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Dan Trommater

Speaker

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Assumption Buster, Speaker, Coach & Wonder Worker | Change and Communication Programs Delivered by a World-Class Magician

Dan Trommater works with purpose-driven teams who want to think differently so they can create more change that matters. Dan is passionate about empowering others to be better so they can make society more just, equitable, and sustainable. As a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, he challenges participants to challenge their assumptions and find new perspectives. Dan’s presentation style is warm, funny and voluntarily vulnerable. Plus, he’s a world-class magician and he uses magic as a visual metaphor to explore empathy, leadership, and communication. This leads to interactive sessions that are engaging, mind-opening, and a whole lot of fun.

Dan is a certified coach and can follow keynotes and workshops with a 6 month group coaching program to empower participants to apply the learnings to their own challenges.

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Dan Trommater in the media January 1, 2025

Keynote Speeches

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We've Always Done It That Way - Challenge Assumptions and Create More Change That Matters

What you know for certain could be exactly why you’re stuck.

The thinking, processes, and attitudes that got you where you are have served their purpose. You’ve found lots of right answers and developed systems to get stuff done. That’s great as long as things are going as expected. But these past few years have taught us just how unpredictable the world really is. Now it’s time to shift our thinking and take the next steps to succeed.

By challenging our assumptions, we can move past our preconceived notions of the ‘right answers.’ Perhaps more than at any time in history, we need to find new ways of thinking and doing things.
As always, Dan uses eye-popping magic, stories, and optical illusions as powerful visual metaphors to create a sense of wonder and astonishment. This is not only thoroughly engaging and fun, but research shows that there’s a transformative power in wonder and awe. It empowers each person in the room to apply the learning to their own lives.

Keynote or workshop participants will learn…

  • How to get out of the “same-old-thinking-rut” and find new solutions
  • How to identify and challenge the limiting assumptions that hold us back
  • How to see the world from new perspectives so they can create more change that matters.

Audience reviews:

  • Our guests walked away inspired to question the status quo, and think more creatively. It was the perfect blend of entertainment and professional development. - Chief Development Officer - Bernard Robinson & Company
  • Dan doesn’t just perform magic; he uses it as a powerful tool to shift mindsets, encourage innovation, and help individuals and teams get unstuck. His sessions are far more than just engaging—they create lasting impact. - President - Canadian Association of Management Consultants
  • Having established trust and an emotional bond, Dan took us on a journey that reframed what we think and how we think. Our follow up survey rated Dan as the best part of our conference and audience feedback was unanimous: everyone loved Dan and no one wanted the conference to end. - Senior Change Lead - Cooperators
  • Dan was wonderful to work with; he interviewed me to make sure that the message he delivered was exactly what I wanted - and that’s exactly what he gave me. His presentation kicked off our conference in a fun, imaginative way while delivering important messages that were right on target. My team was able to see the importance of making changes to how we do account management to create an exceptional and enhanced customer experience.


    - Director, Ceridian Canada Ltd.
  • We hired Dan to do a really special presentation for our sales team at our national sales meeting and I couldn't be happier with the results. The session was completely engaging with everyone actively participating. At times, you could hear a pin drop. Dan's use of magic throughout the program to support the theme of 'expanding how you think' is very valuable. We will carry these ideas forward with us for a long time.

    - General Manager, ITW Construction
  • Dan's magic drove home key messages on leading change in a way that was entertaining, insightful, and relevant.

    - Human Resources Advisor, Ontario Power Generation
  • Dan was born for this. His presence on stage is powerful and engaging, and his interactive presentation had the crowd on the edge of their seats, wide-eyed and eager for his next move. I was blown away by his ability to connect with our 400 person audience and show them that their perceptions and assumptions have an incredibly powerful impact on their journey through life.

    - Student, University of Toronto
  • Dan was wonderful. He didn't pretend to be an expert at our profession, but through careful pre-interviews, he made his content very relevant to our group. And let's face it, magic is awesome. Dan uses magic to communicate valuable content expertly. It all comes down to communication and perspective. I was just enthralled.

    - Chair, Canadian Decorators' Association
  • Dan was fantastic. He is someone everyone should spend time with to learn how to think differently. His use of Magic entertains as he gets his message across. Dan was a great recommendation. Thank you. - Executive Director, Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities

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Speaker Biography

Using humour, stories, and eye-popping magic, Dan Trommater will grab you by the brain and gently shake. This allows all your stale thinking patterns to fall away so you can discover new solutions, connections and strategies. Dan’s presentation style is warm, funny and voluntarily vulnerable. Far from a talking-head, Dan’s interactive approach transforms “audiences” into “participants”.

Dan’s education in photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology led him into teaching photography at the university level. Then magic hijacked his life and he became a full-time magician, performing for adult audiences across North America. Before long, he combined his passions of education and entertainment, developing keynote addresses that shifted audiences’ perspectives. Throughout his career, Dan has used magic to not only create wonder but to act as a powerful visual metaphor and create deeper learning.

A natural on stage, Dan can captivate a room. He uses that ability to shine the light back on the other people in the room, helping them see themselves, their struggles and their opportunities in new, more empowering ways. Dan believes that every person can be better, and he’s passionate about helping. Whether it’s as a keynote speaker, trainer or coach, he helps others become better in all areas of their lives.

Dan presents for all sizes, shapes, and styles of organizations. Global companies like Eli Lilly, Roche, Caterpillar, and Bank of Montreal love his ability to blend in seamlessly with their corporate culture, using appropriate language and stories. He also regularly works with Associations like the Human Resources Professionals Association and Professional Conference Management Association; Governmental Agencies like the Province of Ontario and the City of Toronto; and educational institutions like the Rotman School of Management and the University of Southern California; helping them create compelling events with long-lasting takeaways.

Dan is a dual citizen of both the USA and Canada. He lives in Toronto.

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