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{{Infobox person
| image = Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS.jpg
| caption = Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS
| name = Boris Cherniak
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1964|12|12|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Moscow]], [[Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic|Russian SFSR]], [[Soviet Union]]<br />{{small|(now [[Moscow]], [[Russia|Russian Federation]])}}
| nationality = [[Canadians|Canadian]]
| occupation = [[Hypnotist]] [[Comedy|Comedian]] [[Motivational Speaker]] [[Psychology|Psychological]] [[Illusionist]]/[[Mentalist]] [[Motivate|Motivational]]
| website = [https://www.IncredibleBORIS.com www.IncredibleBORIS.com - Comedy Hypnotist] [https://www.comedywood.com www.comedywood.com - Comedy Hypnotist] [https://www.hypnoti.ca www.hypnoti.ca - Motivational Speaker] [https://www.ahypnotist.com www.ahypnotist.com - Hypnosis Videos]
| other_names = The Incredible BORIS, The Amazing BORIS, Boris the Hypnotist
}}
'''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.<ref>Internationally acclaimed hypnotherapist and a comedian - {{cite web | url=http://www.newyorkcool.com/archives/2007/October/comedy-matters.html | title=Boris The Hypnotist| accessdate=2007-10-15 }}</ref>
Cherniak performs under the stage name Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.comedywood.com/biography.php | title=Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS Bio | accessdate=2011-05-15 }}</ref> sometimes is credited as incredible hypnotist Boris Cherniak, Boris the Hypnotist or The Amazing BORIS.<ref name="imdb.com">{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120992/crazycredits | title=Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS is Boris Cherniak | accessdate=2007-10-15 }}</ref>
==Early life and education==
Cherniak was born in [[Moscow]], [[Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic|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.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.zu.ac.ae/leadership2008/boris.html | title=Incredible BORIS - World renowned master of mind control, Hypnotist | accessdate=2007-03-25 }}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.comedywood.com/b-credits.php | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS credits and notable appearances | accessdate=2011-07-04 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://vimeo.com/25783380 | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS in Operation H.O.T. - Honoring Our Troops | accessdate=2011-07-04 }}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.comedywood.com/b-credits.php | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS credits and notable appearances | accessdate=2014-05-14 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.army.mil/article/105713/Operation_Honoring_Our_Troops_visits_Spin_Boldak/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS in Operation H.O.T. - Honoring Our Troops 2nd Deployment | accessdate=2014-05-14 }}</ref>
On November 15, 2014, Boris Cherniak joined the elite team of inspiring speakers of [[TED (conference)|TED]] with "I can do anything" [[Ted talk]] at TEDxYouth event.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://tedxyouthtoronto.ca/speakers/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Cherniak inspires as part of TEDxYouth | accessdate=2014-11-16 }}</ref> On October 19, 2017, Boris continued to inspire with his second talk "Your Emotional Success" [[Ted talk]] at TEDx Chatham-Kent.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://tedxchathamkent.com/project/boris-cherniak/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Cherniak talk Your Emotional Success | accessdate=2017-10-20 }}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/4/prweb117981.htm | title=Incredible BORIS says GOOGLE ME | accessdate=2011-03-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.artzmark.com/Interview_Boris_Cherniak.htm | title=An Interview with Comedy Hypnotist The Incredible Boris | accessdate=2011-03-05 }}</ref> In December 2011, Cherniak was hired by Google for their company event.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.comedywood.com/b-tour.php | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS show schedule | accessdate=2012-01-24 }}</ref>
Cherniak's television appearances showcase the powers of [[hypnosis]] via comedy skits as well as showing therapeutic effects.
