Biography of the Incredible BORIS
Boris Cherniak is an award winning comedian hypnotist, hypnotherapist, motivational speaker, actor and author. He regularly appears on television and performs
upwards of 300 live shows a year. Boris delivers a comical point of view,
while leaving a lasting impression and enlightening his
audiences. Incredible Boris is a stage name that delivers the
sentiment of every performance - a positive attitude, a constant
positive state of mind and a powerful message of limitless
possibilities.
Boris was born in Moscow, Russia on December 12, 1964. His parents emigrated to Canada when Boris was 10 years old.
Having lived as a child across the road from the Moscow Circus, Boris got an early initiation into matters mysterious.
A bright-eyed child with an appreciation for the art of performance, Boris was a regular fixture in the audience and backstage.
He was mentored by world-famous clowns Yury Nikulin (Yury Nikulin's Moscow Circus) and Oleg Popov.
As a teen, Boris read the new-age classic
The Search For Bridey Murphy by Morey Bernstein, which is a true story about
a hypnotist involved in a past life regression with a female subject - a lady is regressed past her birth, only to reveal names,
locations and events of a past. The hypnotist records the session, follows up on the facts provided, and
they happen to be true - the events, people and locations actually
existed. Excited about a fascinating subject and a skeptic, Boris
having the need to know more, devours every book available on the
subject of hypnosis, hypnotism, hypnotists and hypnotherapy. Follow up
books by the Amazing Randi provided incredible insights to the subject, giving
possible explanations and solutions.
Early attempts at hypnotizing people were at parties where friends would provide the material and ideas that
have evolved into what you see on stage today. Boris continued with
the education and information gathering on the subject of hypnosis, psychology and related subjects.
York University,
University of Toronto and Seneca College
provided training in the fields of psychology and computers. Even though the two fields do not appear to be related, computer
and mind programming are very similar, providing logical outcomes to
given instructions. Boris is constantly learning and improving his knowledge and is a certified hypnotist and hypnotherapist,
even though his practice primarily encompasses the entertainment field and motivational team building events. He is a member of
several hypnosis guilds and organisations.
Initially performing as a one-name performer - Boris, which was
eventually changed to Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS, because
promoters and club owners kept adding different adjectives to
describe the sentiment of the show. "Incredible" was used the most.
First professional engagement as a comedy hypnotist at the age of 17,
gave start to a vast entertainment career that lead to worldwide
performances from Amsterdam to Japan, across USA and Canada. Having
spent over 25 years entertaining, and performing upwards of 300 shows a
year, Boris is a regular fixture in many settings - from theatres and
night clubs to corporate functions and casino showrooms. The show is
always a guaranteed success. Breaking numerous attendance records,
word of mouth has been the best form of advertisement. The show is
regularly brought back for a return appearance.
Music has been a large part of Boris' life, having finished grade six
of the Royal Conservatory of Music in flute and also proficient in six
other musical instruments - guitar, saxophone, base, drums, piano and
clarinet. That is why the show is musical, keeping the rapid pace
between the never-ending laughter.
The show always delivers a positive message. At the end of every show
the participants are given positive suggestions as a thank you
for their involvement. The show never oversteps the boundaries of good
taste, insuring that the audience is laughing with the participants
and not at them.
Boris uses his trademarked catch phrase Let It Sync In
™ or Let
It Sink In
™ to signify a
suggestion given to the participants.
Boris regularly appears on television and has been the featured guest
on numerous programs, delivering a comical outlook on an otherwise
serious subject. The volunteers are the stars of the show,
always presented in a positive light.
Boris has been showcased on television and seen on Maury
(series regular, helping people with unconventional fears and
phobias),
Montel, Howie Mandel Show, The Vegas Show, Comics! among
many others, and prominent comedy festivals - Just for Laughs Festival in
Montreal and the Boston Comedy Festival.
On March 10, 2008 Boris followed Jane Fonda and Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York at the Women as Global Leaders Conference in Dubai, U.A.E. - a royal command performance. The presentation was so well received, Boris was asked to do an encore performance, as well as returning later that year for a return engagement.
Boris is a recipient of several Global Leader Awards and Entertainer of the Year Awards. He has been nominated for the 2010 Canadian Comedy Award for his one-person show, and has receved more than 20 other award nominations to date.
The passion with which Boris presents his show is engaging and contagious, while the impact is unforgettable.
Find out why long after the day of the show, people still talk about it…
