What kinds of events does Boris Cherniak perform at?

All of them. Corporate events and conferences, company holiday and year-end parties, awards dinners, fundraisers and charity galas, theatres and performing arts centers, colleges and universities, high school post-prom and grad nights, fairs and festivals, casino showrooms, cruise ships, comedy clubs, military and troop shows, and virtual or hybrid events. Over 10,000 performances, media appearances and keynotes in more than 35 countries.

Why book one performer for such different rooms?

The show is built around the audience in front of it rather than a fixed script, so the same act works in a ballroom, a theatre, a campus gym, a casino showroom and a fairground. For a planner that means one booking, one set of paperwork, and one performer with a proven track record in the specific kind of room you are filling.

Is a comedy hypnosis show appropriate for a corporate audience?

Yes. The show is 100% clean and professional, and works in front of C-suite executives, sales teams, employees and international guests. No adult content and no embarrassing scenarios. Clients include Google, Microsoft, IBM, Pfizer, AT&T, Marriott, Sony, 3M, Sysco, Telus, Raytheon and New York Life.

How interactive is the show?

Extremely interactive. Willing volunteers from your audience take the stage and become the stars of the show, which is what creates the shared laughter and the team-bonding effect. No volunteer list is needed in advance — Boris invites people on the night.

What are the technical requirements?

Minimal. A quality sound system suitable for the audience size, a wireless microphone, and chairs on stage for volunteers. No elaborate set and no large production crew. Load-in is fast, and theatre-style seating works best.

How long is the show, and where does it go in the program?

Most shows run 60 to 90 minutes, and a 45-minute version is available for a tighter program. Where a meal is served, the show is best placed after dinner so nobody misses the food or the performance.

How big an audience does the show work for?

From 50 guests up to 5,000. The show scales to the room, and the technical requirements stay the same at either end.

Can the show be customized for our organization or event theme?

Yes, at no extra charge. Boris completes a pre-program questionnaire with the organizer before every show to learn about your organization, your people and your goals for the event. Internal references, in-jokes and custom messaging are woven through the performance.

Is a keynote available as well as the comedy show?

Yes. Five programs are available: You Can Do Anything, Program Your Mind for Success, Fear No Fear, the Study of SELF Seminar, and the Mental Health Toolbox. Any combination of them can be built into a single talk. Boris is a two-time TEDx speaker and a Global Gurus Top 30 Motivational Speaker.

How much does it cost to book a comedy hypnotist?

Fees vary with event location, audience size, show length and customization. As a guide: regular performers $1,500–$4,500, seasoned performers $4,500–$7,500, celebrity hypnotists $7,500 and up. See incredibleboris.com/how-much.php for the full pricing guide, or ask the team for a quote for your date.

Where is Boris available to perform?

Boris is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Toronto, Ontario, and performs worldwide. He is available throughout the United States and Canada and internationally, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Las Vegas, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

Does Boris carry liability insurance?

Yes. Boris is fully insured with general liability coverage that protects your venue, organization and guests. A certificate of insurance is available on request.

What booking documents will I get?

A performance contract in a US or Canadian version, a technical rider, a stage plot, a stage introduction script, the pre-program questionnaire, a one-sheet and a full press kit. Everything is available from incredibleboris.com/promo.php, and promptly after your initial inquiry.

How far in advance should I book?

As early as you can. Dates book months ahead, and the busy stretches fill first: Q4 holiday parties, January sales kickoffs, spring conferences, and prom and graduation season. Booking early secures the date and leaves more time to customize the show.

How do I check availability and request a quote?

Submit your date, city and venue at incredibleboris.com/check-availability.php, or call 1-416-576-4100. Pricing and availability come back promptly, and a booking can be confirmed within 48 hours of agreeing terms.

Event Entertainment for Planners

Q: Do clients book Boris Cherniak more than once?

Regularly. The three most recent reference letters on incredibleboris.com are all from repeat clients: the Jur Family Group hosted Boris "for the second time" at their staff appreciation event, the Orthopreneurs Conference at Caesars Palace Las Vegas brought him back to open the conference again, and Code Ninjas booked him for two events, in Atlanta and Toronto. Each letter is published in full at incredibleboris.com/testimonials.php.

One Act With a Proven Track Record Across Corporate, Theatre, Schools, Fairs and Galas

Dear Event Planner

Comedy hypnotist Boris Cherniak on stage

You need an act that fits the event and budget, arrives organized, delivers the wow factor and makes you look good. This page is the short version of everything you need to decide on this booking.

Boris Cherniak is a comedy hypnotist, keynote speaker and author with more than 10,000 performances, media appearances and keynotes in 35+ countries, and four decades of glowing reviews behind him. The show is 100% clean, fully interactive, and built around your audience rather than a fixed script.