==Television appearances==
* Shirley Show
* [[The Montel Williams Show|Montel]] with [[Montel Williams]] <ref name="imdb.com"/>
* [[Howie Mandel]] Show - 2 appearances <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/13727/ | title=clip of Boris on the Howie Mandel Show | accessdate=2007-10-22 }}</ref>
* regular on the [[Maury Povich]] show <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newyorkcool.com/archives/2007/October/comedy-matters.html | title=October 2007 Comedy Matters Written and Photographed by Jeffrey Gurian | accessdate=2007-10-22 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://imdb.com/title/tt1046666/ | title=Can You Save Me? I Am Terrified of Cotton Balls and Frogs! | accessdate=2007-10-15 }}</ref>
* Comics! <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0320849/ | title=Boris the Hypnotist Incredible | accessdate=2007-10-15 }}</ref>
* Out There with [[Melissa DiMarco]] <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.outtherewithmelissa.com/videoclips.html | title=Episode 108 - "Legalistically Speaking" | accessdate=2007-10-15 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070827212228/http://www.outtherewithmelissa.com/videoclips.html |archivedate = 2007-08-27}}</ref>
* Other TV show appearances <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.answers.com/topic/hypnotist-the-incredible-boris | title=Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS | accessdate=2007-10-15 }}</ref>
* The Hypnotist Incredible BORIS on The Vegas Show <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/06/prweb132058.htm | title=The Hypnotist Incredible BORIS on The Vegas Show
| accessdate=2011-05-03 }}</ref>
* Boris Cherniak on [[The Robert Irvine Show]] - [[TV Guide]] <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/the-robert-irvine-show/episode-82-season-1/boris-the-hypnotist/960852/ | title=Hypnotist Boris Cherniak stops by to hypnotize Robert and members of the audience
| accessdate=2017-04-30 }}</ref>
==Awards==
* Winner 2017 Canadian Event Awards - Ontario / Quebec Entertainer of The Year<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.canadianeventawards.com/regionalsabout/2017-regional-event-award-recipients/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Winner Ontario / Quebec Entertainer of the Year | accessdate=2018-01-15 }}</ref>
* Nominee 2017 Canadian Event Awards - Entertainer of The Year, Best Corporate Team Building Event<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.canadianeventawards.com/2016-nominees/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Entertainer of the Year and Best Corporate Team Building Event Nominee | accessdate=2017-03-31 }}</ref>
* Nominee 2017 Canadian Special Events Readers Choice Awards - Favorite Entertainment or Entertainer<ref>{{cite web | url=http://live.canadianspecialevents.com/cse-live--about-readers-choice-awards.html | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Favorite Entertainment or Entertainer Nominee | accessdate=2017-03-31 }}</ref>
* Nominee 2016 Canadian Special Events - Entertainer of The Year<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.canadianeventawards.com/2016-nominees/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Entertainer of the Year Nominee | accessdate=2016-04-15 }}</ref>
* Nominee 2015 Canadian Special Events - Entertainer of The Year<ref>{{cite web | url=http://live.canadianspecialevents.com/and-the-nominees-are/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Entertainer of the Year Nominee | accessdate=2015-04-22 }}</ref>
* Finalist 2014 Event Solutions Star Awards Las Vegas<ref>{{cite web | url=http://event-solutions.com/spotlight-nominee/the-incredible-boris/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Event Company of the Year Nominee | accessdate=2014-09-23 }}</ref>
* Winner 2012 Entertainer of the Year <ref>{{cite web | url=http://canadianspecialevents.com/2012-star-awards-winner/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Named 2012 Entertainer of the Year by Canadian Special Events Magazine | accessdate=2012-04-24 }}</ref>
* Commendation from the City of Houston<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.comedywood.com/References/Houston%20Commends.pdf | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS receives a Commendation from the City of Houston | accessdate=2012-04-24 }}</ref>
* Winner 2009 Entertainer of the Year <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2317554.htm | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Named 2009 Entertainer of the Year | accessdate=2011-03-04 }}</ref>
* Nominee Canadian Comedy Awards <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.canadiancomedy.ca/ | title=Canadian Comedy Award - One Person Show Nominee | accessdate=2011-03-04 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.canadiancomedy.ca/media/releases/1277308800.pdf | title=2010 Canadian Comedy Award Nominees | accessdate=2011-03-04 }}</ref>
