About This Speaker: Jon Dorenbos
Jon Dorenbos is a former NFL player, acclaimed magician, and motivational speaker known for his resilience and energy. He played 14 seasons in the NFL and made two Pro Bowl appearances with the Philadelphia Eagles. Jon earned the Ed Block Courage Award and the Eagles’ Walter Payton Man of the Year honor. He also holds the franchise record for most consecutive games played in Eagles history.
Jon rose to national fame on Season 11 of America’s Got Talent, stunning viewers with his sleight-of-hand magic. He reached the finals and placed third among over 100,000 contestants. Ellen DeGeneres became one of his biggest supporters, inviting him to appear on The Ellen DeGeneres Show more than any other guest. HBO Real Sports has also profiled Jon more times than any other individual.
In 2017, doctors diagnosed Jon with a life-threatening heart condition that required 15 hours of emergency open-heart surgery. That diagnosis ended his football career but launched a new chapter in his life.
Today, Jon Dorenbos captivates audiences around the world by blending magic, humour, and storytelling. He shares how to overcome adversity, choose joy, and live with purpose. His bestselling book, Life Is Magic, outlines his personal philosophy for silencing self-doubt and finding happiness.
Hollywood has taken notice. Producer Mike Tollin is developing Life Is Magic into a feature film. Academy Award-nominated screenwriter John Gatins, known for Flight starring Denzel Washington, is writing the script.
Jon Dorenbo’s life proves that attitude, effort, and perspective can turn tragedy into triumph. Whether speaking on stage, writing, or performing magic, Jon inspires people to see challenges as opportunities—and to believe in the magic of life.
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