The Trick?", Ben Hanlin sits down with Warrick Brownlow-Pike to explore how to become a professional puppeteer working for Jim Henson and The Muppets.

    If you want to improve your character work, this episode breaks down what actually works.

    This episode is for:
    - Creatives (writers, performers, content creators)
    - Business owners and entrepreneurs
    - Speakers and presenters
    - Anyone looking to improve communication and idea generation

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    About Ben Hanlin:
    Ben is a magician, presenter, and keynote speaker who helps companies create engagement, connection, and memorable experiences. He hosts corporate events and interviews world-class creatives on this podcast.

    About the podcast:
    "What’s The Trick?" explores how creative people think, create, and turn ideas into reality.

    Topics covered include creativity, communication, storytelling, content creation, performance, and building creative careers.

    🎧 Listen / Watch:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenHanlin
    Apple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin
    Spotify: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin

    📩 Work with Ben:
    https://www.benhanlin.com/

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    FOLLOW BEN:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0oXTRP-zWlJ_IiNykTLag
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/benhanlin
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benhanlin
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benhanlin

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    🎤 FOLLOW WARRICK BROWNLOW-PIKE:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WarrickBP
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warrickbp/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@warrickbp
    Website: https://brownlow-pike.co.uk/

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    What is this episode about?
    This episode explains how to be a creative puppeteer.

    How do creative people turn ideas into reality?
    Ben Hanlin breaks down the mindset, process, and decisions behind it.
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • What's The Trick?

    Nadia Casey: How we can all be funnier in real life…

    12/06/2026 | 45 mins.
    In this episode of "What’s The Trick?", Ben Hanlin sits down with Nadia Casey to explore how to become funny, without being a comedian.

    If you want to improve your timing, pace and humour thought process.

    This episode is for:
    - Creatives (writers, performers, content creators)
    - Business owners and entrepreneurs
    - Speakers and presenters
    - Anyone looking to improve communication and idea generation

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    About Ben Hanlin:
    Ben is a magician, presenter, and keynote speaker who helps companies create engagement, connection, and memorable experiences. He hosts corporate events and interviews world-class creatives on this podcast.

    About the podcast:
    "What’s The Trick?" explores how creative people think, create, and turn ideas into reality.

    Topics covered include creativity, communication, storytelling, content creation, performance, and building creative careers.

    🎧 Listen / Watch:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenHanlin
    Apple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin
    Spotify: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin

    📩 Work with Ben:
    https://www.benhanlin.com/

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    FOLLOW BEN:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0oXTRP-zWlJ_IiNykTLag
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/benhanlin
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benhanlin
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benhanlin

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    🎤 FOLLOW NADIA CASEY:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCkoM_REtRDc18btK7UE93g
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.more.funny.business/
    Website: https://stan.store/nomorefunnybusiness

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    What is this episode about?
    This episode explains how to become funny.

    How do creative people turn ideas into reality?
    Ben Hanlin breaks down the mindset, process, and decisions behind it.
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • What's The Trick?

    Dominic McGregor: How we built Social Chain into a £200m company

    05/06/2026 | 52 mins.
    In this episode of "What’s The Trick?", Ben Hanlin sits down with Dominic McGregor to explore how he and Steven Bartlett built Social Chain into a £200 million company.

    If you want to understand how creativity can be used to build a business, this episode breaks down what actually works.

    This episode is for:
    - Creatives (writers, performers, content creators)
    - Business owners and entrepreneurs
    - Speakers and presenters
    - Anyone looking to improve communication and idea generation

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    - Audiences Are More Valuable Than Content
    - Most People Quit Before Momentum Arrives
    - The Best Ideas Start Big, Then Get Practical
    - Stop Selling Time. Start Selling Impact
    - The Biggest Opportunities Exist on New Frontiers

    About Ben Hanlin:
    Ben is a magician, presenter, and keynote speaker who helps companies create engagement, connection, and memorable experiences. He hosts corporate events and interviews world-class creatives on this podcast.

    About the podcast:
    "What’s The Trick?" explores how creative people think, create, and turn ideas into reality.

    Topics covered include creativity, communication, storytelling, content creation, performance, and building creative careers.

    🎧 Listen / Watch:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenHanlin
    Apple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin
    Spotify: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin

    📩 Work with Ben:
    https://www.benhanlin.com/

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    FOLLOW BEN:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0oXTRP-zWlJ_IiNykTLag
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/benhanlin
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benhanlin
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benhanlin

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    🎤 FOLLOW DOM:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpjmcgregor/
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/dpjmcgregor
    Website: https://dommcgregor.com/

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    What is this episode about?
    This episode explains how to turn creativity into a successful career.

    How do creative people turn ideas into reality?
    Ben Hanlin breaks down the mindset, process, and decisions behind it.
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • What's The Trick?

    Shoot From The Hip: Why This Improv Group Is Selling Out Theatres Around the World

    22/05/2026 | 58 mins.
    In this episode of "What’s The Trick?", Ben Hanlin sits down with Shoot From The Hip to explore how they turned an improv group in a full time career.

    If you want to discover how to make a success improv show, this episode breaks down what actually works.

    This episode is for:
    - Creatives (writers, performers, content creators)
    - Business owners and entrepreneurs
    - Speakers and presenters
    - Anyone looking to improve communication and idea generation

    About Ben Hanlin:
    Ben is a magician, presenter, and keynote speaker who helps companies create engagement, connection, and memorable experiences. He hosts corporate events and interviews world-class creatives on this podcast.

    About the podcast:
    "What’s The Trick?" explores how creative people think, create, and turn ideas into reality.

    Topics covered include creativity, communication, storytelling, content creation, performance, and building creative careers.

    🎧 Listen / Watch:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenHanlin
    Apple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin
    Spotify: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin

    📩 Work with Ben:
    https://www.benhanlin.com/

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    FOLLOW BEN:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0oXTRP-zWlJ_IiNykTLag
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/benhanlin
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benhanlin
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benhanlin

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    🎤 FOLLOW SHOOT FROM THE HIP:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shootimpro
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootimpro/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shootimpro
    Website: https://www.shootimpro.com/

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    What is this episode about?
    This episode explains how to make career as a improv group.

    How do creative people turn ideas into reality?
    Ben Hanlin breaks down the mindset, process, and decisions behind it.
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About What's The Trick?
How do you take a spark of an idea and turn it into something original, finished, and unforgettable?In this conversation, we sit down with some of The World’s most creative people and get geeky about their creative process. The breakthroughs, the failures, the step-by-step hard work that audiences never see.Join Ben Hanlin as he interviews Comedians, Musicians, Writers, Content Creators and asks them, “What’s The Trick?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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