Arthur Fratelli

TEDx Speaker | NBC’s Last Comic Standing | Corporate Storyteller & Entertainer Extraordinaire

Expert on

  • Wellness
  • Entertainment
  • Master of Ceremonies / Emcee
  • Magic / Magician
  • Inspirational
  • Comedian / Comedienne

Fee Range

$4,000–$8,000

Travels from

NE, US

Biography

Arthur believes laughter is the shortest distance between two people—and he promises he’ll have you grinning wider than when you found out your in-laws aren’t coming for the holidays.

Arthur Fratelli-Silknitter has spent the last 25 years helping audiences stop scrolling, start laughing, and rediscover something powerful: they’re not just part of a story—they’re the hero of it.

A Second City Chicago graduate, NBC’s Last Comic Standing alum, TEDx speaker, and proud member of two Toastmasters clubs, Arthur combines the energy of stand-up with the insight of personal development. He’s entertained millions through thousands of performances at conferences, schools, and corporate events nationwide—anywhere people gather to look productive while secretly hoping for snacks.

Arthur’s background is nothing short of eclectic. He’s a magician, mentalist, hypnotist, juggler, jump rope expert, yo-yo spinner, martial artist, former teacher, philosopher (not the annoying kind), and current author of two upcoming books. His approach to speaking is visual, interactive, and immersive—because he believes people listen best while watching. Whether he’s balancing a golf ball on a tee or reading someone’s mind, every skill becomes a metaphor with meaning.

Speaker Videos

Narcissists Gonna Narrs: A No-Nonsense Guide for Empaths to Reclaim Their Power

Based on his forthcoming book, this keynote is for anyone who’s been drained by a narcissist—and is ready to bounce back with insight, humor, and backbone. Arthur shares actionable strategies for reclaiming self-worth, drawing boundaries, and rediscovering personal power. It’s part neuroscience, part storytime, and part laugh-until-you-remember-you’re-worth-it.

The System: Mythologizing Your Past, Forging Your Future, and Finally Folding the Laundry

This program is a visual, hilarious dive into Arthur’s four-phase framework: Failure, Focus, Flow, Fulfillment. Based on his upcoming book, this keynote is both motivational and mythological—like Joseph Campbell with a punchline. Audiences learn how to see their life as a quest, recognize patterns in their setbacks, and reframe the mundane (like folding laundry) into meaningful progress.

Fail Forward: Why Your Worst Moments Might Be Your Greatest Gift

Failure isn’t a dead end—it’s the beginning of the story. Arthur walks audiences through the hero’s journey with clarity, compassion, and comedic timing. This talk is packed with stories, science, and symbolism to help people reframe failure as the foundation of growth, creativity, and next-level focus.

Game Over: Video Game Addiction and the Modern Mind

This presentation tackles the digital dopamine dilemma—particularly the rise of video game addiction in youth. Arthur combines brain science, compelling stories, and a few laugh-out-loud moments to explore how virtual obsession affects real-world motivation. Ideal for educators, parents, and youth-focused events.

Magic & Mentalism: The Ultimate Experience

Arthur’s comedy and mentalism show is a whirlwind of audience interaction, impossible predictions, sleight-of-hand, and brain-bending mental magic. With over three decades of performance experience and millions of spectators, this isn’t just a show—it’s a memory people talk about for years. Clean, clever, corporate-approved, and college-ready.

Hypnosis: Science, Stand-Up, and Subconscious Shenanigans

Arthur’s hypnosis show is what happens when stand-up comedy and behavioral science join forces. Audience volunteers become the stars of the show as Arthur demonstrates what’s possible when you shut down your inner critic and give your subconscious the spotlight. It’s hilarious, insightful, and unexpectedly moving.