World Class Magician; Former NFL All-Star; Television Personality
Blending his skills as a magician with his inspiring personal narrative, Jon Dorenbos gives a performance that is truly unique. His infectious energy and a genuine love for life captivates his audience and leaves them feeling motivated and uplifted.
Jon Dorenbos spent 14 seasons in the NFL, making the Pro Bowl twice as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. He was also recognized with the Ed Block Courage Award and the Eagles Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2016. Jon holds record for the most consecutive games played in Eagles history. He retired from the NFL due to a life-threatening heart condition that required emergency open-heart surgery.
In addition to his football career, Jon is a renowned magician. He has demonstrated his sleight-of-hand magic on America’s Got Talent, and reached the finals, placing third among tens of thousands of contestants. He appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show show multiple times, as well as on many other networks.
With his great sense of humor and positive outlook on life, Jon inspires audiences worldwide by weaving together his incredible life story and magic skills.
Jon’s book, Life is Magic, provides a roadmap for silencing the self-doubt voice by choosing happiness. The book was optioned by producer Mike Tollin and will be adapted into a feature film.
Don’t be tricked into thinking Jon’s performance is simply a magic show. Known for his great sense of humor and positive outlook on life, Jon uses his skills as a magician and his incredible life story to inspire audiences around the world. Drawing on his book, Life is Magic, Jon draws a road map for how to shut down your inner self doubt by choosing to find happiness in every situation. 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.