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The perfect mixture of humor, sincerity, wonder & charm

Ted Danson / Actor and Philanthropist

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let’s MEET TAYLOR

Taylor Hughes fell in love with the art of illusion as a child when his parents bought him a magic kit for his birthday. More than 30 years and thousands of shows later, Taylor has become known for his signature style of Magic Storytelling.

He is a Bestselling Author of two books, and his comedy magic specials “Chasing Wonder” and “Enjoy the Ride” are streaming now.

Taylor is married to his high school sweetheart Katie and they live in Southern California with their two daughters Madelyn and Kennedy.

MORE ABOUT Taylor

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YOUR TEAM WILL THANK YOU for THE TRANSFORMATION they EXPERIENCE.

After an EVENT with TAYLOR, your audience will have the tools they need to:

Communicate your message with passion and clarity

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Look to the future with excitement and anticipation

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Create clients that are raving fans of your organization

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Celebrate current victories and move forward to future growth

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Give your people the gift of a transformational Keynote

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"Taylor was absolutely awesome. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any event. He was engaging, enchanting, and a lot of fun."

Sue Lansdon St. Joseph Health System
"In my 23 years of event planning and booking speakers it’s always refreshing to come across an artist who is exactly who you hoped they would be. Authentic and kind with a heart sold on what they actually speak. Having Taylor was so Awesome! Our attendees just adored him.”

Janella, MOPS International
"Taylor Hughes was amazing to work with he really knows his stuff! Our audience loved his presentation and I would hire him again in a heart beat!"

Niki Paquette, Tirecraft
“Taylor was a breath of fresh air in the midst of a difficult season. He provided practical tools for navigating this season while giving my team the gift of lighthearted and refreshing moments. Thank you Taylor for reminding us that wonder is still out there.”

Joshua Uht, Leadership Director, San Francisco based non profit

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TAYLOR’S KEYNOTE TOPICS

Chasing Wonder

Learning to Chase Wonder will set your team up for innovation, engagement, and well-being in the workplace. In this playful yet deeply meaningful keynote, Taylor explores how teams can rekindle their sense of curiosity, creativity, and purpose—even in high-pressure or routine environments.

Lead With A Story

In an age of endless noise and information overload, facts don’t inspire action—stories do. In this keynote, Taylor reveals how to harness the timeless craft of storytelling to drive connection, alignment, and influence in business. Drawing from decades as a professional magician and comedian, he distills performance secrets into practical tools for leaders, marketers, and sales teams.

Thriving Through Transition

Change is inevitable—but how we experience it is not. As a performer who has reinvented himself across industries, Taylor offers a refreshing, human approach to navigating personal and professional transitions. Whether your organization is facing restructuring, rapid growth, or leadership shifts, this keynote provides tools to help people move from fear to focus—and from resistance to resilience.

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