Bruce James Comedy Hypnotist/Motivational Speaker
- Hartford, CT
- Hypnotist
Lisa M. said “Bruce was welcoming, understanding, and truly listened to the goal of our staff outing. We wanted to laugh, learn, and get comfortable together to celebrate…”
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As a human connection specialist, I work with organizations, educators, and healthcare facilities who need their people to make meaningful connections. My TEDx talk "How to Magically Connect with Anyone" has been viewed 3.4 million times worldwide, and my podcast Beyond Networking cracked the Top 200 under 'Careers' on Apple.
I offer both in-person keynotes and virtual workshops. My core themes are: Leadership, culture, interdepartmental communication, and authentic sales.
Previously I spent 10 years as an exclusive & corporate event magician, and will still accept pure magic gigs on request.
A wonderful entertainer and a brilliant speaker. My students find Brian transformative and eye-opening. I’ve hired him many times and will again. Highly, highly recommended!
Brian was a huge hit as our keynote speaker at our conference. We were thrilled with his speech, the students loved him, and the theme of “Three New People” was very easy to carry out for the rest of the conference. It was perfect for what we were hoping to accomplish! I've worked with Brian multiple times and varying capacities and he's always been easy to work with, accommodating to meet my needs and just an overall joy!
Price Range: $3500-9500
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - HMK Insurance - Group
Imagine instead of chasing down attendee feedback forms, your inbox is flooded by "thank you" emails.
PROGRAMS FOR PROFESSIONALS
-Leadership
-Culture
-Remote Work
-Interdepartmental communication
-Sales & Marketing
PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS
-Passion and purpose
-Career development
-Leadership
💥How to Magically Connect with Anyone (keynote)
Anxiety is up. Mood is down. Loneliness is at record highs. Now that there's a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, it's time to rediscover the beauty and power of human connection. Brian Miller transformed from a child with debilitating social anxiety into a nationally touring magician for 10 years. Now he teaches human connection to organizations, educators, and students around the world. In this presentation you'll see jaw-dropping magic, hear hilarious stories from a career in entertainment, and learn the true secret to connecting with anyone.
Outcome: Brian’s keynote is the highest rated session at every event. Attendees will emerge uplifted and inspired to lead the human connection revolution in your organization, school, or community.
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💻 Remote Connections: Building Trust in a Virtual World (virtual workshop)
You survived The Great Pivot. Now let's make sure it wasn't luck. Teach your group to communicate with trust and ease in remote environments. Brian will guide your group through a series of powerful interactive exercises designed to:
1. Strengthen individual and collective team relationships
2. Build trust
3. Increase productivity through best-in-class digital practices
4. Eliminate critical (and costly) misunderstandings
Outcome: Many organizations and students are suffering in this new remote working world, but it doesn’t have to be yours. This workshop will give your group the practical tools, daily practices, and interpersonal skills required to ensure you thrive in the new world.
🙌 PRAISE FOR BRIAN'S PROGRAMS
"Brian led off our annual conference for Teva Pharmaceuticals in Barcelona with 150 attendees. He is more than a magician; he is an expert in connections. We’ve already had 30 people come up to say how great he was, so we can’t thank him enough."
-John Andrade, BeCOn Summit
"Brian's energy, passion and connection with our staff was outstanding. His message was relevant and his magic kept the audience’s attention for his entire presentation. He was the perfect choice. Our staff left his presentation energized and excited, and mesmerized with his performance and his magic."
-Dr. Howard Cohen, Director of Oncology Pharmacy Services, Yale New Haven Health
"Brian delivered a feel-good presentation with just the right blend of magic, empathy, and humor. He went out of this way to mingle with my team during breaks, building further rapport. I absolutely recommend him as a speaker and look forward to using him in other team functions in the future."
-Christine Washburn, CMO, Rocket Software
"Brian spoke at our 2020 NIO Summit and was a smash hit. Brian's mastery of connection was on full display during our virtual event. He was able to keep people excited and engaged in a very interactive format. Although he uses magic as a backdrop, don't be deceived: his session has valuable business and personal applications that will help you foster better and more meaningful relationships with the people in your world."
-Paul Clowe, COO, NextAfter
Brian Miller is a magician turned top-rated international speaker on human connection, perspectives, and understanding.
His TEDx talk “How to Magically Connect with Anyone” has been viewed 3.4 million times worldwide.
Brian’s programs are engaging, interactive, and jaw-dropping. His talks inspire business and social success by teaching us to connect in any situation.
He's also spoken at hundreds of college campuses and high schools to tens of thousands of students, teaching them how to build their future career with the power of human connection.
Brian's book Three New People was called “a brilliant system for deepening relationships” by Publishers Weekly. His podcast Beyond Networking cracked the Top 200 under 'careers' on Apple, and features legends like Seth Godin, Shama Hyder, Julian Treasure, Cal Fussman, and Heather Monahan.
That combined with his background as a magician and his mastery of storytelling makes Brian’s presentations captivating, always the top-rated session of the event.
In addition to speeches, Brian offers half-day and full-day workshops to go deeper and put his principles into practice.
For speaking engagements and stage magic shows:
☑️Wireless headset mic.
If not available, wireless lav mic is acceptable. Handheld mic is not acceptable unless previously agreed to by Brian himself.
☑️Lights should be bright, even wash on stage/performance area if possible.
☑️House lights at 20%, if possible. Otherwise, house lights should be on.
Seth Godin, my hero and mentor. Simon Sinek.
Flip chart with markers on an easel.
2 bottles of room temperature water.
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