Jon Dorenbos is a former professional football player, magician, author and globally-recognized keynote speaker whose life story spans unimaginable adversity and incredible turnaround. Born July 21 1980, Dorenbos endured the murder of his mother at age 12 and subsequent foster challenges—experiences that shaped his fierce resilience and drive.
He played 14 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles (and other NFL teams), earned two Pro-Bowl selections and holds the record for most consecutive games played in franchise history. He was also diagnosed with a life-threatening aortic aneurysm and underwent 15 hours of emergency open-heart surgery, on the cusp of a trade to the New Orleans Saints—an event that marked the pivot point to his next chapter.
Parallel to football, Jon developed a second career as a world-class magician. He became a finalist on America’s Got Talent and made numerous high-profile television appearances.
Combining his sport-discipline mindset, performance skills and personal journey, Dorenbos now brings keynote audiences an unbeatable combination of authenticity, entertainment and leadership insight.
His signature message: adversity doesn’t define you—your response does. Whether it’s snap-after-snap on the gridiron, mastering sleight-of-hand under pressure, or finding your next door when the front door is locked, Jon shows teams how to harness resilience, perform under pressure and rebuild with purpose.
