On this episode of No More Bad Events, Scott Bloom sits down with Jon Petz—magician, keynote speaker, emcee, and now “amazement artist.” Jon shares the unconventional path that led him from entertaining with magic tricks to commanding stages as an award-winning speaker and in-demand event emcee. He unpacks how his background in tech sales and a passion for creating moments of amazement turned into a business model that’s redefining audience engagement at events around the world. From the importance of emotional connection and “moments of amazement,” to running events as a co-creative partner, Jon reveals industry secrets that event planners and speakers alike won’t want to miss. Plus, Jon opens up about his “seven of hearts” pay-it-forward project and what it meant to be inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame. Expect plenty of laughs, some powerful advice on killing boring meetings for good, and a few behind-the-scenes tales from a life spent on—and off—the stage. Whether you’re an event pro, aspiring speaker, or just love a story about turning magic into a movement, you’ll take away fresh ideas on how to engage audiences and create truly memorable experiences.
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Jon Petz is the world's only Amazement Artist™, a bestselling author, Hall of Fame keynote speaker, and award winning emcee. Former corporate executive and tech entrepreneur turned professional magician, he combines real-world business expertise with masterful storytelling and incredible entertainment. Featured in USA Today and Wall Street Journal, Jon delivers powerful strategy, personal inspiration, and incredible engagement for audiences worldwide.
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Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events.
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A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.
As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. As a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh?
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