Boris Cherniak

{{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 SFSR, Soviet Union
{{small|(now Moscow, Russian Federation)}}

| nationality = Canadian, US

| occupation = Hypnotist Comedian Motivational Speaker Psychological Illusionist/Mentalist 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 American and Canadian based comedian hypnotist and motivational speaker, entertainer, entrepreneur and author that performs internationally.Internationally acclaimed hypnotherapist and a comedian - {{cite web | url=http://www.newyorkcool.com/archives/2007/October/comedy-matters.html | title=Boris The Hypnotist | access-date=2007-10-15 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071014110917/http://newyorkcool.com/archives/2007/October/comedy-matters.html | archive-date=2007-10-14 | url-status=dead }} {{cite web | url=https://algonquintimes.com/hypnotism-meets-comedy-boris-cherniak-leaves-audience-in-fits-of-laughter/ | title=

Hypnotism meets comedy: Boris Cherniak leaves audience in fits of laughter | access-date=2024-11-11 }} {{cite web | url=https://www.incredibleboris.com | title=Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS Official Site | access-date=2024-09-09 }}

Cherniak performs under the stage name Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS,{{cite web | url=https://www.incredibleboris.com/bio.php | title=Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS Bio | access-date=2022-05-02 }} sometimes is credited as incredible hypnotist Boris Cherniak, Boris the Hypnotist or The Amazing BORIS.{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120992/crazycredits | title=Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS is Boris Cherniak | website=IMDb | access-date=2007-10-15 }}

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.{{cite web | url=http://www.zu.ac.ae/leadership2008/boris.html | title=Incredible BORIS - World renowned master of mind control, Hypnotist | access-date=2007-03-25 }}

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.{{cite web | url=https://www.incredibleboris.com/credits.php | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS credits and notable appearances | access-date=2022-05-02 }}{{cite web | url=http://vimeo.com/25783380 | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS in Operation H.O.T. - Honoring Our Troops | access-date=2011-07-04 }}

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.{{cite web | url=https://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 | date=17 June 2013 | access-date=2014-05-14 }}

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.{{cite web | url=http://tedxyouthtoronto.ca/speakers/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Cherniak inspires as part of TEDxYouth | access-date=2014-11-16 }} On October 19, 2017, Boris continued to inspire with his second talk "Your Emotional Success" Ted talk at TEDx Chatham-Kent.{{cite web | url=http://tedxchathamkent.com/project/boris-cherniak/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Cherniak talk Your Emotional Success | work=TEDx Chatham-Kent | access-date=2017-10-20 }}

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.{{cite web | url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/4/prweb117981.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041027120051/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/4/prweb117981.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=October 27, 2004 | title=Incredible BORIS says GOOGLE ME | access-date=2011-03-05 }}{{cite web | url=http://www.artzmark.com/Interview_Boris_Cherniak.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707171353/http://www.artzmark.com/Interview_Boris_Cherniak.htm | url-status=usurped | archive-date=July 7, 2011 | title=An Interview with Comedy Hypnotist The Incredible Boris | access-date=2011-03-05 }} In December 2011, Cherniak was hired by Google for their company event.{{cite web | url=http://www.comedywood.com/b-tour.php | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS show schedule | access-date=2012-01-24 }}

Boris Cherniak owned and operated the Comedywood comedy club chain from 1995-2005 with two locations in Toronto - uptown (Bathurst & Steeles) and downtown (Bloor & Avenue). Comedywood featured top touring comedy and variety acts. {{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRSy33IudV4 | title=The Doo Wops performing No Gino No Cry at the Comedywood in Toronto | website=YouTube | date=May 2008 | access-date=2024-05-14 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.comedywood.com/comedy-club-gallery.php | title=Comedywood Club Venue Pictures | access-date=2024-05-14 }}

Boris Cherniak is repeatedly named World's Top 30 Motivational Speakers by Global Gurus {{cite web | url=https://globalgurus.org/motivational-gurus-30/ | title=Boris Cherniak named #23 - World's Top 30 Motivational Speakers for 2018 - Global Gurus | access-date=2019-02-25 }}{{cite web | url=https://globalgurus.org/motivational-gurus-30/ | title=Boris Cherniak named #17 - World's Top 30 Motivational Speakers for 2019 - Global Gurus | access-date=2019-03-15 }}{{cite web | url=https://globalgurus.org/motivational-gurus-top-30/ | title=Boris Cherniak named #16 - World's Top 30 Motivational Speakers for 2021 - Global Gurus | access-date=2021-04-05 }}

In 2023, Boris Cherniak joined the cast of the sensational Las Vegas touring show, HYPROV, with stars of "Who's line is it anyway?".{{cite web | url=https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/sponsored/2023/09/25/raue-center-for-the-arts-103661/ | title=Join Raue Center for Colin Mochrie's HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis! | date=25 September 2023 | access-date=2023-11-21 }}

