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Jon Dorenbos

NFL Veteran. Master Magician. AGT Finalist. And So Much More.

Life Is Magic: Turning Adversity Into Strength, Purpose, and Peak Performance

on Dorenbos brings a level of authenticity, emotional impact, and transformational insight that few speakers can match. His unbelievable life story—marked by trauma, reinvention, NFL success, and a second act as a world-class magician—allows him to connect instantly with audiences and deliver a message that sticks. Jon doesn’t just inspire; he shifts perspectives. He equips people with practical tools for resilience, mindset, and navigating change in high-pressure environments.

Organizations book Jon because he elevates the energy of the room, unites teams, and leaves people talking long after the event ends. His blend of storytelling, humor, and jaw-dropping magic creates an unforgettable experience while reinforcing themes of gratitude, purpose, focus, and personal accountability. Whether you’re launching a new year, resetting culture, energizing leaders, or helping teams adapt to uncertainty, Jon builds an emotional bridge between your message and the mindset you want your people to carry forward.

For financial advisors, wholesalers, leaders, and client-facing professionals, Jon’s message is especially relevant: performing under pressure, managing adversity, communicating clearly, and maintaining perspective during volatile times. His impact is immediate, and his takeaways are actionable.


Key Reasons to Book Jon

  • Unmatched Storytelling Impact: His life story emotionally moves audiences and opens them up to real mindset change.

  • Perfect for High-Pressure Professions: Lessons on resilience, self-talk, and adaptability translate directly to financial services.

  • Memorable, High-Energy Experience: Magic + message creates a keynote people remember and talk about for months.

  • Customizable Content: He aligns his story with your event theme, culture, and business objectives.

  • Drives Real Behavior Change: Attendees leave motivated and equipped with tools to reset focus, manage adversity, and lead with gratitude.

  • Ideal for Kickoffs & Transformational Moments: He sets the tone for a powerful year ahead and energizes teams during periods of change.

  • Life Is Magic
  • Overcoming Adversity & Leading Through Change
  • Teamwork, Purpose & Performance

f you are looking for a ‘WOW’ factor to add to your conference, Jon Dorenbos will deliver! Jon’s exciting performance mixes his life story, motivational messaging and magic to drive home personal improvement and leadership themes and will bring the audience to their feet every time.”
— Testimonial via Lincoln Financial Group

Jon Dorenbos was the speaker at our annual client-appreciation event. His personality, talent, enthusiasm and inspirational story enthralled our clientele. He was approachable and considerate with anyone who wanted to meet him after the event. We would recommend Jon highly as the feedback we received rated Jon as the best speaker we had ever had at our event…” — Foundation Capital Management, LLC

“Jon is by far the most powerful, engaging, dynamic and authentic presenter I have ever hired in my 15+ years of producing conferences and events. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll remember what really matters in life and you’ll leave inspired to make a difference.”
— Michael Clarke, Director of B2B Marketing & Events, Marriott International

I have never seen anyone hold an audience like Jon Dorenbos. He is a genius. BRILLIANT. Entertainment at its best. A true performer.” — Simon Cowell

A Partial Client List

  • T&T

  • Nationwide Insurance

  • Marriott International

  • Kroger

  • Boeing

  • SAP

  • Black & Decker

  • Lincoln Financial Group

  • Nexxus Solutions Group

  • MGM Resorts International

  • Jackson Hewitt

  • Merrill Lynch

  • Taco Bell

  • Papa John’s

  • DigiKey

  • BluJay Solutions

  • Foxwoods Casino

  • Philadelphia Eagles (various internal events and leadership programs)

