How to Be the Most Interesting Person in the Room

Jonathan Molo
Jul 7
3 min read

You don't have to be the one taking the photo just because you're Asian.

…with a little help from the Man in the Purple Suit (that’s me)

Let’s be honest—there are two types of people at every event:

The person talking about traffic.
The person pulling a signed playing card out of their shoe.

Guess which one gets invited back?

Being interesting isn’t a mystery. It’s a skill. And with a little confidence, a dash of story, and maybe a sprinkle of sleight-of-hand, you can be the person people talk about long after the party ends.

Here’s your step-by-step guide to being unforgettable:

🗣 Step 1: Ditch Small Talk. Tell Stories.

Nobody remembers the guy who asked, “So, where do you work?”

But they will remember the person who casually drops,

“One time, I made a borrowed wedding ring vanish… and it reappeared inside a sealed gumball.”

Stories win. Especially the short, funny, weird ones. You don’t need to be outrageous—just memorable.

🃏 Step 2: Always Carry a Deck of Cards

Not metaphorically. Physically.

You don’t need a top hat or fog machine—just a clean deck and one solid trick. Someone says, “You do magic?

”You say: “Wanna see something cool?”

Boom. You’re the main character.

And if the trick bombs?

Blame it on Mercury retrograde and moonwalk out of there with dignity.

🟣 Step 3: Dress Like a Legend

I walk into rooms wearing a purple suit. I don’t hope people notice me—I make sure they do.

It’s not about being flashy—it’s about being confident.

Find your style. It could be bold colors, cool glasses, or just owning the fact that you have the best socks in the room.

Confidence is your costume.

⏳ Step 4: Master the “Wait for It” Moment

You know what’s better than a trick? Timing.

Like when I take out an empty Corona bottle… snap my fingers… and it fills instantly.

The groom’s friends screamed like they just saw a resurrection.

The best moments? They build. They breathe. They explode.

Use that in storytelling, jokes, or just walking into a room with swagger.

🥢 Step 5: Have a Signature Move

Mine? Sleight-of-hand with heart.

Yours might be next-level karaoke, killer puns, or always having emergency lumpia in your bag.

Whatever it is, make it your thing. People don’t forget a thing.

❤️ Step 6: Be Sincere (Even When You’re Funny)

Here’s the real trick: being interesting isn’t about being the loudest.

It’s about being genuine.

Whether you're performing a trick, telling a story, or just listening with intent—people remember how you made them feel.

Magic isn’t just in the trick. It’s in the connection. The moment. The memory.

Ready to Learn How to Do All This?

Here’s your plot twist:

I teach this kind of magic.

And I’m offering a FREE 1-hour magic lesson over Zoom.

Yep. Zoom still exists. And yes, it still has the power to change your life (or at least make you way cooler at parties).

Whether you want to meet new people, win date night, or just finally have a go-to party trick that doesn’t involve juggling deviled eggs, I got you.

👉 Book your free lesson now at www.JonathanMolo.com

And if you want to go deeper, I have student plans to fit almost any budget.Let’s find your flair, your story, your signature move—and make some magic.

Be bold. Be unforgettable. Be a little magical.

— Jonathan Molo

The Man in the Purple Suit