Boris Cherniak

Boris Cherniak

Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS
Born (1964-12-12) 12 December 1964
Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
(now Moscow, Russian Federation)
Nationality Canadian
Other names The Amazing BORIS, Boris the Hypnotist
Occupation Hypnotist Comedian Motivational Speaker Psychological Illusionist/Mentalist Motivational
Website www.comedywood.com - Comedian Hypnotist www.IncredibleBORIS.com - Comedy Hypnotist www.hypnoti.ca - Motivational Speaker www.ahypnotist.com - Hypnosis Videos

Boris Cherniak (born 12 December 1964) is a Soviet-born Canadian-based entertainer, psychological illusionist, hypnotherapist, comedian hypnotist and motivational speaker that performs internationally.[1]

Cherniak performs under the stage name Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS,[2] sometimes is credited as Boris Cherniak, Boris the Hypnotist or The Amazing BORIS.[3]

Early life and education

Cherniak was born in Moscow, Russia, where he lived near the Moscow circus, and was a regular fixture backstage. Cherniak's family emigrated to Canada when he was 10 years old. He has studied computer programming and psychology at Seneca College, University of Toronto and York University.

Career

On March 10, 2008, Cherniak entertained royalty and global dignitaries at the Women as Global Leaders Conference in Dubai. His performance followed an address by Sarah, Duchess of York and Jane Fonda. Cherniak delivers a strong message of positive thinking along with a humorous performance of mind control.[4]

In June 2011, Cherniak travelled to Kuwait, Qatar and Afghanistan to entertain the troops as part of Operation H.O.T. - Honoring Our Troops that brought food and entertainment to soldiers stationed overseas.[5][6]

When Operation H.O.T. - Honoring Our Troops returned to Afghanistan and Kuwait in June 2013, Boris was once again asked to join the team along with Chef Charles Carroll, former Notre Dame football coach and ESPN commentator Lou Holtz, celebrity chef Robert Irvine, author Steve Kaplan, comedian Carmen Barton and U2 tribute band, L.A.vation.[7][8]

On November 15, 2014, Boris Cherniak joined the elite team of inspiring speakers of TED with "I can do anything" Ted talk at TEDxYouth event. [9]

Cherniak is credited as the inventor of the term "google me", having put it in an online press release on April 13, 2004. He also regularly used it on stage, to describe searching online for his web site using the popular search engine.[10][11] In December 2011, Cherniak was hired by Google for their company event.[12]

Cherniak's television appearances showcase the powers of hypnosis via comedy skits as well as showing therapeutic effects.

Television appearances

Awards

References

  1. ↑ Internationally acclaimed hypnotherapist and a comedian - "Boris The Hypnotist". Retrieved 2007-10-15.
  2. ↑ "Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS Bio". Retrieved 2011-05-15.
  3. 1 2 "Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS is Boris Cherniak". Retrieved 2007-10-15.
  4. ↑ "Incredible BORIS - World renowned master of mind control, Hypnotist". Retrieved 2007-03-25.
  5. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS credits and notable appearances". Retrieved 2011-07-04.
  6. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS in Operation H.O.T. - Honoring Our Troops". Retrieved 2011-07-04.
  7. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS credits and notable appearances". Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  8. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS in Operation H.O.T. - Honoring Our Troops 2nd Deployment". Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  9. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Cherniak inspires as part of TEDxYouth". Retrieved 2014-11-16.
  10. ↑ "Incredible BORIS says GOOGLE ME". Retrieved 2011-03-05.
  11. ↑ "An Interview with Comedy Hypnotist The Incredible Boris". Retrieved 2011-03-05.
  12. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS show schedule". Retrieved 2012-01-24.
  13. ↑ "clip of Boris on the Howie Mandel Show". Retrieved 2007-10-22.
  14. ↑ "October 2007 Comedy Matters Written and Photographed by Jeffrey Gurian". Retrieved 2007-10-22.
  15. ↑ "Can You Save Me? I Am Terrified of Cotton Balls and Frogs!". Retrieved 2007-10-15.
  16. ↑ "Boris the Hypnotist Incredible". Retrieved 2007-10-15.
  17. ↑ "Episode 108 - "Legalistically Speaking"". Archived from the original on 2007-08-27. Retrieved 2007-10-15.
  18. ↑ "Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS". Retrieved 2007-10-15.
  19. ↑ "The Hypnotist Incredible BORIS on The Vegas Show". Retrieved 2011-05-03.
  20. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Entertainer of the Year Nominee". Retrieved 2016-04-15.
  21. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Entertainer of the Year Nominee". Retrieved 2015-04-22.
  22. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Event Company of the Year Nominee". Retrieved 2014-09-23.
  23. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Named 2012 Entertainer of the Year by Canadian Special Events Magazine". Retrieved 2012-04-24.
  24. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS receives a Commendation from the City of Houston" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-04-24.
  25. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Named 2009 Entertainer of the Year". Retrieved 2011-03-04.
  26. ↑ "Canadian Comedy Award - One Person Show Nominee". Retrieved 2011-03-04.
  27. ↑ "2010 Canadian Comedy Award Nominees" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-03-04.
  28. ↑ "Hypnotist gets award nod". Retrieved 2011-03-04.
  29. ↑ "Nominees 2011 Entertainer of the Year - Solo - Event Solutions Spotlight Awards". Retrieved 2011-03-04.
  30. ↑ "Nominees 2011 Entertainer of the Year - 14th Annual Star Awards". Retrieved 2011-03-25.

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