About Jeff Smith

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As a magician, motivational speaker and author, Jeff Smith delivers an extraordinary story of overcoming life-threatening disease, disability and societal barriers with a blend that starts with magic and humor as Amazing Jeffo, America’s only multiply disabled magician who is blind.

Blending humor, storytelling, and visual illustrations, Smith delivers tested life lessons with a powerful, unforgettable impact. His presentations feature a dynamic mix of video, slideshows, and volunteer participation.

Speech topics include:

  • The Healing Power Of Humor: Seeing The Funny In Life’s Tumbles And Trials
  • Embracing Encouragers To Spur Hope And Optimism
  • Seeing Light In The Darkness: My Story Of Surviving Hardship Through Laughter And Grace
  • Ordeal Or Elation: A Matter Of Attitude

Through perseverance, optimism and a natural gift for comedy, Smith’s resounding message is, “The most disabling thing in our lives is the thing we can do the most about-our attitude.”

Author of 3 gritty, humorous, and uplifting books: Seeing Light In The Darkness, Splashes Of Laughter In The Storm, and The Will To Laugh: On The Brink Of Irrational Optimism. His books relate the musings and personal accounts of a blind man who has a vision filled with joy and a sense of humor. He promotes a "can do" attitude to help others see their challenges differently.

He guides groups to rise above a challenge and grow, not in spite of the challenge but because of it. Smith's humor, imagination and optimism helps reframe a challenge as an opportunity in disguise.

His viewpoints on life, in all their variations and aspects, can be followed through social media:

Listen to a story of a man who continues to break the mold: first blind graduate from the school of journalism at the University of Minnesota, first blind advertising intern at an ad agency, and America’s only disabled blind magician.

Client list: American Express, 3M, IRS, Minnesota Zoo, USDA, US Army, St. Paul Companies, University of Minnesota, Washington County Public Works, YMCA, Hamline University, Kiwanis International, Science Museum of Minnesota, Mall of America, Arthritis Foundation Walk-a-thon, Minnesota State Capitol, Barnes & Noble, University of Minnesota - Duluth

To Book Speaker Jeffrey Smith, Please Call 651-457-7300