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Nick Rea (born January 1987) is a British model, magician and actor. He is signed to major international agencies across the world and has appeared in campaigns for Gucci, Paco Rabanne, Forever 21, Cesare Paciotti and more.

He studied acting at Stella Adler in New York.

Early Life Nick Rea was born in Stockton-on-tees in Country Durham, England. Shortly after his birth his family relocated to Chester, England where he was raised until leaving high school. He studied Business Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University and would perform magic on the streets between lectures. It was during this time he was signed by Boss Model Management.

Modelling His first appearance as a model was for GHD hair products in 2007 and shortly after was walking on runways in Milan. His runway debut was in January of 2008 for Jil Sander. He has a long and prestigious list of runway clients including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Kenzo, Dior, Trussardi, Raf Simons and more. He has also appeared in advertising for athletic brands Umbro and Nike which he was shot alongside Women’s World Marathon holder Paula Radcliffe.

He is signed to Models1, IMG, Premium Models Paris, Scoop, UNO (Spain) and Boss Model Management.

 Magic  Known for performing illusions and card magic within the fashion industry he has been seen performing magic in video commercials for Figaret, Forever 21 and One World Trade Center alongside Phillipe Petit. He has also appeared on television channel NY1.

 Personal Life  Rea was known to be dating model Alana Zimmer since 2012 but it is believed that the two split in 2018.