Boris Cherniak
| Boris Cherniak | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 12, 1964 Moscow, Russia |
| Nationality |  Canadian |
| Occupation | Psychological Illusionist/Mentalist Motivational Hypnotist Comedian |
| 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 Canadian based entertainer, psychological illusionist, hypnotherapist, comedian hypnotist and motivational speaker that performs internationally.[1]
He was born in Moscow, Russia, where he lived across the road from the Moscow circus, and was a regular fuxture backstage. Boris' 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.
He performs under the stage name Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS,[2] sometimes is credited as Boris Cherniak, Boris the Hypnotist or the Amazing BORIS.[3]
On March 10, 2008, Boris 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. Boris delivers a strong message of positive thinking along with a humorous performance of mind control.[4]
In June 2011, Boris 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]
Fun fact: Boris 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.[7][8] In December 2011, Boris was hired by Google for their company event.[9]
His television appearances showcase the powers of hypnosis via comedy skits as well as showing therapeutic effects.
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[edit] Television appearances
- Shirley Show
- Montel with Montel Williams[3]
- Howie Mandel Show - 2 appearances[10]
- regular on the Maury Povich show[11][12]
- Comics![13]
- Out There with Melissa DiMarco[14]
- Other TV show appearances[15]
- The Hypnotist Incredible BORIS on The Vegas Show [16]
[edit] Awards
- Winner 2009 Entertainer of the Year [17]
- Nominee Canadian Comedy Awards [18][19]
- Recipient of 2 Global Leader Awards [20]
- Finalist 2011 Entertainer of the Year (Las Vegas) [21]
- Nominee 2011 Entertainer of the Year (Toronto) [22]
[edit] References
- ^ Internationally acclaimed hypnotherapist and a comedian - "Boris The Hypnotist". http://www.newyorkcool.com/archives/2007/October/comedy-matters.html. Retrieved 2007-10-15.
- ^ "Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS Bio". http://www.comedywood.com/biography.php. Retrieved 2011-05-15.
- ^ a b "Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS is Boris Cherniak". http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120992/crazycredits. Retrieved 2007-10-15.
- ^ "Incredible BORIS - World renowned master of mind control, Hypnotist". http://www.zu.ac.ae/leadership2008/boris.html. Retrieved 2007-03-25.
- ^ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS credits and notable appearances". http://www.comedywood.com/b-credits.php. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
- ^ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS in Operation H.O.T. - Honoring Our Troops". http://vimeo.com/25783380. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
- ^ "Incredible BORIS says GOOGLE ME". http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/4/prweb117981.htm. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
- ^ "An Interview with Comedy Hypnotist The Incredible Boris". http://www.artzmark.com/Interview_Boris_Cherniak.htm. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
- ^ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS show schedule". http://www.comedywood.com/b-tour.php. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
- ^ "clip of Boris on the Howie Mandel Show". http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/13727/. Retrieved 2007-10-22.
- ^ "October 2007 Comedy Matters Written and Photographed by Jeffrey Gurian". http://www.newyorkcool.com/archives/2007/October/comedy-matters.html. Retrieved 2007-10-22.
- ^ "Can You Save Me? I Am Terrified of Cotton Balls and Frogs!". http://imdb.com/title/tt1046666/. Retrieved 2007-10-15.
- ^ "Boris the Hypnotist Incredible". http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0320849/. Retrieved 2007-10-15.
- ^ "Episode 108 - "Legalistically Speaking"". Archived from the original on 2007-08-27. http://web.archive.org/web/20070827212228/http://www.outtherewithmelissa.com/videoclips.html. Retrieved 2007-10-15.
- ^ "Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS". http://www.answers.com/topic/hypnotist-the-incredible-boris. Retrieved 2007-10-15.
- ^ "The Hypnotist Incredible BORIS on The Vegas Show". http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/06/prweb132058.htm. Retrieved 2011-05-03.
- ^ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Named 2009 Entertainer of the Year". http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2317554.htm. Retrieved 2011-03-04.
- ^ "Canadian Comedy Award - One Person Show Nominee". http://www.canadiancomedy.ca/. Retrieved 2011-03-04.
- ^ "2010 Canadian Comedy Award Nominees". http://www.canadiancomedy.ca/media/releases/1277308800.pdf. Retrieved 2011-03-04.
- ^ "Hypnotist gets award nod". http://www.postcity.com/Post-City-Magazines/January-2011/Hypnotist-gets-award-nod/. Retrieved 2011-03-04.
- ^ "Nominees 2011 Entertainer of the Year - Solo - Event Solutions Spotlight Awards". http://www.event-solutions.com/spotlight_awards/2011_finalists/entertainer_solo. Retrieved 2011-03-04.
- ^ "Nominees 2011 Entertainer of the Year - 14th Annual Star Awards". http://canadianspecialevents.com/?page_id=1397. Retrieved 2011-03-25.
[edit] External links
- Hypnotist The Incredible Boris Cherniak Official site
- IMDB page for BORIS Cherniak
- YouTube Videos of Hypnotist "The Incredible" BORIS Cherniak
- Boris Cherniak at the Internet Movie Database
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