Shaun Murphy snagged his first World Snooker Championship title in 2005, and he knew just how to celebrate! Known as ‘The Magician’, Shaun surprised everyone back then by emerging from the 48th rank to defeat snooker legends and clinch the coveted title. With his £250,000 winnings, a sleek £37,000 Mercedes topped his shopping list—a lifelong dream finally realised! But Shaun didn’t stop there; he also invested in property, using his reward to buy a house and even got hands-on with the renovation. Fast forward to now, and even at 43, Shaun is proving he’s still got it, having recently won both the British Open and the Masters in 2025. He recently ended the championship as a runner-up, narrowly missing out on the trophy in a nail-biting finale against Wu Yize. Whether he’s potting balls or smashing walls, Shaun’s got style, grit, and a touch of magic.