* Recipient of 2 Global Leader Awards <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postcity.com/Post-City-Magazines/January-2011/Hypnotist-gets-award-nod/ | title=Hypnotist gets award nod | accessdate=2011-03-04 }}</ref>
* Finalist 2011 Entertainer of the Year (Las Vegas) <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.event-solutions.com/spotlight_awards/2011_finalists/entertainer_solo | title=Nominees 2011 Entertainer of the Year - Solo - Event Solutions Spotlight Awards | accessdate=2011-03-04 }}</ref>
* Nominee 2011 Entertainer of the Year (Toronto) <ref>{{cite web | url=http://canadianspecialevents.com/?page_id=1397 | title=Nominees 2011 Entertainer of the Year - 14th Annual Star Awards| accessdate=2011-03-25 }}</ref>
==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.<ref>Cherniak, B (2016) ''You Can Do Anything'' Publisher: IB (Incredible Books) {{ISBN|978-0-9687994-4-4}}</ref> In the book, Cherniak delivers compelling stories of hardships and ways to overcome them.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Do-Anything-Motivation/dp/0968799442 | title=You Can Do Anything: A Guide to Success, Motivation, Passion and Laughter }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://thecomedygreenroom.com/book_review.html | title=You Can Do Anything Book Review by Ms. Jennifer McAuliffe }}</ref>
==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
* [https://www.incredibleboris.com Hypnotist The Incredible Boris Cherniak Official site]
* [https://www.youtube.com/incredibleboris YouTube Videos of Hypnotist "The Incredible" BORIS Cherniak]
* {{IMDb name|id=1909983|name=Boris Cherniak}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Cherniak, Boris}}
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[[Category:Comedians from Ontario]]
[[Category:American stand-up comedians| ]]
[[Category:Lists of American people by occupation|Stand-up comedians]]
[[Category:1964 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Canadian magicians]]
[[Category:Canadian stand-up comedians]]
[[Category:Canadian humorists]]
[[Category:People from Willowdale]]
[[Category:Seneca College alumni]]
[[Category:University of Toronto alumni]]
[[Category:York University alumni]]
[[Category:21st-century American non-fiction writers]]
[[Category:American motivational speakers]]
[[Category:American motivational writers]]
[[Category:American self-help writers]]
[[Category:Motivational speakers]]
[[Category:Personal development]]
[[Category:Life coaches]]
| image = Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS.jpg
| caption = Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS
| name = Boris Cherniak
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1964|12|12|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Moscow]], [[Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic|Russian SFSR]], [[Soviet Union]]<br />{{small|(now [[Moscow]], [[Russia|Russian Federation]])}}
| nationality = [[Canadians|Canadian]]
| occupation = [[Hypnotist]] [[Comedy|Comedian]] [[Motivational Speaker]] [[Psychology|Psychological]] [[Illusionist]]/[[Mentalist]] [[Motivate|Motivational]]
| website = [https://www.IncredibleBORIS.com www.IncredibleBORIS.com - Comedy Hypnotist] [https://www.comedywood.com www.comedywood.com - Comedy Hypnotist] [https://www.hypnoti.ca www.hypnoti.ca - Motivational Speaker] [https://www.ahypnotist.com www.ahypnotist.com - Hypnosis Videos]
| other_names = The Incredible BORIS, The Amazing BORIS, Boris the Hypnotist
}}
'''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.<ref>Internationally acclaimed hypnotherapist and a comedian - {{cite web | url=http://www.newyorkcool.com/archives/2007/October/comedy-matters.html | title=Boris The Hypnotist| accessdate=2007-10-15 }}</ref>
Cherniak performs under the stage name Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.comedywood.com/biography.php | title=Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS Bio | accessdate=2011-05-15 }}</ref> sometimes is credited as incredible hypnotist Boris Cherniak, Boris the Hypnotist or The Amazing BORIS.<ref name="imdb.com">{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120992/crazycredits | title=Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS is Boris Cherniak | accessdate=2007-10-15 }}</ref>
==Early life and education==
