Credentials and Affiliations

Why Boris Cherniak's Credentials Matter for Your Event

When you book entertainment for a corporate event, conference, or theatre night, you're putting your reputation on the line. Boris Cherniak's professional credentials are the reason thousands of event planners across North America book him with confidence, and rebook him year after year.

Boris holds certification through the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), the world's oldest and largest hypnosis organization, founded in 1951, which represents formal training in hypnotic induction, suggestion methodology, volunteer safety, and ethical performance standards. Every volunteer who steps on stage with Boris is in the hands of a professionally trained practitioner.

His membership in the International Stage Hypnotists Association (ISHA) connects Boris to the global professional community of working stage hypnotists — an organization dedicated to raising the bar for safety, ethics, and performance quality in live hypnosis entertainment. ISHA professional membership signals to venues, insurers, and event planners that Boris operates to an internationally recognized standard and safety.

On the events industry side, Boris is represented at or a member of NACA, COCA, APCA, IEBA, APAP, and IAFE — the major North American associations connecting performers with universities, campus activity boards, fairs, corporate buyers, and performing arts presenters. These aren't casual listings; they involve vetting, showcase performances, and peer review. Boris has performed at NACA, COCA, and APCA showcases and won bookings through competitive selection, not just a listing fee.

Boris is also fully insured — general liability coverage that protects your venue, organization and guests. This is a non-negotiable requirement for most corporate venues and university events, and Boris has it covered before you even ask. He has never needed to use it.

What does 40+ years of working under these credentials actually look like? It looks like standing ovations at Las Vegas casino showrooms, sold-out theatre nights, keynotes at Fortune 500 conferences, two White House commendations for entertaining US troops overseas, global thought leader appearing nine consecutive years on Global Gurus' Top 30 Motivational Speakers list, Special Events Entertainer of the Year, Hypnotist of the Year and a Canadian Comedy Award nomination. Event planners who booked Boris in 1995 are rebooking him today — because he delivers.

Boris is certified, insured, professionally affiliated, and ready to make your event the one people talk about for years. Check his availability now.