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Jon Dorenbos has made one of the most unlikely career transitions, from a professional football player with 14 years of experience to a magician who has made appearances on America’s Got Talent and Ellen.
With 14 years in the NFL as a professional athlete, A finalist on America’s Got Talent, a regular on The Ellen Show and a world-class speaker on Fortune 500 stages, Magician and Keynote Speaker Jon Dorenbos shares his inspiring journey from tragedy to self-discovery.
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 message through storytelling and world-class magic, leaving your audience motivated and aligned with your organization’s mission.
Jon Dorenbos is available to be booked for corporate and private events. He is also well-known for his keynote and motivational speaking. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Jon Dorenbos’s fees.
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Jon Dorenbos’ past has made him the man he is today. In August, of 1992, at the age of 12, his father murdered his mother. His father was convicted of 2nd degree murder and was sentenced to 13 years in prison. After the completion of his father’s trial he and his sister, Kristina, moved in with a temporary foster family, the Robsons, to allow them to finish their respective school years. Following the school year, Jon and Kristina moved from Woodinville, WA, to Garden Grove, CA, to live with their Aunt Susan. At the time, Susan, had no children and took Jon and Kristina in as her own. She devoted her life to her sister’s kids and became the best mom anyone could ask for.
Jon got into magic just before his 13th birthday. He instantly fell in love with it. Magic became an escape during a time of mourning and transition in his life. He was obsessed with the sleights and skills involved. He spent all day, every day, practicing and rehearsing in front of the mirror. Jon’s Aunt Susan, had a friend, Ken Sands, who was a magician and she made the introduction. Ken became a mentor, a friend and a father figure for Jon for years to come. Ken didn’t just teach Jon the fundamentals of a trick, he taught him how to find himself as a performer.
“I’ve been doing Magic since I was 13 years old, I dig it, I love magic.”
“I was staying with friends in Woodinville, Washington and their neighbor was a magician. He was a 16-year-old named Michael Groves. That was the first time I had ever seen a magician perform. Cards, coins, sponge balls and fire. What more do you need? Nothing. He inspired me to learn magic. Then I saw David Copperfield on TV and that inspired me to be a magician and a performer. People ask me all the time, ‘What is your favorite trick?’ In 1993, David Copperfield was touring with his show called Fires of Passion. He had a TV special and I watched it. I will never forget this. He brought a woman on stage and sat her on a stool. He explained that when he was a little kid he wore little shoes that he called Air Coppers. Then, he takes his baby shoe and puts it in his back pocket. He borrows a ring and makes the ring disappear with such ease. His hands never left his side. He explained that when he was a little kid he would make his friends’ rings disappear and reappear tied in the laces of his shoes. Sure enough, he turns around and the ring is tied in the lace of his little shoe. By far, my favorite trick of all time. I owe a big THANK YOU to Mike Michaels for introducing me to David Copperfield and getting me a private tour of his warehouse, it was a dream come true. I love the art of pickpocketing. My favorite pickpocket is Apollo Robbins. If you’ve never seen him, Google him!”
“On a personal note, I’m sorry if I disappoint you. I can’t levitate in the middle of Times Square or push over a palm tree in Vegas with my finger. But what I can do… is have a good time. My favorite magician and mentor, Ken Sands, is a genius. He would work with me and give me subtle hints trying to help me discover who I was as an artist. And let me tell you, it took me a long time to figure out who I was as a performer. After watching Ken perform for so many years, it finally hit me! I finally figured it out. For me, it’s not just about the magic. Magic is a tool to develop a relationship with the audience. It’s about inspiring people, having fun and rockin’ a crowd.”
Today, Jon lives out his next dream as an inspiring speaker. These are just a few of the organizations where Jon Dorenbos has shared his story:
“Jon Dorenbos is a magical person. Life Is Magic shows how we can all choose happiness in the face of overwhelming odds.” —Ellen DeGeneres
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