Cherniak was born in [[Moscow]], [[Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic|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.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.zu.ac.ae/leadership2008/boris.html | title=Incredible BORIS - World renowned master of mind control, Hypnotist | accessdate=2007-03-25 }}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.comedywood.com/b-credits.php | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS credits and notable appearances | accessdate=2011-07-04 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://vimeo.com/25783380 | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS in Operation H.O.T. - Honoring Our Troops | accessdate=2011-07-04 }}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.comedywood.com/b-credits.php | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS credits and notable appearances | accessdate=2014-05-14 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.army.mil/article/105713/Operation_Honoring_Our_Troops_visits_Spin_Boldak/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS in Operation H.O.T. - Honoring Our Troops 2nd Deployment | accessdate=2014-05-14 }}</ref>
On November 15, 2014, Boris Cherniak joined the elite team of inspiring speakers of [[TED (conference)|TED]] with "I can do anything" [[Ted talk]] at TEDxYouth event.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://tedxyouthtoronto.ca/speakers/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Cherniak inspires as part of TEDxYouth | accessdate=2014-11-16 }}</ref> On October 19, 2017, Boris continued to inspire with his second talk "Your Emotional Success" [[Ted talk]] at TEDx Chatham-Kent.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://tedxchathamkent.com/project/boris-cherniak/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Cherniak talk Your Emotional Success | accessdate=2017-10-20 }}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/4/prweb117981.htm | title=Incredible BORIS says GOOGLE ME | accessdate=2011-03-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.artzmark.com/Interview_Boris_Cherniak.htm | title=An Interview with Comedy Hypnotist The Incredible Boris | accessdate=2011-03-05 }}</ref> In December 2011, Cherniak was hired by Google for their company event.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.comedywood.com/b-tour.php | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS show schedule | accessdate=2012-01-24 }}</ref>
Cherniak's television appearances showcase the powers of [[hypnosis]] via comedy skits as well as showing therapeutic effects.
==Television appearances==
* Shirley Show
* [[The Montel Williams Show|Montel]] with [[Montel Williams]] <ref name="imdb.com"/>
* [[Howie Mandel]] Show - 2 appearances <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/13727/ | title=clip of Boris on the Howie Mandel Show | accessdate=2007-10-22 }}</ref>
* regular on the [[Maury Povich]] show <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newyorkcool.com/archives/2007/October/comedy-matters.html | title=October 2007 Comedy Matters Written and Photographed by Jeffrey Gurian | accessdate=2007-10-22 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://imdb.com/title/tt1046666/ | title=Can You Save Me? I Am Terrified of Cotton Balls and Frogs! | accessdate=2007-10-15 }}</ref>
* Comics! <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0320849/ | title=Boris the Hypnotist Incredible | accessdate=2007-10-15 }}</ref>
* Out There with [[Melissa DiMarco]] <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.outtherewithmelissa.com/videoclips.html | title=Episode 108 - "Legalistically Speaking" | accessdate=2007-10-15 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070827212228/http://www.outtherewithmelissa.com/videoclips.html |archivedate = 2007-08-27}}</ref>
* Other TV show appearances <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.answers.com/topic/hypnotist-the-incredible-boris | title=Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS | accessdate=2007-10-15 }}</ref>
* The Hypnotist Incredible BORIS on The Vegas Show <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/06/prweb132058.htm | title=The Hypnotist Incredible BORIS on The Vegas Show
| accessdate=2011-05-03 }}</ref>
* Boris Cherniak on [[The Robert Irvine Show]] - [[TV Guide]] <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/the-robert-irvine-show/episode-82-season-1/boris-the-hypnotist/960852/ | title=Hypnotist Boris Cherniak stops by to hypnotize Robert and members of the audience
| accessdate=2017-04-30 }}</ref>
==Awards==
* Winner 2017 Canadian Event Awards - Ontario / Quebec Entertainer of The Year<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.canadianeventawards.com/regionalsabout/2017-regional-event-award-recipients/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Winner Ontario / Quebec Entertainer of the Year | accessdate=2018-01-15 }}</ref>
* Nominee 2017 Canadian Event Awards - Entertainer of The Year, Best Corporate Team Building Event<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.canadianeventawards.com/2016-nominees/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Entertainer of the Year and Best Corporate Team Building Event Nominee | accessdate=2017-03-31 }}</ref>
