Television Credits & Notable Appearances
Comedy Hypnotist & Motivational Speaker Boris Cherniak on TV screen & at events
Boris Cherniak has been a sought-after television guest for over four decades — from major US talk shows like Maury and The Howie Mandel Show to viral Amazon Prime Video campaigns for Fallout and Maxton Hall that drew millions of views. His on-screen presence is the same as his stage presence: unpredictable, magnetic, and infectious.
Segment producers and casting directors return to Boris because he delivers every time — no rehearsal required and always prepared. Whether performing live hypnosis on a talk show set or appearing in a high-profile streaming campaign, Boris brings genuine entertainment value to every appearance. His full credit list is below. For media and television enquiries, contact us here.
Television Shows & Film
Maxton Hall
Amazon Prime
Fallout
Amazon Prime
You Are SO Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah
The Robert Irvine Show
Maury
Montel
Howie Mandel Show
The Vegas Show
Comics!
Ground Breakers
The Casino
Kenny Vs Spenny
Open Mike With Mike Bullard
Out There with Melissa DiMarco
Ed the Sock
JR Digs
Canadian Comedy Awards
Much Music
Northwest Afternoon
Eye On Toronto
Venture
Shirley Show
Bynon
Dini Petty Show
Nitelife
Great Day San Antonio
The Big Breakfast
Breakfast TV
Talk Show Guest Appearances
Boris Cherniak is a proven talk show guest — engaging, unpredictable, and genuinely entertaining without a script. Producers book Boris because live hypnosis creates television moments that cannot be faked or rehearsed. Audience members become part of the segment, creating spontaneous, shareable content that elevates the entire episode. Boris has appeared on major US and Canadian talk shows spanning two decades, performing live hypnosis demonstrations and sitting for expert commentary segments on the psychology of hypnosis.
His talk show credits include some of the most recognized names in North American television:
- Maury — Regular expert guest
- The Howie Mandel Show — 2 appearances
- The Robert Irvine Show
- Montel
- Open Mike With Mike Bullard
- Dini Petty Show
- Shirley Show
- Bynon
Additional regional and morning show appearances include Northwest Afternoon, Great Day San Antonio, Eye On Toronto, Out There with Melissa DiMarco, The Big Breakfast, Breakfast TV, Nitelife, and more.
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News
CNN
CBC News
Documentaries
Coming Home
The Other Side of Dreams
Mona Lisa is Missing
Operation HOT - Honoring Our Troops
Operation HOT - 2nd Deployment
Comedy Festivals
Just for Laughs
Boston Comedy Festival
TIFF
Winnipeg Comedy Festival
Toronto Comedy Festival
Television Pilots
Celebrity Crashers
Notable Appearances
On Boris followed Jane Fonda and Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York at the Women as Global Leaders Conference in Dubai, U.A.E. The performance was so well received, Boris was asked to do an encore performance as well as returning later that year for additional performances.
In , Boris travelled to Kuwait, Qatar and Afghanistan to entertain the troops as part of Operation H.O.T. - Honoring Our Troops that brought a taste of home to soldiers stationed overseas. Operation HOT returned to entertain the troops in Afghanistan and Kuwait in with Boris again part of the team.
Boris headlined numerous First Night events, held on December 31 — New Year's Eve. First Night festivities allow families to enjoy entertainment together in a drug-free environment. The show delivers a positive message enjoyed by all ages.
- First Night Haddonfield
- First Night Buffalo
- 2009 CENTRAL Special Event Showcase
- 2009 MID AMERICA Special Event Alternate
- 2009 SOUTH Special Event Showcase Alternate
- 2008 WEST Special Event Showcase
- 2008 MID-ATLANTIC Special Event Alternate
- 2008 NORTHEAST Special Event Alternate
- 2018 NATIONAL Fredericton Special Event Showcase
- 2017 NATIONAL London Special Event Showcase
- 2012 CENTRAL Barrie Variety Showcase
- 1995 NATIONAL Ottawa Variety Showcase
- 2018 Houston Special Event Showcase
- 2018 Chicago Special Event Showcase
- 2018 Hershey Special Event Showcase
- 2017 NATIONAL Orlando Special Event Showcase
- 2016 TEANECK Special Event Showcase
As Seen on Amazon Prime
Fallout — Amazon Prime Video
Boris appeared in a viral campaign for the hit showFallout, the critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic series from Amazon Prime Video and Kilter Films — one of the most-watched streaming debuts of its year. The show is based on the iconic Bethesda video game franchise and stars Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, and Walton Goggins.
Maxton Hall — Amazon Prime Video
Boris also appeared in a viral campaign for the hit showMaxton Hall — The World Between Us, the hit German-language Amazon Original series. The romantic drama became one of Prime Video's most successful European productions and was renewed for a second season following massive international viewership.
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