Jay Kaplan

Jay Kaplan is one of America’s most sought-after corporate magicians, keynote speakers, and entertainment consultants who uses the art of magic and illusion as a powerful metaphor for business communication, innovation, and customer engagement. For over two decades, he has combined world-class sleight of hand with strategic business content that leaves audiences both amazed and inspired.

Where Magic Meets Business Strategy

Kaplan is not a traditional magician who performs tricks for entertainment alone. He is a business strategist who uses magic to illustrate fundamental principles of perception, communication, and influence. His programs demonstrate how the techniques magicians use to capture and hold attention, manage perception, and create moments of wonder apply directly to sales, marketing, leadership, and customer experience. He has performed and spoken for Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and organizations across every industry.

Creating Unforgettable Experiences That Drive Results

Kaplan’s keynotes blend jaw-dropping illusions with customized business content tailored to each client’s message, industry, and goals. His ability to weave an organization’s key themes seamlessly into an entertaining and thought-provoking program makes him ideal for events where leaders want their message to stick. His presentations deliver lasting lessons on the power of perception, creative problem-solving, effective communication, and creating customer experiences that feel like magic.

• Is A Little Change Enough – Innovation, Imagination And Inspiration
• Service And Quality, People And Process – How To Make Your Department (Hospital) A Great Place
• Burnout & Resilience – Regaining The Joy In Medicine
• Nurses Are From Saturn, Physicians From Jupiter, Administrators From Mars – How Can We Speak The Same Language?
• Driving Hospital Quality – Six Sigma, LEAN, QA And PI
• Containing Cost While Providing Prudent Care
• Leadership And Accountability – Bridging the Gap between Idea and Implementation