* Nominee 2017 Canadian Special Events Readers Choice Awards - Favorite Entertainment or Entertainer<ref>{{cite web | url=http://live.canadianspecialevents.com/cse-live--about-readers-choice-awards.html | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Favorite Entertainment or Entertainer Nominee | accessdate=2017-03-31 }}</ref>
* Nominee 2016 Canadian Special Events - Entertainer of The Year<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.canadianeventawards.com/2016-nominees/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Entertainer of the Year Nominee | accessdate=2016-04-15 }}</ref>
* Nominee 2015 Canadian Special Events - Entertainer of The Year<ref>{{cite web | url=http://live.canadianspecialevents.com/and-the-nominees-are/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Entertainer of the Year Nominee | accessdate=2015-04-22 }}</ref>
* Finalist 2014 Event Solutions Star Awards Las Vegas<ref>{{cite web | url=http://event-solutions.com/spotlight-nominee/the-incredible-boris/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Event Company of the Year Nominee | accessdate=2014-09-23 }}</ref>
* Winner 2012 Entertainer of the Year <ref>{{cite web | url=http://canadianspecialevents.com/2012-star-awards-winner/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Named 2012 Entertainer of the Year by Canadian Special Events Magazine | accessdate=2012-04-24 }}</ref>
* Commendation from the City of Houston<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.comedywood.com/References/Houston%20Commends.pdf | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS receives a Commendation from the City of Houston | accessdate=2012-04-24 }}</ref>
* Winner 2009 Entertainer of the Year <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2317554.htm | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Named 2009 Entertainer of the Year | accessdate=2011-03-04 }}</ref>
* Nominee Canadian Comedy Awards <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.canadiancomedy.ca/ | title=Canadian Comedy Award - One Person Show Nominee | accessdate=2011-03-04 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.canadiancomedy.ca/media/releases/1277308800.pdf | title=2010 Canadian Comedy Award Nominees | accessdate=2011-03-04 }}</ref>
* Recipient of 2 Global Leader Awards <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postcity.com/Post-City-Magazines/January-2011/Hypnotist-gets-award-nod/ | title=Hypnotist gets award nod | accessdate=2011-03-04 }}</ref>
* Finalist 2011 Entertainer of the Year (Las Vegas) <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.event-solutions.com/spotlight_awards/2011_finalists/entertainer_solo | title=Nominees 2011 Entertainer of the Year - Solo - Event Solutions Spotlight Awards | accessdate=2011-03-04 }}</ref>
* Nominee 2011 Entertainer of the Year (Toronto) <ref>{{cite web | url=http://canadianspecialevents.com/?page_id=1397 | title=Nominees 2011 Entertainer of the Year - 14th Annual Star Awards| accessdate=2011-03-25 }}</ref>
==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.<ref>Cherniak, B (2016) ''You Can Do Anything'' Publisher: IB (Incredible Books) {{ISBN|978-0-9687994-4-4}}</ref> In the book, Cherniak delivers compelling stories of hardships and ways to overcome them.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Do-Anything-Motivation/dp/0968799442 | title=You Can Do Anything: A Guide to Success, Motivation, Passion and Laughter }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://thecomedygreenroom.com/book_review.html | title=You Can Do Anything Book Review by Ms. Jennifer McAuliffe }}</ref>
==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
* [https://www.incredibleboris.com Hypnotist The Incredible Boris Cherniak Official site]
* [https://www.youtube.com/incredibleboris YouTube Videos of Hypnotist "The Incredible" BORIS Cherniak]
* {{IMDb name|id=1909983|name=Boris Cherniak}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Cherniak, Boris}}
[[Category:Canadian hypnotists]]
[[Category:Comedians from Ontario]]
[[Category:American stand-up comedians| ]]
[[Category:Lists of American people by occupation|Stand-up comedians]]
[[Category:1964 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Canadian magicians]]
[[Category:Canadian stand-up comedians]]
[[Category:Canadian humorists]]
[[Category:People from Willowdale]]
[[Category:Seneca College alumni]]
[[Category:University of Toronto alumni]]
[[Category:York University alumni]]
[[Category:21st-century American non-fiction writers]]
[[Category:American motivational speakers]]
[[Category:American motivational writers]]
[[Category:American self-help writers]]
[[Category:Motivational speakers]]
[[Category:Personal development]]
[[Category:Life coaches]]
