A Professor of psychology and a published author of numerous books and over 100 academic papers exploring the psychology of magic, illusion, deception, luck, and self-development. His YouTube videos have attracted over 800 million views making him one of the most followed psychologist on social media.  

A renowned mythologist, story expert and the Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation who has been featured on the BBC, the History Channel and in the LA Times.

An award-winning storyteller, Hall of Fame speaker, and strategic storytelling expert, creator of the Persuasion Principle (TM) and Story Impact Academy. Kelly is the author of the one-woman show Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale? and was a cast member of the Fashion Hero TV show.

An award-winning solo show artist and nationally-recognized writing coach with experience off-Broadway at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Moth and The Groundlings.