Boris Cherniak

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Boris Cherniak
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Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS
Born (1964-12-12) 12 December 1964 (age 59)
Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
(now Moscow, Russian Federation)
NationalityCanadian
OccupationHypnotist Comedian Motivational Speaker Psychological Illusionist/Mentalist Motivational
Websitewww.IncredibleBORIS.com - Comedy Hypnotist www.comedywood.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 comedy hypnotist and motivational speaker, entertainer, author, psychological illusionist and hypnotherapist that performs internationally.[1]

Cherniak performs under the stage name Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS,[2] sometimes is credited as incredible hypnotist 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] On October 19, 2017, Boris continued to inspire with his second talk "Your Emotional Success" Ted talk at TEDx Chatham-Kent.[10]

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.[11][12] In December 2011, Cherniak was hired by Google for their company event.[13]

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

Television appearances

Awards

  • Winner 2017 Canadian Event Awards - Ontario / Quebec Entertainer of The Year[22]
  • Nominee 2017 Canadian Event Awards - Entertainer of The Year, Best Corporate Team Building Event[23]
  • Nominee 2017 Canadian Special Events Readers Choice Awards - Favorite Entertainment or Entertainer[24]
  • Nominee 2016 Canadian Special Events - Entertainer of The Year[25]
  • Nominee 2015 Canadian Special Events - Entertainer of The Year[26]
  • Finalist 2014 Event Solutions Star Awards Las Vegas[27]
  • Winner 2012 Entertainer of the Year [28]
  • Commendation from the City of Houston[29]
  • Winner 2009 Entertainer of the Year [30]
  • Nominee Canadian Comedy Awards [31][32]
  • Recipient of 2 Global Leader Awards [33]
  • Finalist 2011 Entertainer of the Year (Las Vegas) [34]
  • Nominee 2011 Entertainer of the Year (Toronto) [35]

Authorship

Cherniak has written a biographical self-help book: You Can Do Anything: A Guide to Success, Motivation, Passion and Laughter.

You Can Do Anything, published in 2016, discusses the setbacks and comebacks through a show business career, while motivating the reader to success and laughter while making dreams a reality.[36] In the book, Cherniak delivers compelling stories of hardships and ways to overcome them.[37][38]

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. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "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. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Cherniak talk Your Emotional Success". Retrieved 2017-10-20.
  11. ↑ "Incredible BORIS says GOOGLE ME". Retrieved 2011-03-05.
  12. ↑ "An Interview with Comedy Hypnotist The Incredible Boris". Retrieved 2011-03-05.
  13. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS show schedule". Retrieved 2012-01-24.
  14. ↑ "clip of Boris on the Howie Mandel Show". Retrieved 2007-10-22.
  15. ↑ "October 2007 Comedy Matters Written and Photographed by Jeffrey Gurian". Retrieved 2007-10-22.
  16. ↑ "Can You Save Me? I Am Terrified of Cotton Balls and Frogs!". Retrieved 2007-10-15.
  17. ↑ "Boris the Hypnotist Incredible". Retrieved 2007-10-15.
  18. ↑ "Episode 108 - "Legalistically Speaking"". Archived from the original on 2007-08-27. Retrieved 2007-10-15.
  19. ↑ "Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS". Retrieved 2007-10-15.
  20. ↑ "The Hypnotist Incredible BORIS on The Vegas Show". Retrieved 2011-05-03.
  21. ↑ "Hypnotist Boris Cherniak stops by to hypnotize Robert and members of the audience". Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  22. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Winner Ontario / Quebec Entertainer of the Year". Retrieved 2018-01-15.
  23. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Entertainer of the Year and Best Corporate Team Building Event Nominee". Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  24. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Favorite Entertainment or Entertainer Nominee". Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  25. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Entertainer of the Year Nominee". Retrieved 2016-04-15.
  26. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Entertainer of the Year Nominee". Retrieved 2015-04-22.
  27. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Event Company of the Year Nominee". Retrieved 2014-09-23.
  28. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Named 2012 Entertainer of the Year by Canadian Special Events Magazine". Retrieved 2012-04-24.
  29. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS receives a Commendation from the City of Houston" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-04-24.
  30. ↑ "Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Named 2009 Entertainer of the Year". Retrieved 2011-03-04.
  31. ↑ "Canadian Comedy Award - One Person Show Nominee". Retrieved 2011-03-04.
  32. ↑ "2010 Canadian Comedy Award Nominees" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-03-04.
  33. ↑ "Hypnotist gets award nod". Retrieved 2011-03-04.
  34. ↑ "Nominees 2011 Entertainer of the Year - Solo - Event Solutions Spotlight Awards". Retrieved 2011-03-04.
  35. ↑ "Nominees 2011 Entertainer of the Year - 14th Annual Star Awards". Retrieved 2011-03-25.
  36. ↑ Cherniak, B (2016) You Can Do Anything Publisher: IB (Incredible Books) ISBN 978-0-9687994-4-4
  37. ↑ "You Can Do Anything: A Guide to Success, Motivation, Passion and Laughter".
  38. ↑ "You Can Do Anything Book Review by Ms. Jennifer McAuliffe".

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