  • Philadelphia Phillies

  • Multiple NFL organizations and corporate partner groups

  • National restaurant and retail franchise associations

  • Healthcare leadership conferences

  • Hospitality industry summits

  • Real estate broker and mortgage lender sales meetings

  • Insurance and annuity distributor conferences

  • Credit union leadership retreats

  • Regional and national sales kickoffs across multiple industries

Travels From:  California
City: Huntington Beach
$30,001 and Up

Biography

Jon Dorenbos is a former 15-year NFL veteran, world-class magician, bestselling author, and nationally acclaimed keynote speaker whose life story has inspired millions. His journey is one of the most powerful narratives of resilience and reinvention: at just 12 years old, Jon faced a devastating family tragedy that changed his life forever. Placed into foster care, he discovered magic as a way to cope, heal, and ultimately transform adversity into strength. What began as a survival mechanism grew into a lifelong pursuit of excellence that would define every chapter of his remarkable career.

Despite overwhelming odds, Jon built an extraordinary NFL career, playing for the Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, and most notably the Philadelphia Eagles. Known for his leadership, optimism, and relentless work ethic, Jon became a two-time Pro Bowl player and one of the most respected teammates in the league. His football career came to an abrupt end when a life-threatening heart condition was discovered during a routine physical—an event that could have shattered him. Instead, Jon used it as a catalyst for his next evolution, proving once again that mindset—not circumstance—determines the direction of our lives.

Off the field, Jon turned his passion for magic into a second act that made him a finalist on America’s Got Talent and a frequent performer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. His signature blend of storytelling, illusion, and humor allows him to deliver messages about perspective, gratitude, forgiveness, and resilience in a way that audiences never forget. His bestselling book, Life Is Magic, chronicles his incredible journey from trauma to triumph and continues to impact readers worldwide.

Today, Jon is one of the most sought-after keynote speakers in corporate America, delivering high-energy, emotionally moving programs that remind people that change is inevitable—but growth is optional. Through his unforgettable performances and powerful life lessons, he teaches audiences how to embrace adversity, shift their mindset, communicate with purpose, and lead with gratitude. Whether he is speaking to Fortune 500 executives, financial advisors, sales teams, or leaders navigating periods of transformation, Jon brings a combination of authenticity, heart, and humor that transforms rooms and inspires real action.

With a story that proves the human spirit is limitless and a message that resonates across industries and demographics, Jon Dorenbos stands as a testament to what is possible when we choose resilience, choose gratitude, and choose to live life with purpose.

Presentations

From childhood tragedy through a 14-year NFL career, a life-threatening heart condition and a finals spot on America’s Got Talent, Jon shares the story of how he turned adversity into purpose. He uses personal storytelling, sleight-of-hand magic and high-energy performance to illustrate how mindset, gratitude and self-talk shape our reality.

Key take-aways:

  • How to choose your internal narrative instead of being controlled by it (self-talk).
  • How to hold vision even when circumstances shift dramatically.
  • How resilience becomes competitive advantage in volatile environments.

 

Drawing from his NFL-leadership experience and life-defining crisis, Jon explores how teams and individuals navigate disruption, respond to change, and build a culture of accountability and trust. He uses examples of collaboration, toughness under pressure, pivoting after setbacks, and staying focused on mission.

Key take-aways:

  • How to embrace change as an opportunity rather than a threat.
  • Building team trust and accountability when outcomes matter.
  • Staying performance-oriented when the rules shift.

 

Leveraging his NFL tenure and experience in elite environments, Jon focuses on how high-performing teams operate: clarity, shared purpose, trust, relentless execution, and supporting each other in the trenches. His magic becomes a metaphor for alignment and focus.

Key take-aways:

  • Why individual talent isn’t enough—culture and connection win.

  • How purpose-driven teams outperform when the field narrows.

  • How a unified internal narrative shifts behavior toward results.
     

Areas of expertise

  • Resilience & Overcoming Adversity
  • Mindset & High Performance
  • Change, Adaptability & Reinvention
  • Leadership & Team Culture
  • Storytelling & Communication
  • Magic, Engagement & Experiential Learning
  • Gratitude, Perspective & Emotional Resilience

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