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

Television & Movie appearances

Shirley Show
Montel with Montel Williams
Howie Mandel Show - 2 appearances {{cite web | url=http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/13727/ | title=clip of Boris on the Howie Mandel Show | access-date=2007-10-22 | author1=Hypnotist }}
regular on the Maury Povich show {{cite web | url=http://www.newyorkcool.com/archives/2007/October/comedy-matters.html | title=October 2007 Comedy Matters Written and Photographed by Jeffrey Gurian | access-date=2007-10-22 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071028195054/http://www.newyorkcool.com/archives/2007/October/comedy-matters.html | archive-date=2007-10-28 | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url=http://imdb.com/title/tt1046666/ | title=Can You Save Me? I Am Terrified of Cotton Balls and Frogs! | website=IMDb | access-date=2007-10-15 }}
Comics! {{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0320849/ | title=Boris the Hypnotist Incredible | website=IMDb | access-date=2007-10-15 }}
Out There with Melissa DiMarco{{cite web | url=http://www.outtherewithmelissa.com/videoclips.html | title=Episode 108 - "Legalistically Speaking" | access-date=2007-10-15 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070827212228/http://www.outtherewithmelissa.com/videoclips.html |archive-date = 2007-08-27}}
Other TV show appearances {{cite web | url=http://www.answers.com/topic/hypnotist-the-incredible-boris | title=Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS | website=Answers.com | access-date=2007-10-15 }}
The Hypnotist Incredible BORIS on The Vegas Show {{cite web | url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/06/prweb132058.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014142617/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/06/prweb132058.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=October 14, 2012 | title=The Hypnotist Incredible BORIS on The Vegas Show

| access-date=2011-05-03 }}

Boris Cherniak on The Robert Irvine Show - TV Guide{{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

| access-date=2017-04-30 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.tvpassport.com/series/the-robert-irvine-show/323833 | title=The Robert Irvine Show Episode guide - Legendary hypnotist Boris Cherniak hypnotizes Robert's staff and audience members making them do hilarious things! | access-date=2019-04-26 }}

You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah with Adam Sandler{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21276878/fullcredits | title=You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah - Full Cast & Crew | website=IMDb | access-date=2023-11-21 }}

