JON DORENBOS
Some keynotes last an hour- Jon’s lasts a lifetime
From the NFL to the finals of America’s Got Talent, Jon combines world-class magic with an awe-inspiring personal journey. Whether it’s a keynote, corporate event, or conference, Jon delivers your organization’s message through a powerful personal story that moves audiences and keeps them talking for years.
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Andy Reid
Jon Dorenbos is the ultimate pro. Someone you want on your side when the going gets tough. In Life Is Magic, Jon shows what I witnessed from him in an NFL locker room: That, more than anything else, character is what matters, in football and in life.
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Simon Cowell
"I have never seen anyone hold an audience like Jon Dorenbos. He s a genius. BRILLIANT. Entertainment at its best. A true performer, an American Hero and a real inspiration."
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Garth Brooks
You may know Jon Dorenbos as a pro football player or a world class ma-gician. But to get to know him and hear what he has overcome throughout his life is inspiring. His story of finding happiness throughout his life is both moving and inspirational.
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Ellen DeGeneres
Jon Dorenbos is a magical person. Life Is Magic shows how we can all choose happiness in the face of overwhelming odds, and it makes me so proud to call him a friend.
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Nick Bailey
Jon is the BEST KEYNOTE SPEAKER I have ever seen. This was the first time I witnessed a speaker get an unsolicited standing ovation 1/2 through their presentation. HE INSPIRED. HE ENGAGED. HE ENTERTAINED.
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Michael Clarke
Jon is by far the most powerful, engaging, dynamic and authentic presenter I have ever hired in my 17+ years of producing events. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll remember what really matters in life and you'll leave inspired to make a difference.
Watch Jon’s Top Moments
Jon’s message has reached hundreds of millions of people around the world
More than 15 Years in the NFL
1,0000+ Event Appearances
World Class Magician
Customized Keynote Messaging
More than 15 Years in the NFL
World Class Magician
1,0000+ Event Appearances
Customized Keynote Messaging
A Keynote Speaker Guaranteed to Wake Up Your Audience
Speaking Topics to Align Your Audience
Jon integrates his powerful personal story with your organization’s message through engaging magic. The former player for the Eagles turned magician crafts a throughline to inspiration.
Self Talk
Your Message
Jon reveals how the conversations we have with ourselves shape our reality, and offers tools to shift negative self-talk into powerful, affirming messages that drive success.
Looking for something tailored? Jon works with your team to craft a custom message that aligns with your event’s goals and audience, blending inspiration with impact.
Jon encourages audiences to live with purpose and clarity. He demonstrates how envisioning the life you want- rather than living in circumstance, can put you on the right path.
Overcoming Adversity
Living in Vision
From childhood tragedy to NFL stardom and beyond, Jon illustrates how resilience, grit, and a positive mindset can help overcome even the toughest obstacles.
Change is inevitable, and Jon helps audiences learn to welcome it. With personal stories and practical advice, he shows how adaptability fuels growth and opens doors to new opportunities.
Drawing from his years in the NFL, Jon explores the power of collaboration, trust, and accountability, showing how great teams are built on selflessness and shared goals.
Enbracing Change
Teamwork
"I have never seen anyone hold an audience like Jon Dorenbos. He s a genius. BRILLIANT. Entertainment at its best. A true performer, an American Hero and a real inspiration."
Simon Cowell
Judge of America's Got Talent
More than 15 Years in the NFL
1,0000+ Event Appearances
World Class Magician
Customized Keynote Messaging
More than 15 Years in the NFL
World Class Magician
1,0000+ Event Appearances
Customized Keynote Messaging
Jon’s Personal Story
From Tragedy to Self Discovery
With 14 years in the NFL as a professional athlete, a finalist on America’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent: The Champions, a regular on the ELLEN Show, and a world-class speaker on Fortune 500 stages, Jon shares his inspiring journey from tragedy to self discovery.
It’s an extraordinary and empowering story of resilience, forgiveness, and living a life of purpose in the face of unfathomable obstacles.
He seamlessly incorporates your company’s message through storytelling and world-class magic. Your audience is sure to be motivated and aligned with your organization’s mission by the end of his insightful and inspiring keynote presentation.
Learn About Jon’s Book:
Life is Magic
Jon’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, forgiveness, and finding purpose amid unimaginable adversity. In Life Is Magic, he shares how, after the tragic loss of his mother at the hands of his father, he found healing through magic and football. These passions carried him from foster care to a 14-year NFL career and a finalist spot on America’s Got Talent. Along the way, he learned to silence self-doubt by choosing happiness and embracing life with a sense of wonder. His journey is told with grace, grit, and jaw-dropping card tricks.
Spread the Magic: Bulk orders and book signings are available upon request!
Life is Magic
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Make Your Event Unforgettable
Sit back and watch your audience light up. Jon brings the energy, insight, and showmanship that makes events legendary.
Jon is the BEST KEYNOTE SPEAKER I have ever seen. This was the first time I witnessed a speaker get an unsolicited standing ovation halfway through their presentation.
HE INSPIRED. HE ENGAGED. HE ENTERTAINED.
Nick Bailey
CEO, RE/MAX World Headquarters
Frequently Asked Questions
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Jon primarily speaks at corporate events. From high-stakes sales meetings and executive retreats to fundraising galas, product launches, and company-wide conferences.
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It’s simple. Just click “Check Availability” and fill out the quick form. Jon’s team will get back to you within 24 hours to discuss your event, goals, and how to tailor the experience to your audience. Early inquiries are encouraged since the calendar fills up quickly.
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Magic just happens to be Jon’s tool for connecting with people, but it’s not the focus of his keynote. The strength of this keynote is in Jon’s story of triumph over tragedy.
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With over 1,000 live appearances and countless keynotes for Fortune 500 companies, Jon knows how to keep even the toughest corporate crowd tuned in, energized, and inspired from start to finish.
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Jon can be your keynote speaker, entertainer, emcee, or even reception entertainment. Each format is designed for maximum engagement whether you want to energize the crowd with a powerful keynote or create memorable moments during networking hours.
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