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Tom Coverly  

TV Show Host, Professional Comedy Magician & Motivational Speaker

Tom Coverly is a TV show host, professional comedy magician and motivational speaker. Coverly has performed live on stage for over 5 million people around the world headlining several tours. He is one of the most requested motivational entertainers in America for corporate events, universities, schools and faith events. Music superstar, Paula Abdul says "Tom Coverly is straight up a magical inspiration". Coverly was recently featured in LA WEEKLY for the TOP 10 positive people in America. He was also featured in Forbes Magazine for being an entrepreneur reaching millions with one of the most requested school assembly programs in the nation. Coverly made the top 5 for the most positive social media influencer (Cheer of the Year Award) at the Cheer Choice Awards in Las Vegas out of a million plus nominations.

Coverly has been seen on TV (NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, Access Hollywood), TEDx stage and heard on numerous radio stations around the country sharing his story. He has entertained several celebrities; Paula Abdul, Jep & Jessica Robertson from the hit TV show, "Duck Dynasty", the cast of C.S.I. NY, Mrs. Universe 2023, Alec Mapa (Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives), Rick The Reptile Guy (A&E TV Show "Wild Transport"), i-Shine (TBN), Amber Montana (Nickelodeon TV show "Haunted Hathaways"), Victoria Koloff (Lifetime TV show, “Preachers’ Daughters”) & the entire cast and producers for the "Batman Vs. Superman" Movie.

Coverly has performed for major corporations like; Warner Brothers, McDonald's Corporation, Gerber, Amway, Sprint, Arby's & Burger King just to name a few. He has shared the stage speaking with many of the world's most recognized speakers and bands; Paula Abdul, Toby Mac, Newsboys, Casting Crowns, Skillet, Brian "Head" of Korn, Thompson Square, NF, Lacrae, For King & Country, Colton Dixon (American Idol), Disciple, Danny Gokey (American Idol), Pop Evil, Reggie Dabbs, Nick Vujicic (Life Without Limbs), William Paul Young (NY Best Seller "The Shack"), Bob Lenz (Life Promotions), and many more!

Speech Topics


School Assembly

The Destroy Illusions School Assembly is unique from any assembly you have ever had! The creative approach to touch on a variety of topics during an assembly has been proven (by over 5 million students) to be an effective way to challenge ALL the students in the audience.

If Tom Coverly had to sum up his assembly in one word it would be, "RESPECT". He focuses on respecting yourself, your peers and those in authority.

Tom Coverly will destroy the illusions and lies young people are believing and remind them of truth and reality. Students will leave the assembly having more self worth, wanting to respect others more, choosing integrity, character, desiring to make wiser choices, stand up against bullying, appreciate the gift of life and see their life with a new found purpose! ​

Leadership Development | Motivation

DESTROYING ILLUSIONS Imagine being entertained with a purpose. Tom Coverly begins this talk with a couple of hilarious mind blowing magic tricks involving tons of audience participation and transitions to a powerful talk that will motivate your audience to be better leaders, citizens, better employees, more productive and become amazing people who care for those they rub shoulders with day to day including co-workers and clients. Coverly will apply your companies core values and help drive them home in a creative way. Coverly will destroy the illusions and lies your employees typically believe about their lives and jobs, and remind them about truth and reality to combat those illusions in a brand new fresh way. Coverly would love to partner with your leadership to discuss ahead of time; the key elements about your organization to make this one of the most impactful moments that the history of your company or organization has ever experienced. Coverly has spoken to over 5 million people and recently features in Forbes and LA Weekly for being a top 10 Influencer and he also has been nominated in the top 10 the past three years for being the most inspirational person in America at the Cheer Choice Awards.

Perception | Leadership

Imagine being entertained with a purpose. Tom Coverly begins this talk with a couple of hilarious mind blowing magic tricks involving tons of audience participation and transitions to a powerful talk that will motivate your audience to see anything is possible with the right perspective. Coverly will reveal a couple of illusions to the entire audience; giving them a perspective that only they can see, while the volunteer onstage experiences something different. Knowledge and perspective can change everything. Coverly will apply your companies core values and help drive them home in a creative way. Coverly would love to partner with your leadership to discuss ahead of time; the key elements about your organization to make this one of the most impactful moments that the history of your company or organization has ever experienced. Coverly has spoken to over 5 million people and recently features in Forbes and LA Weekly for being a top 10 Influencer and he also has been nominated in the top 10 the past three years for being the most inspirational person in America at the Cheer Choice Awards.

Better Employees | Life Skills

This is a powerful talk about the shortness of life. When we blink we can miss something. Tom Coverly utilizes comedy and illusions to help drive this point home, Coverly will share some powerful stories and how we can impact others lives around us. When we help fix life outside of work, it has a powerful way of impacting the workplace in a more positive way. This talk is a powerful way of building unity among those we work with and clients we serve. Get ready to motivate your audience to be a greater version of themselves! Coverly has spoken to over 5 million people and recently features in Forbes and LA Weekly for being a top 10 Influencer and he also has been nominated in the top 10 the past three years for being the most inspirational person in America at the Cheer Choice Awards.

Living to Your Full Potential

Tom Coverly talks about his story being an entrepreneur. It was not until Coverly realized what his gifts, talents and loves were that he began to do what he is currently doing. Nearly two decades ago, Coverly held out his hands, realized what his gifts were and began to seek it. Within his first year, he was booked in 38 states around America speaking and performing and now has spoken to over 5 million people and featured in LA Weekly and Forbes for being a top 10 influencer in America. He also has been nominated in the top 10 the past three years for being the most inspirational person in America at the Cheer Choice Awards. Coverly will ask your audience to hold out their hands, realize their gifts and encourage them to dream the unrealistic! Yes, to seek the things that seem impossible and watch what happens. Coverly will use comedy, illusions and personal stories to challenge your audience like never before to be anything they aspire to be.

Inspirational - You Can Do ANYthing

Tom Coverly will share his inspiring story of being born in one of the roughest cities in America ... Camden, New Jersey. Coverly's personal story includes his past choices to fight, steal, suicide attempts, destructive behavior, drinking and the consequences of each of his actions. Coverly's life choices seemed to be heading down the wrong path until a caring person spoke truth into his life. ​Coverly's life now has a purpose. His story relates to people in a way that breaks down the toughest of hearts. Coverly is known as one of the most raw, real & relevant speakers today! His story will motivate your audience to use their past experiences and make something of themselves. We are not defined by our past or mistakes. We are defined by the legacy we leave. In a million years, Coverly could not have imaged using his story to inspire millions around the world. Coverly has now spoken to over 5 million people and been featured in Forbes and LA Weekly for being a top 10 influencer in America. He also has been nominated in the top 10 the past three years for being the most inspirational person in America at the Cheer Choice Awards. Get your audience ready to be inspired to be world changers.

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