Jon Dorenbos

Nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award
Shares the heartbreaking story of his childhood and describes how magic helped him overcome tragedy
Featured by HBO, FOX Sports, ESPN and E! for his inspirational triumph in the face of adversity
Master magician who finished third in season 11 of America’s Got Talent

Fee Range: ABOVE $50,000

Location:

Florida

Phone: 800-328-6008

Jon Dorenbos played 14 seasons in the NFL, notably making the Pro Bowl twice as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2016, Jon competed on America's Got Talent where he showcased his skills as a sleight-of-hand magician, making it to the finals and placing third overall in the competition amongst tens of thousands of competitors. He then put his talent on display as a guest on Ellen, who quickly became one of his biggest fans and advocates. Jon has appeared on Ellen's show in various capacities as well as on The Today Show. In 2017 he retired from the NFL after having successful open heart surgery to repair a defective aortic valve.

Known for his great sense of humor and positive outlook on life, Jon is a successful author and motivational speaker who uses his skills as a magician and his incredible life story to inspire.

Jon is a seasoned motivational and keynote speaker with more than 10 years of experience. His topics are typically tailor-made to his clients' objectives and include: Life is Magic, The Power of Teamwork, Overcoming Obstacles, and Embracing Change.

Speech Titles and Descriptions:

LIVE IN VISION, NOT IN CIRCUMSTANCE: OVERCOMING LIFE’S OBSTACLES

When 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

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.

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.

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.”

Testimonials:

Jon is by far the most powerful, engaging, dynamic and authentic presenter I have ever hired in my 15+ years of producing conferences and events. 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 for real.

MICHAEL CLARKE
Director GSO B2B Marketing & Events, The Americas
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