Motivational Magic

Magician Jon Dorenbos was the keynote speaker of this year’s University of the Cumberlands Excellence in Leadership Series sponsored by the Forcht Group of Kentucky.

Magician Jon Dorenbos seen with Terry and Marion Forcht, who founded The Forcht Group of Kentucky Center for Excellence in Leadership in 2006.

Dorenbos is well known for his performances on the popular television shows America’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent: The Champions.

Prior to Dorenbos’ appearance at UC Tuesday evening, he greeted guests at a special banquet that included a catered buffet and live music.

Keynote speakers are invited to Cumberlands’ campus annually, offering impactful messages to Cumberlands students and the general community as a way to instill integral leadership values.

UC’s annual lecture series is made possible by an endowment from local business owners Dr. Terry and Mrs. Marion Forcht, who founded The Forcht Group of Kentucky Center for Excellence in Leadership in 2006.

The purpose of the Center is to provide programs and activities that enhance the development of leadership, character and good citizenship. Other past speakers in the series have included Ben Stein, Mike Huckabee, Rudy Giuliani, Charles Krauthammer, Dr. Ben Carson, Fred Thompson, Shaquille O’Neal, Terry Bradshaw, Laila Ali and Drew Brees.

Photo courtesy of the University of the Cumberlands