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About This Speaker
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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An Evening with Jon Dorenbos 
Jon's inspirational life story of triumph over adversity has been retold on national television in features by NBC, HBO, FOX Sports, ESPN, E! True Hollywood Story: An American Story, ABC, and CBS. Jon tailors his presentations to fit the needs of his audience. He inspires others by sharing his life experiences and NFL stories, relating them to corporate culture. He discusses the importance of discipline, teamwork, perseverance, and the acceptance of failure in achieving a common goal. In his words, “Live in vision not in circumstance.” As a professional keynote speaker since 2008, Jon has motivated and wowed audiences including AT&T, Nationwide Insurance, Marriott International, Kroger Foods, Boeing, SAP, Black & Decker, Lincoln Financial, Nexxus, MGM Resorts International, Jackson Hewitt, Merrill Lynch, Taco Bell, Pappa John's, DigiKey, and numerous other Fortune 500 companies.
Live In Vision, Not in Circumstance: Overcoming Life’s Obstacles
When an unimaginable tragedy struck Jon Dorenbos’ life at the age of 12, he found solace in sports and pushed through the pain of the past to go on to have a 14-season NFL career. And when his NFL career came to an abrupt end following a life-threatening diagnosis, he went all in on his other passion and became a renowned magician. Dorenbos’ story is one of overcoming every obstacle he has faced and in his inspiring, often tear-jerking talks, he reveals to audiences how they can do the same. In this powerful session, he draws from his own personal journey to demonstrate the power of courage and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as expand on the belief that progress can only be made by moving beyond the challenges of the past and having a forward-looking mindset for a better future.
Life is Magic
As a finalist in Season 11 of America’s Got Talent, Jon entertains and stuns viewers with comedic acts and magic tricks, proving it’s possible to overcome the odds—both in magic and in life.
The Power of Teamwork
Having achieved success at the highest level of professional sports, Jon Dorenbos is uniquely positioned to share insights on the pivotal role teamwork plays in achieving any goal. Drawing from his 14-season career as a long-snapper on teams in the fast-paced, hard-hitting NFL, Dorenbos outlines the core facets that power high-performing teams to make game-changing plays and illustrates the impact each individual has on team success. His action steps for strengthening basic team dynamics, such as communication, and uniting teams around a shared objective can be applied to organizations in any field.
Embracing Change
Change is constant and often uncomfortable. It requires pivoting from what you know and adapting to factors that are often beyond your control to be successful. Letting audiences in on his own life-changing moments, magician and former NFL player Jon Dorenbos leads a mindset-shifting session that encourages audiences to embrace change in their professional and personal lives and make the most of the opportunities it presents to refocus, reinvent, and achieve remarkable goals.
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