Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo

Magician and illusionist, Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo, talks to Eddie Hearn about his tough childhood in Bradford, his rise to stardom and how being open about his mental health struggles has led to him creating magic out of joy for the first time. Dynamo is one of the world's most celebrated magicians. His tricks have seen him walk on water and stroll down the side of a huge building and his TV series Magician Impossible was watched by millions of people around the globe. But it hasn't been an easy path to success. It was being badly bullied at school that led to him learning magic in the first place. He’s also has Crohn's disease, a debilitating inflammatory bowel disease, since he was a teenager. He used these challenges to build a stunning career but has hidden behind the persona he created. In recent years he’s opened up about his mental health struggles and attempted suicide but says he’s now happier than ever and looking forward to creating new magic. If you’ve been affected by the topics discussed, you can find more information and support on the BBC Action Line website:

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Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo is an episode from Eddie Hearn: No Passion, No Point by BBC.

This episode is 37:01 long.

This episode was published on Apr 10, 2024.

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