NFL Veteran. Magician. Keynote Speaker.
Humorous Motivational Speaker Who Also Moves the Room
Jon Dorenbos mixes world-class magic, humor and a real story of resilience into one keynote built around your event. Booked by Apple, Marriott and RE/MAX.
- Magic, laughs and a true comeback story in one keynote
- 1,000+ event appearances on Fortune 500 stages
- Message customized to your theme and business moment
America's Got Talent finalist, Ellen Show regular, 14 years in the NFL.
Prefer to talk? Call 832-585-0709
Ask About Your Event Date
Tell us about your event and audience. We'll come back with availability and next steps.
Why Planners Book Jon
Funny and meaningful, not just funny
The room laughs at the magic, then leans in for a real story about getting knocked down and getting back up.
A name your audience knows
Finalist on America's Got Talent and America's Got Talent: The Champions, plus a regular on The Ellen Show.
Proven on big stages
More than 1,000 event appearances, including Apple, Marriott, Kroger, RE/MAX, Facebook and Hard Rock.
Built around your event
The keynote is shaped around your theme and what leadership needs the room to feel that day.
Nobody checks out
Magic keeps every seat engaged, so your message lands with people who are actually paying attention.
One clean keynote slot
A single marquee address for your agenda. No breakouts, no multi-day facilitation to schedule.
Entertaining Keynotes That Still Say Something
Most entertaining speakers are either funny or meaningful. Jon Dorenbos is both. He spent 14 years in the NFL as a long snapper, became a finalist on America's Got Talent, and appeared regularly on The Ellen Show. On stage he blends dazzling magic with his own story of childhood tragedy, forgiveness and finding purpose.
Jon is in the speaking business. Magic happens to be his tool. Before your event, the content is shaped around the message your leadership wants the audience to carry out of the room, whether that's resilience, change, teamwork or a fired-up start to the year.
- Resilience and overcoming adversity keynote (his signature topic)
- Leadership keynote for executive retreats and management conferences
- Change and adaptability keynote for mergers, restructuring and transformation
- Teamwork keynote for M&A integration and cross-functional events
- Mindset and self-talk keynote for sales and performance teams
- Sales kickoff (SKO) keynote for annual sales meetings
- Incentive trip and President's Club recognition keynote
- Opening or closing keynote for association conventions
Trusted on Fortune 500 and Association Stages
“The response from our 'virtual' Marriott audience of over 3,400 people, and their families, have been absolutely AMAZING! It was inspiring. It was entertaining, It was a grand slam.”
“I have never seen anyone hold an audience like Jon Dorenbos. He s a genius. BRILLIANT. Entertainment at its best. A true performer, an American Hero and a real inspiration.”
“Jon is by far the most powerful, engaging, dynamic and authentic presenter I have ever hired in my 17+ years of producing events. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll remember what really matters in life and you'll leave inspired to make a difference.”
How Booking Works
Send your event details
Share your date, city, audience size and the type of event you're planning.
We confirm availability
Our team checks Jon's calendar for your date and follows up with booking details.
We customize the keynote
Before the event, the talk is shaped around your theme and the message leadership wants delivered.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a comedy act or a keynote?
It's a keynote. Jon is in the speaking business and magic is his tool. Audiences laugh and are entertained, but the talk carries a real message of resilience, forgiveness and purpose tied to your event theme.
What does it cost to book Jon?
Engagements are premium-fee, direct-booked keynote slots. Fees depend on your date, location and event type, so send your details and we'll come back with specifics. Jon is not a budget or low-fee booking.
Can he tailor the message to our event?
Yes. Customized keynote messaging is part of every booking. Topics include resilience, leadership, change, teamwork, mindset, sales kickoff, incentive events and vision and goal setting.
Where does Jon travel for events?
Jon speaks at corporate and association events across the United States.
Do you offer workshops or breakout sessions?
No. The engagement is a single keynote address, usually the opening or closing moment of your agenda. No workshops, breakouts or multi-day facilitation.
What size audiences does he speak to?
Jon has delivered more than 1,000 appearances for Fortune 500 companies and flagship association conferences, including a Marriott audience of over 3,400 people.
See If Your Date Is Open
Tell us about your event and audience. We'll confirm availability and walk you through how the keynote gets built around your theme.
- Magic, laughs and a true comeback story in one keynote
- 1,000+ event appearances on Fortune 500 stages
- Message customized to your theme and business moment
Prefer to talk? Call 832-585-0709