World Class Magician, Bestselling Author, and Pro Bowl NFL Player
Jon Dorenbos: Biography at a Glance
- Jon Dorenbos played 14 seasons in the NFL, notably making the Pro Bowl twice before he was diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition requiring 15 hours of emergency open-heart surgery.
- After retirement, Jon put his other talents on display, competing on Season 11 of America’s Got Talent where he showcased his skills as a sleight-of-hand magician.
- He also frequently appeared as a guest on Ellen, on which he was featured more than any other guest in the history of the show.
- Jon's bestselling book, Life Is Magic, details his journey of self-discovery after his mother was tragically killed at the hands of his father when Jon was just 12 years old. The book has been optioned to be made into a feature film.
- Known for his positive outlook on life, Jon draws a roadmap for finding happiness in every situation and shares his story of resilience, forgiveness, and living a life of purpose in the face of unfathomable obstacles - all with the help of a little magic.
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Jon Dorenbos played 14 seasons in the NFL, notably making the Pro Bowl twice as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, as well as being the Ed Block Courage Award recipient and the Eagles Walter Payton Man of the Year. He also holds the record for the most consecutive games played in Philadelphia Eagles franchise history. Jon competed on Season 11 of America’s Got Talent where he showcased his skills as a sleight-of-hand magician, making it to the finals and placing third overall amongst over 100,000 competitors. He then put his talent on display as a guest on Ellen, who quickly became one of his biggest fans and advocates. Jon appeared on Ellen more than any other guest in the history of the show. He also has been featured on HBO Real Sports more than any other guest in the history of that show as well.
Dorenbos retired from the NFL after he was diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition requiring 15 hours of emergency open-heart surgery. 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. He wrote a book titled Life Is Magic that details his journey of self-discovery after his mother was tragically killed at the hands of his father when Jon was just 12 years old. Producer Mike Tollin has optioned the book and is making it into a feature film. The screenplay is being written by John Gatins, who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the drama film Flight with Denzel Washington.
Known for his great sense of humor and positive outlook on life, Jon draws a roadmap for finding happiness in every situation and shares his story of resilience, forgiveness, and living a life of purpose in the face of unfathomable obstacles - all with the help of a little magic.
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Life Is Magic: Jon’s Personal Journey from Tragedy to Self Discovery
With 14 years in the NFL as a professional athlete, a finalist on America’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent: The Champions, a regular on The Ellen Show, and a world-class speaker on Fortune 500 stages, Jon shares his inspiring journey from tragedy to self discovery.
It’s 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’s message through storytelling and world-class magic, leaving your audience motivated and aligned with your organization’s mission.
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