Jon Dorenbos

Jon Dorenbos is a former professional football player — a long snapper in the National Football League — who built a second career as a motivational speaker and magician. He first reached a wide public through his appearances on America's Got Talent, where his personal story and personable close-up magic made him a standout contestant.

Dorenbos's performances are distinguished by their emotional directness, drawing on his experience in professional sport and his recovery from personal tragedy to frame sleight of hand as a story about resilience. His crossover from athletics to magic brought the art to a large sports audience.