The same act works in a ballroom, a theatre, a campus gym, a casino showroom and a fairground. That range is the point: one booking, one set of paperwork, one performer you can place in front of almost any audience.

Every Kind of Event, One Booking

Pick the closest match for the detail, pricing notes and reviews for that kind of room.

Corporate events & conferences — sales meetings, AGMs, awards dinners, product launches, kick offs
Holiday & year-end parties — the December slot, with clean content for a mixed room
Conference keynotes — opening or closing a program, with a message that lands
Keynote topics — the programs summarized below
Theatres & performing arts centers — a ticketed house show
Colleges & universities — orientation, homecoming, campus programming
Post prom & grad nights — high school after-prom and Project Graduation

Fairs, festivals & exhibitions — multiple daily shows that build a crowd
Fundraisers & charity galas — warms a room before the ask
Casino showrooms — a proven draw for talent buyers
Cruise ships — several headline shows per sailing
Comedy clubs — headline sets that sell seats again
Military & troop shows — including overseas bases
Virtual & hybrid events — for remote and split audiences
TV segments — booking Boris as a show guest

Not sure which fits and need guidance? Send your date and venue and the team will tell you straight. Pricing guide.

Award-Winning Act

2x TEDx Speaker
2x Global Leader
Global Gurus Top 30 Motivational Speakers
Hypnotist of the Year
3x Special Events Entertainer of the Year
2x Commendations from The White House

As Seen On

Maury, Robert Irvine Show, Howie Mandel Show, The Casino, The Vegas Show, Comics, CNN, CBC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Just for Laughs, Boston Comedy Festival — see all TV and film credits.

Booked By

Google, Microsoft, Pfizer, Marriott, Sony, 3M, Sysco, Telus, Raytheon, DQ, New York Life — see the full client list.

What Your Audience Takes Away

Resilience and stress management
Team bonding and cohesion
Boosted productivity
Positive mindset and lasting change
Improved focus and concentration
Stress relief and better mental health
A shift in how people talk to themselves

Easy to Run

45 to 90 minutes. Most shows run 60 to 90; a 45-minute version fits a tight program.
Minimal tech. A sound system suitable for the room and audience size, a wireless microphone, and chairs.
After dinner when food is served, so nobody misses the meal. Theatre-style seating is ideal.
50 to 5,000 guests or more. The show scales easily to any audience size.
No volunteer list. Boris invites willing participants and explains the process.
Customized at no extra charge from a pre-program questionnaire — your company, your in-jokes, your theme.
Publicity Assets. Everything you need to promote the performance is available on the publicity assets page. Download high resolution pictures, bio and backdrop projection slides.
Paperwork ready. Contract for the US or Canada, technical rider, stage plot, stage introduction, one-sheet and press kit — all are available for review on the promo page. Certificate of insurance on request.
Confirmed within 48 hours of agreeing terms.

Keynote Programs

You Can Do Anything	Named after Boris's book. An interactive talk on overcoming challenges and finding untapped potential.
Program Your Mind for Success	A simple method for pointing your own mind at happiness and productivity.
Fear No Fear	Fear is learned, and it can be unlearned. Built on the years Boris spent helping people beat extreme phobias on The Maury Show.
Study of SELF Seminar	Communication and body language, built to prompt leadership and self-discovery.
Mental Health Toolbox	Stress relief, positivity and practical coping tools, delivered as an interactive talk.

Any combination of the above can be built into one talk. Full topic detail.

What Planners Say

Planners who book Boris once tend to book him again. All three reference letters below are from repeat clients — in their words, not ours.

Exceptional Corporate Entertainment

Booked a second time

“We had the pleasure of hosting Boris for the second time at our staff appreciation event. He was professional, personable, and easy to work with. … After seeing him again, we are still in awe of how he is able to take a group of strangers and get them to come out of their shells in the best way possible.”

Ken & Alicia Jur
Jur Family Group

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The Highlight of the Conference

Brought back for a return engagement

“We were thrilled to have Boris back at the Orthopreneurs Conference at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Boris kicked off our event and it was a perfect mix of humor, hypnosis, and heartfelt inspiration, setting the tone for the rest of the conference. … Many attendees called his session the highlight of the entire conference.”

Mike Vidikan, Executive Director
Orthopreneurs Conference, Caesars Palace Las Vegas

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Hilarious and Motivational

Two events, two cities

“We were fortunate enough to be able to have Boris at two of our events in Atlanta and Toronto. He was a first-class performer at both events. … We appreciated how he catered the show to each event. … He closed the show with a sense of motivation and release.”

Ed Kim, Vice President, Education & Training
Code Ninjas

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