“I believe that entertainment is a noble and important profession that allows people to escape the difficulties of the world, encourages them to dream, and inspires them to live bigger, fuller lives. I love performing the art of magic because together we share a beautiful moment of amazement and wonder.”
A Personal Letter from Jason…
Hi there and thanks for dropping by!
I fell in love with two things when I was sixteen years old – acting and magic. And, although I was a teenager with all the uncontrollable tics of Tourette Syndrome, I pursued those two passions with abandon. What I learned was that I could do two things people thought were impossible – perform onstage at a high level and amaze people with a deck of cards.
Little did I know that my ability to perform “card tricks” would open doors for me to meet incredible people, develop into a solid entertainer, and travel around the world making audiences laugh and smile.
I was in my thirties when an incredibly (!) persistent friend finally convinced me to stop being embarrassed by the uncontrollable movements and vocalizations that occurred in my day-to-day life and to start speaking to groups about my life’s journey with Tourette’s.
At the end of my first paid speaking engagement a woman, visibly emotional, approached me. She shared a very personal, very painful chapter from her life with me and told me that, because of my talk, she now knew what she needed to do to move forward.
I was immediately changed. You see, I LOVE magic tricks. However, magic tricks by themselves had never created that type of connection. I knew that my new mission was to use my story (inspiration) in combination with my magic (amazement) to help others deal with their own life challenges.
I love how performing the art of magic acts as the perfect metaphor of doing the impossible. I love how it opens my audiences’ minds to new ideas and possibilities. And I’ll never again be embarrassed by Tourette Syndrome. The “thing” that used to mortify me has given me a gift that I can share with others to help them do the impossible in their own lives.
I look forward to serving you. What a blessing!
Jason Michaels
Who is Jason Michaels?
Jason Michaels is an American magician, motivational speaker, two-time TEDx presenter, and author who lives with and thrives with Tourette Syndrome. Jason’s primary goal with his programs is to amaze and inspire audiences around the world.
magician:
Jason has shared his style of sleight-of-hand, illusion, and humor with corporate audiences, theaters, universities, the United States Armed Forces, and for private social affairs all over the world.
Jason’s first full special “The CardShark” can be enjoyed on YouTube. He has been featured on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Stabal TV, Huckabee, JUDGED by Matt Walsh, in The New York Times, and in multiple industry magazines. Jason is the creator of the TV Pilot and future series Magician in the Kitchen. He is also the star of “Jason Michaels Mobile Magic,” the interactive magic show that happens on your phone on the Richcast app.
Additionally, Jason was the creator of the magic experience at Nashville’s famed House of Cards and has entertained VIPs including Penn & Teller, Gov. Mike Huckabee, Martina McBride, Kix Brooks, Jack White, Wynonna Judd, Brothers Osborne, Rodney Atkins, Dick Smothers, and more.
Jason is currently the International Vice President of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. His show Mysteries and Illusions is currently playing Saturday nights in downtown Nashville, TN.
speaker:
Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at age thirteen, Jason has overcome “the impossible” and become an internationally award-winning sleight-of-hand artist and professional speaker.
Jason is dedicated to motivating audiences to see beyond their challenges and self-imposed limitations with his keynote program #DOTHEIMPOSSIBLE: RESILIENCE. In it, he teaches empowering techniques on how to overcome adversity and conquer the day.
In his other keynote program, #DOTHEIMPOSSIBLE: LIVE B-I-G, Jason inspires audiences to take action by living bigger, bolder lives by teaching the success and high performance principles that made him an internationally award-winning entertainer.
Author:
Jason is the author of the Amazon best-selling book "You Can Do the Impossible, Too!" His book details his “impossible” journey of overcoming the debilitating neurological disorder Tourette Syndrome to become a success in business and in life.
#flexyourtourette…
is a movement to change the conversation about Tourette Syndrome and those who have it.
while Jason believes that acknowledging the difficulty of living with tics is important, he is working to spotlight the talents, gifts, and traits developed because of Tourette’s and empower Touretters around the world.
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“Jason Michaels’ commanding stage presence captures an audience in magical ways. He not only astounds with his sleight-of-hand card tricks, but he also takes spectators on a compelling journey as a storyteller. Both jaw-dropping and inspiring – a Jason Michaels’ performance is definitely worth the experience.”
“Jason your time with this group was spot on and couldn’t have been more meaningful…what you did for us today has helped make our lives better. For that, we thank you so much.”
“There would be no House of Cards without Jason Michaels.”
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.”