Biography

The perfect keynoter, live or online via webinar or virtual conference!

 Billy Riggs is a master magician, comedian, and spellbinding entertainer who has been called “a psychologist masquerading as a comedian and magician.” He was voted one of America’s Top Five Most Entertaining Speakers in a nationwide poll of conference attendees.”

 
For over 40 years, Billy has captivated audiences on five continents with his unique blend of magic, humor, and powerful oration. He uses Las Vegas-quality magic and illusions to drive home his points, transforming ordinary conferences into truly special events. His quick wit and even quicker hands spread laughter and raise morale as he inspires people to embrace their potential.
 
In his television special, The Magic of Attitude, Billy shares his message of hope and inspiration, which has also been featured in his books, videos, and live keynote speeches. His presentations are designed to change lives, improve attitudes, and inspire exceptional service. Billy’s skill as a professional speaker earned him the prestigious CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation in 2002. His talent and passion for his work are evident in the enthusiastic standing ovation he received from 13,000 attendees at the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table.

Based in Austin, Texas, Billy travels the world helping audiences reshape their destinies by eliminating their “Grand Illusions” and embracing even grander realities.
 

Unlike many Conference Keynote Speakers, if you need a motivational speaker within 5 hours of his hometown (Austin, Texas), Billy will drive to your event saving you hundreds on airfare.

NOTE: The above is a bio (for print) and should not be used for his introduction. Mr. Riggs will email you an introduction prior to his appearance at your event. He will also bring a hard copy with him to every appearance. If you like, you may download the appropriate introduction here.
 
* Billy earned the CSP designation in 2001, but chose not to renew it since 2004.

There are other trainers, motivators, comedians and magicians, but NO ONE combines all four as well or as seamlessly as Billy Riggs!

12 THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT BILLY RIGGS:

 
1: Billy was voted one of the Top 5 Most Entertaining Speakers in America! He was nominated from among hundreds, and elected in a nationwide vote as one of the five best!
 
2: Billy starred in his own 90-minute television special, “Positively Magical Attitudes!” You can purchase it here.
 
3: Billy designed a mind-boggling illusion using drawings of himself. Watch video of it here. The solution to the mystery is cleverly concealed somewhere on this very website. Happy hunting! You may not sleep ’til you find out how it’s done! Email Billy’s office and a free postcard version of it will be mailed to you.
 
4: Billy wrote a funny parody of “I’ve Been Everywhere” about attitude. Watch it here when you need a little uplift in your mood.
 
5: Billy wrote and performed a parody of a rap song about attitude. Listen to “Thanksta’s Paradise” here.
 
6: Billy wrote 10 hilarious parodies of love songs… to his ex-wife! Performed by the best Las Vegas Impersonators, they sound just like the originals, only with hilarious lyrics! Listen to samples of the songs here. You can BUY THE AUDIO CD to help someone hurting over a broken relationship here.
 
7: Billy’s 20-year-old son is a whiz pianist who won the Austin Jazz Alliance’s Rising Star Award in 2015.  He’s been playing gigs since the age of 12. Cameron was the featured pianist on the Texas Jazz Jam Cruise and performed at the Texas Jazz Festival at the age of 16. He’s now a junior at the University of Texas in Austin.
 
8: Billy is an Eagle Scout and was the Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 61 in Oak Hill, Texas. He is a true believer in scouting.
 
9: Billy is a former minister and founded one of America’s fastest-growing churches at the age of 29.
 
10: Billy earned both of his master’s degrees magna cum laude.
 
11: Billy has never missed a gig in 25 years! He has several times driven all night when a flight canceled just to honor his commitments. He once drove all night with a bad cold through a blizzard from Chicago (whose airport had closed) to Indianapolis to catch a 6:00 AM flight to Philadelphia (which cost over $700) to do a free show for fewer than 15 people… just because he had promised the meeting planner he would be there!
 
12: Billy is a proud member of Post-Pandemic Speakers.