Jon Dorenbos is world-class magician, keynote speaker, former NFL player, and bestselling author who inspires audiences with his story of resilience, unforgettable magic, and customized messages that leave a lasting impact.
Jon Dorenbos is the ultimate experiential keynote speaker and magician for corporate events. Jon brings together his journey from the NFL to the finals of America’s Got Talent with world-class magic that captivates audiences. At keynotes and conferences he weaves your organization’s message into a powerful personal story—one that inspires, resonates, and leaves people talking long after the event is over.
Jon Dorenbos is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Jon Dorenbos’s fees.
Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group at (215) 995-0905 to book Jon Dorenbos for corporate or private events, keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, motivational speaking, or virtual appearances. Our agency will work directly with your organization and our keynote speakers to create an unforgettable event.
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Jon Dorenbos turned unimaginable childhood tragedy into fuel for resilience, finding healing and purpose through magic. While building a 14-year NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles—including two Pro Bowls and the franchise record for consecutive games played—Jon kept honing his craft as a magician.
In 2016, he became a household name on America’s Got Talent, where his combination of sleight-of-hand and heartfelt storytelling carried him all the way to the finals and a third-place finish out of more than 100,000 contestants.
In recent years, Jon has written the bestselling memoir Life Is Magic, toured alongside Tony Robbins, and returned to the AGT stage in Fantasy League—this time with his young daughter cheering him on. Today, he inspires audiences worldwide by blending world-class magic with a powerful story of perseverance and hope.
Find out how to hire Jon Dorenbos to appear at your next event. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group to inquire about Jon Dorenbos’s availability and cost. When booking Jon Dorenbos for an event, we need to know the type of venue and location the event will take place. Jon Dorenbos is a popular choice for corporate events, private events, and virtual events. So, you can click the Check Availability button or contact us and an MPG Jon Dorenbos booking agent will get back to you within 48 hours.
How much to book Jon Dorenbos depends on the type of event. So, the cost to hire Jon Dorenbos for corporate or private events is available by contacting a Mollie Plotkin Group Agent. Notably, Jon Dorenbos is available for conferences, festivals, private parties and events. Just contact the Mollie Plotkin Group and tell the booking agent the proposed date, time, and location.
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A one-of-a-kind keynote where world-class magic, an NFL journey, and a story of resilience come together—customized to deliver your organization’s message with unforgettable impact.
Jon Dorenbos doesn’t deliver canned speeches — he creates experiences. With Life Is Magic, Jon blends world-class sleight of hand with his powerful personal story, weaving your organization’s message throughout. Every keynote is tailored in collaboration with your team so the impact feels personal, relevant, and unforgettable.
Jon can step into any role your event needs—keynote speaker, entertainer, emcee, or reception host. Each format is built to maximize engagement, whether it’s firing up the room with a powerful keynote or creating unforgettable moments during networking and social hours.
Having hired many speakers and entertainers over the years for corporate audiences, I can honestly say that Jon has been the VERY BEST – Thomas Shovlin, CIWA Executive, California Insurance Wholesalers Association
He held our NECA audience of 5,000 in rapt attention as he wove his life story through magic and emotion. What an uplifitng performance! – John Grau, NECA CEO, National Electrical Contractors Association
And while most are good, very few are remembered well after the event. Our attendees still talk about Jon’s incredible performance at our corporate event as one of the best they’ve experienced. His magic was fantastic, and his time on stage had the audience laughing, tearing up, and inspired. Jon’s story goes straight to the heart, and the way he tells it is the real magic. He and his team are pleasure to work with. Jon is a true class act.” – CMO, BluJay Solutions
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll remember what really matters in life and you’ll leave inspired to make a difference. This guy is the real deal.” – Michael Clarke, Director GSO B2B Marketing & Events, The Americas Marriott International Luxury Brands
“Jon Dorenbos is a magical person. Life Is Magic shows how we can all choose happiness in the face of overwhelming odds.” —Ellen DeGeneres
An extraordinary and empowering story of resilience, forgiveness, and living a life of purpose in the face of unfathomable obstacles.
You might recognize him as an NFL All-Pro or as an elite magician who made the finals of America’s Got Talent and regularly appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. But Jon Dorenbos says that what he does is not who he is. Who he is is someone forced, at the most tender of ages, to coach himself into turning tragedy to triumph.
One morning in August 1992, when Jon was twelve years old and living a seemingly idyllic childhood in suburban Seattle, he woke up for baseball camp. His dad waved good-bye. Later that day, Jon heard the news: his father had murdered his mother in the family’s three-car garage. In an instant, his life had shattered. He’d been essentially orphaned.
Thrust into foster care while his father stood trial for murder, Jon struggled. Left to himself, he discovered an unlikely escape performing magic tricks. If you found a way to alter your reality after your dad—your hero—killed your mom, wouldn’t you cling to it too? Then came football, which provided a release for all of Jon’s pent-up anger. Together, magic and football saved him, leading to fourteen NFL seasons on the gridiron and raucous sleight-of-hand performances to packed houses across the globe.
In 2017, after being traded to the New Orleans Saints, Jon was diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition. He had a choice: break down, or—as he’d long by now taught himself—bounce back. “Talk to yourself, don’t listen to yourself,” Dorenbos advises for those moments when the inner voice of self-doubt screams.
In Life Is Magic, Dorenbos draws a road map for how to shut that voice up by choosing happiness. At his darkest times, he writes, he’s learned lessons of love, forgiveness, and perseverance. His story is poignant and powerful, told by a charismatic and optimistic man who has overcome life-or-death challenges with grace, persistence, a childlike sense of wonder...and jaw-dropping card tricks.
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