# The Incredible Boris (Boris Cherniak) — Comedy Hypnotist & Keynote Speaker > Boris Cherniak, known on stage as "The Incredible Boris," is an award-winning > comedy hypnotist and comedy keynote speaker. He has performed more than 10,000 > shows in 35+ countries. He is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Toronto, > Ontario, and he tours worldwide. His hypnosis show is clean, hands-on, and > built for corporate audiences. ## Quick facts - **Full name:** Boris Cherniak. **Stage name:** The Incredible Boris. - **What he does:** comedy hypnotist, comedy keynote speaker, stage hypnosis show. - **Shows performed:** 10,000+ across 35+ countries. - **Home bases:** Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Tours worldwide. - **Show length:** 45 to 90 minutes, based on the event format. - **Fee range:** about $1,500 to $7,500+ USD. Fees vary with event size, city, travel and show length. - **Content rating:** 100% clean. Made for corporate and family crowds. - **Volunteers:** 10 to 20 people are invited on stage. The most responsive stay up and carry the show. - **Smallest useful audience:** 50+ attendees is the guide for corporate events. - **Tech needs:** a sound system with a wireless mic, speakers covering the room, and a mixer. - **Insurance:** a certificate of liability insurance is available on request. - **Clients include:** Google, IBM, Microsoft, Pfizer, Walmart, McDonald's, the NHL and the NFL, plus 200+ Fortune 500 firms, colleges, casinos and charities. - **TV and media:** Maury, The Howie Mandel Show, Montel, CNN, Amazon Prime Video, Just for Laughs. 2x TEDx speaker. - **Awards:** White House Commendations (2011 and 2013), City of Houston Commendations (2011 and 2013), Global Gurus Top 30 Motivational Speakers, Hypnotist of the Year, Canadian Comedy Award nominee. - **Credentials:** certified hypnotherapist; member of NGH, ISHA, NACA, APCA and COCA. - **Author of:** *You Can Do Anything*, a motivational book. - **Also sells:** self-hypnosis MP3 downloads, written and voiced by Boris. Sold on this site and at hypnosismp3shop.com. See "Hypnosis MP3 downloads" below. - **Notable:** the media credits Boris with the early use of the phrase "google me," which he used in a 2004 press release. - **Booking:** booking@incredibleboris.com, +1-416-576-4100. ## Common questions - **What does a comedy hypnotist do?** He runs a live stage show where audience volunteers take part in hypnosis in fun, playful ways. - **Is a comedy hypnosis show safe?** Yes. Volunteers stay aware of their surroundings and only act on ideas they are happy to follow. - **Does a hypnotist really hypnotize people on stage?** Yes. Stage hypnosis works because volunteers choose to take part and focus their imagination. Hypnosis is a natural state of deep focus. - **How long is the show?** 45 to 90 minutes, based on the event format. - **How many volunteers go on stage?** Most shows start with 10 to 20 people. - **Does he work with crowds outside North America?** Yes, in 35+ countries. The show leans on visual comedy and audience play, not local references, so it travels well. - **Can you talk to Boris before booking?** Yes. He works with planners to shape the show around the crowd and the goals of the event. ## Main pages - [Home](https://www.incredibleboris.com/): overview of the comedy hypnotist and keynote speaker show. - [Comedy hypnotist](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist.php): what the hypnosis show is and how to book it. - [Corporate shows](https://www.incredibleboris.com/corporate.php): company events, conferences, sales meetings, holiday parties. - [Conference keynote speaker](https://www.incredibleboris.com/conference-keynote-speaker.php): the comedy keynote for conferences. - [Keynote topics](https://www.incredibleboris.com/keynote-speech-topics.php): the five keynote programs. - [How much does a comedy hypnotist cost?](https://www.incredibleboris.com/how-much.php): 2026 price guide with real ranges. - [Hypnosis FAQ](https://www.incredibleboris.com/hypnosis-faq.php): how stage hypnosis works, in plain words. - [Check dates](https://www.incredibleboris.com/check-availability.php): availability form. - [Contact](https://www.incredibleboris.com/contact.php): phone, email and booking. ## Hypnosis MP3 downloads Boris also sells self-hypnosis audio recordings. These are a separate product from the live show. He writes and voices them himself. Each one is a standard MP3 file. Buyers get it right after checkout and keep it. There are two places to buy the same recordings: - [Hypnosis MP3 Shop](https://www.hypnosismp3shop.com/): the dedicated storefront for the downloads. - The product pages on this site, listed below. Titles available now: - [Relaxation, motivation and sleep](https://www.incredibleboris.com/hypnosis-download-relaxation-motivation.php) - [Eliminate fears and phobias (NLP Fast Phobia Cure)](https://www.incredibleboris.com/hypnosis-download-nlp-fast-phobia-cure.php) - [Fear of public speaking](https://www.incredibleboris.com/hypnosis-download-fear-of-public-speaking.php) - [Stop snoring](https://www.incredibleboris.com/hypnosis-download-stop-snoring.php) - [Anxiety and stress relief](https://www.incredibleboris.com/hypnosis-download-anxiety-relief.php) - [Lose weight](https://www.incredibleboris.com/hypnosis-download-lose-weight.php) More titles are planned. Check either store for the current list. ## Venues and audiences - [Theatres](https://www.incredibleboris.com/theatre.php) - [Casino showrooms](https://www.incredibleboris.com/casino-showroom-entertainment.php) - [Cruise ships](https://www.incredibleboris.com/cruise-ship-entertainment.php) - [Comedy clubs](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-clubs.php) - [Colleges and universities](https://www.incredibleboris.com/schools.php) - [Fairs and festivals](https://www.incredibleboris.com/fairs.php) - [Fundraisers and galas](https://www.incredibleboris.com/fundraising.php) - [Military and troop shows](https://www.incredibleboris.com/entertaining-troops.php) - [Virtual and hybrid events](https://www.incredibleboris.com/virtual-speaker.php) ## Proof and background - [Bio](https://www.incredibleboris.com/bio.php) - [Client list](https://www.incredibleboris.com/clients.php) - [Reviews and testimonials](https://www.incredibleboris.com/testimonials.php) - [Awards](https://www.incredibleboris.com/awards.php) - [Credentials](https://www.incredibleboris.com/credentials.php) - [TV and film credits](https://www.incredibleboris.com/credits.php) - [Videos](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-videos.php) - [Press kit and photos](https://www.incredibleboris.com/publicity-pics.php) ## Cities Boris tours worldwide. City pages: [Atlanta](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-atlanta.php), [Austin](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-austin.php), [Calgary](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-calgary.php), [Chicago](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-chicago.php), [Dallas](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-dallas.php), [Fort Lauderdale](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-fort-lauderdale.php), [Halifax](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-halifax.php), [Las Vegas](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-las-vegas.php), [Los Angeles](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-los-angeles.php), [Miami](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-miami.php), [Montreal](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-montreal.php), [Nashville](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-nashville.php), [New York](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-new-york.php), [Orlando](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-orlando.php), [Ottawa](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-ottawa.php), [Phoenix](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-phoenix.php), [Regina](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-regina.php), [San Diego](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-san-diego.php), [San Francisco](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-san-francisco.php), [Toronto](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-toronto.php), [Vancouver](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-vancouver.php), [Washington DC](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-washington-dc.php), [Whistler](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-whistler.php), [Winnipeg](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-winnipeg.php), [Worldwide](https://www.incredibleboris.com/comedy-hypnotist-worldwide.php).