Tricked (Canadian TV series) explained

Runtime:30 minutes (inc. adverts)
Starring:Eric Leclerc
Company:Force Four Entertainment
ITV Studios Global Entertainment
Country:Canada (Season 1)
United States (Season 2-3)
Language:English
Network:YTV
BYUtv
Universal Kids
Num Episodes:44
Num Series:3

Tricked is a Canadian television series that originally premiered on YTV[1] in September 2016 and BYUtv[2] in October 2016. Starring magician and YouTube personality Eric Leclerc, the series features Leclerc performing magic tricks as hidden-camera pranks. In addition to BYUtv the series has also aired in the US on Universal Kids.[3]

During season 1 YTV helped produce the episodes in conjunction with ITV Studios. For season 2 YTV was replaced in the credits by BYUtv. Season 2 also saw a shift from occurring in Canada to occurring in New York City.

The series is based on Ben Hanlin's British television program Tricked, which premiered in 2013.

Episodes

Season One

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Season Two

On September 8, 2018 Tricked announced on their Facebook page that season 2 would premiere on BYUtv October 8, 2018. For season 2 YTV is removed from the production credits and is replaced by BYUtv.[4]

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Season Three

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/ytv-debut-new-canadian-original-series-tricked/1004123791/ "YTV to Debut New Canadian Original Series ‘Tricked’"
  2. http://www.byutv.org/seethegood/post/New-Series-Tricked-Premieres-Monday-on-BYUtv.aspx "New Series Tricked Premieres Monday on BYUtv"
  3. Web site: Shows | Universal Kids.
  4. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/byutv-announces-premiere-dates-for-4-family-favorite-series-returning-this-fall-300720645.html "BYUtv Announces Premiere Dates For 4 Family Favorite Series Returning This Fall: "Tricked" Season 2, "Splatalot!" Season 2, "Hetty Feather" Season 4 and "Just Like Mom and Dad" Season 2 to Premiere in October’"