Awards

2024 Global Gurus Top 30 Motivational Speakers #23{{cite web | url=https://globalgurus.org/motivational-gurus-top-30/ | title=2024 Global Gurus Top 30 Motivational Speakers | access-date=2024-11-11 }}
2023 Global Gurus Top 30 Motivational Speakers #22{{cite web | url=https://globalgurus.org/motivational-gurus-top-30/ | title=2023 Global Gurus Top 30 Motivational Speakers | access-date=2023-04-20 }}
2022 Global Gurus Top 30 Motivational Speakers #23{{cite web | url=https://globalgurus.org/motivational-gurus-top-30/ | title=2022 Global Gurus Top 30 Motivational Speakers | access-date=2022-12-01 }}
2021 Best Global Trainers #20{{cite web | url=https://bestglobaltrainers.com/communication-trainers/ | title=2021 Best Global Trainers | access-date=2021-05-17 }}
2021 Global Gurus Top 30 Motivational Speakers #16{{cite web | url=https://globalgurus.org/motivational-gurus-top-30/ | title=2021 Global Gurus Top 30 Motivational Speakers | access-date=2021-04-05 }}
Best Comedy Hypnotist 2020 - Canada{{cite web | url=https://www.lux-review.com/winners/hypnotist-incredible-boris/ | title=Best Comedy Hypnotist 2020 - Canada | access-date=2021-04-05 }}
2020 Global Gurus Top 30 Motivational Speakers #15{{cite web | url=https://globalgurus.org/motivational-gurus-30/ | title=2020 Global Gurus Top 30 Motivational Speakers | access-date=2020-02-11 }}
2019 Global Gurus Top 30 Motivational Speakers #17{{cite web | url=https://globalgurus.org/motivational-gurus-30/ | title=2019 Global Gurus Top 30 Motivational Speakers | access-date=2019-03-15 }}
2018 Global Gurus Top 30 Motivational Speakers #23{{cite web | url=https://globalgurus.org/motivational-gurus-30/ | title=2018 Global Gurus Top 30 Motivational Speakers | access-date=2018-12-05 }}
Winner 2018 APCA Hypnotist of the Year{{cite web | url=https://www.incredibleboris.com/images/APCA-2018-hypnotist-of-the-year.png | title=2018 APCA Hypnotist of the Year | access-date=2018-12-05 }}
Winner 2017 Canadian Event Awards - Ontario / Quebec Entertainer of The Year{{cite web | url=http://www.canadianeventawards.com/regionalsabout/2017-regional-event-award-recipients/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Winner Ontario / Quebec Entertainer of the Year | work=Canadian Event Awards | access-date=2018-01-15 }}
Nominee 2017 Canadian Event Awards - Entertainer of The Year, Best Corporate Team Building Event{{cite web | url=http://www.canadianeventawards.com/2016-nominees/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Entertainer of the Year and Best Corporate Team Building Event Nominee | work=Canadian Event Awards | access-date=2017-03-31 }}
Nominee 2017 Canadian Special Events Readers Choice Awards - Favorite Entertainment or Entertainer{{cite web | url=http://live.canadianspecialevents.com/cse-live--about-readers-choice-awards.html | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Favorite Entertainment or Entertainer Nominee | access-date=2017-03-31 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170401144001/http://live.canadianspecialevents.com/cse-live--about-readers-choice-awards.html | archive-date=2017-04-01 | url-status=dead }}
Nominee 2016 Canadian Special Events - Entertainer of The Year{{cite web | url=http://www.canadianeventawards.com/2016-nominees/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Entertainer of the Year Nominee | work=Canadian Event Awards | access-date=2016-04-15 }}
Nominee 2015 Canadian Special Events - Entertainer of The Year{{cite web | url=http://live.canadianspecialevents.com/and-the-nominees-are/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Entertainer of the Year Nominee | access-date=2015-04-22 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150430045129/http://live.canadianspecialevents.com/and-the-nominees-are/ | archive-date=2015-04-30 | url-status=dead }}
Finalist 2014 Event Solutions Star Awards Las Vegas{{cite web | url=http://event-solutions.com/spotlight-nominee/the-incredible-boris/ | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Event Company of the Year Nominee | access-date=2014-09-23 }}
Winner 2012 Entertainer of the Year {{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 | access-date=2012-04-24 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406051340/http://canadianspecialevents.com/2012-star-awards-winner/ | archive-date=2012-04-06 | url-status=dead }}
Commendation from the City of Houston{{cite web | url=http://www.comedywood.com/References/Houston%20Commends.pdf | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS receives a Commendation from the City of Houston | access-date=2012-04-24 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130512035942/http://www.comedywood.com/References/Houston%20Commends.pdf | archive-date=2013-05-12 | url-status=dead }}
Winner 2009 Entertainer of the Year {{cite web | url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2317554.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013135730/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2317554.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=October 13, 2012 | title=Hypnotist Incredible BORIS Named 2009 Entertainer of the Year | access-date=2011-03-04 }}
Nominee Canadian Comedy Awards {{cite web | url=http://www.canadiancomedy.ca/ | title=Canadian Comedy Award - One Person Show Nominee | access-date=2011-03-04 }}{{cite web | url=http://www.canadiancomedy.ca/media/releases/1277308800.pdf | title=2010 Canadian Comedy Award Nominees | access-date=2011-03-04 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304025922/http://www.canadiancomedy.ca/media/releases/1277308800.pdf | archive-date=2016-03-04 | url-status=dead }}
Recipient of 2 Global Leader Awards {{cite web | url=http://www.postcity.com/Post-City-Magazines/January-2011/Hypnotist-gets-award-nod/ | title=Hypnotist gets award nod | access-date=2011-03-04 }}
Finalist 2011 Entertainer of the Year (Las Vegas) {{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 | access-date=2011-03-04 }}
Nominee 2011 Entertainer of the Year (Toronto) {{cite web | url=http://canadianspecialevents.com/?page_id=1397 | title=Nominees 2011 Entertainer of the Year - 14th Annual Star Awards | access-date=2011-03-25 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110307060436/http://canadianspecialevents.com/?page_id=1397 | archive-date=2011-03-07 | url-status=dead }}

Authorship

Cherniak has written a biographical self-help book: You Can Do Anything: A Guide to Success, Motivation, Passion and Laughter.{{cite book |date= March 2016|title= You Can Do Anything: A Guide to Success, Motivation, Passion and Laughter - Boris Cherniak|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YAW-jwEACAAJ |isbn= 9780968799444|last1= Cherniak|first1= Boris|publisher= Boris Cherniak}}

You Can Do Anything, published in 2016, discusses the setbacks and comebacks through a show business career,Cherniak, B (2016) You Can Do Anything Publisher: IB (Incredible Books) {{ISBN|978-0-9687994-4-4}} which Boris has narrated as an audiobook and released in 2022.{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.com/Audible-You-Can-Do-Anything/dp/B09WXS73R5 | title=You Can Do Anything | website=Amazon | access-date=2022-05-02 }}