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Scott Hammell

Once you get passionate, you can’t help but change the world. This is the stirring message of Scott Hammell: illusionist, escape artist and Me to We Speaker.

Scott Hammell is a motivational entertainer who brings together social activism and the art of magic and escapes to create high-energy, high-inspiration presentations. Scott has inspired thousands to find and pursue their driving passions, and to discover that any passion—even skydiving—can be used to effect positive change.

A child juggling prodigy and three-time Guinness World Record holder, Scott became a media personality on the TV show Ripley’s Believe It Or Not when he set the record for “World’s Highest Suspension Straight Jacket Escape.” He has been motivating audiences full time ever since—fusing heart-racing stunts and comic relief with a powerful message about setting goals and conquering fear.

After travelling to Kenya on a Me to We trip, Scott joined Me to We to inspire others to use their gifts not only for personal fulfillment, but to bring about social change. His third world record—becoming the first person in the world to skydive while handcuffed and blindfolded—challenged a group of students to raise $8,500 to build a Free The Children school in Ecuador.

Now, with a performance that inspired thousands of youth at Free The Children’s We Day, Scott’s sights are set on inspiring the next group of world-changers to make a difference. “Find your passion, and make it happen.” Scott Hammell’s message is as basic as one child learning to juggle, and as wide-reaching as a social movement to change the world. Hear it for yourself, get inspired and put your own passion into action.

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Scott is ideal for

Student Leadership, College/University Students, Corporate, Family

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Testimonials

  • "Scott Hammell came to our Jr. Leadership camp in Quebec. The students listened to his one-hour Paid to Breathe motivational presentation and were amazed by his magical skills. His sessions were a huge success; he delivered a strong and positive message while keeping his audience on the edge of their seats. Scott is a true professional and an inspiration to us all! I would not hesitate to book him again."

    - Hugues Bertrand, Quebec Direct of CASAA, Pierrefonds Comprehensive High School

  • "Your show was a hit with everyone. Your interaction with the audience was great. Everyone felt involved in the show. As the organizer of the event I enjoyed working with a true professional who was adaptive to the changing needs of the audience. It was a pleasure to work with you. I would be happy to recommend you in the future and to hire you back."

    - Wendy Kornelsen, Coordinator of Volunteers and Special Events, City of Guelph

  • "Your hypnosis show was remarkable! Throughout the school year, the individual residence hall councils and university councils have attempted to create some solidarity within the first year population of the university. Your performance garnered more dropped-jaws and laughter than we've seen all year! Your professionalism, your humour and your kindness are always welcome at McGill! We look forward to working with you in the future."

    - Hayley Lapalme, University of McGill Residences

  • "If you are looking for someone who will make your students think, and get them excited about the future, you need to book Scott Hammell. His presentation successfully entertains everyone in the room while teaching the valuable lesson of goal setting and perseverance. Scott is an extremely exciting speaker who students relate to easily. I strongly recommend Scott Hammell as a speaker who can energize your student body and leave them with an important message!"

    - Janeen Ferriss, Teacher, Moira Secondary School, Belleville, Ontario

  • "We could not be more grateful for Scott´s support for our agency. Children and families frequently inquire if he will be entertaining at our next event. He brings out true enthusiasm in the kids, and has all adults in the room captivated and impressed. I´m not sure who loves the show more, the kids or our staff!"

    - Alaina McFee, Caseworker, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kitchener-Waterloo and Area

  • "His message was conquering the impossible and challenging oneself. Scott is not only great for 'Me to We' but for any organization looking to add something different to their presentations. To encourage people to conquer their challenges and move forward without fear makes him somebody I would certainly bring back and add to a conference in the future."

    - Sean Tidd, Regional Director of Investors Group, Newmarket, Ontario

  • "On any given day, anyone in any position, especially the consultants, have a lot of challenges to overcome. What Scott was saying about overcoming these challenges by breaking things down step by step is something people can apply to anything in their daily lives"

    - Susan Bonnallie, Investors Group, Newmarket, Ontario

  • "Scott Hammell was the absolute best guest speaker we could have asked for during our professional business conference in Toronto. Not only was Scott able to captivate the audience with his incredible magic routine, his motivational speech really made an impact and kept everyone on the edge of their seat! After Scott´s presentation, many of our conference participants commented upon how unique and exciting his presentation was. Overall, there is no doubt in my mind that our organization would love to have Scott back for next year´s conference!"

    - Scott Chapman, University of McGill Residences

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