Boris Cherniak
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Boris Cherniak is a Canadian
based entertainer, psychological illusionist, hypnotherapist, comedian hypnotist and motivational speaker that performs internationally.
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, sometimes is credited as Boris Cherniak, Boris the Hypnotist or the Amazing BORIS.
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.
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.
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.
His television appearances showcase the powers of hypnosis
via comedy skits as well as showing therapeutic effects.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
based entertainer, psychological illusionist, hypnotherapist, comedian hypnotist and motivational speaker that performs internationally.
He was born in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, where he lived across the road from the Moscow circus, and was a regular fuxture backstage. Boris' family emigrated to Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
when he was 10 years old. He has studied computer programming
Computer programming
Computer programming is the process of designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining the source code of computer programs. This source code is written in one or more programming languages. The purpose of programming is to create a program that performs specific operations or exhibits a...
and psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
at Seneca College
Seneca College
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology is a Canadian public college in the greater Toronto area. Seneca College is currently Canada's largest college with approximately 108,000 students.-History:...
, University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
and York University
York University
York University is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's third-largest university, Ontario's second-largest graduate school, and Canada's leading interdisciplinary university....
.
He performs under the stage name Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS, sometimes is credited as Boris Cherniak, Boris the Hypnotist or the Amazing BORIS.
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
Sarah, Duchess of York
Sarah, Duchess of York is a British charity patron, spokesperson, writer, film producer, television personality and former member of the British Royal Family. She is the former wife of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, whom she married from 1986 to 1996...
and Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda is an American actress, writer, political activist, former fashion model, and fitness guru. She rose to fame in the 1960s with films such as Barbarella and Cat Ballou. She has won two Academy Awards and received several other movie awards and nominations during more than 50 years as an...
. Boris delivers a strong message of positive thinking along with a humorous performance of mind control.
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.
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.
His television appearances showcase the powers of hypnosis
Hypnosis
Hypnosis is "a trance state characterized by extreme suggestibility, relaxation and heightened imagination."It is a mental state or imaginative role-enactment . It is usually induced by a procedure known as a hypnotic induction, which is commonly composed of a long series of preliminary...
via comedy skits as well as showing therapeutic effects.
Television appearances
- Shirley Show
- MontelMontel- People :*Blanche Montel , French actress*Eugène Montel , French politician*Patrick Montel, French sport journalist*Paul Montel , French mathematician*Pierre Montel , French politician...
with Montel WilliamsMontel WilliamsMontel Brian Anthony Williams is an American television personality, radio talk show host and actor. He is best known as host of the long-running The Montel Williams Show, and more recently as a spokesperson for the Partnership for Prescription Assistance... - Howie MandelHowie MandelHoward Michael "Howie" Mandel is a Canadian stand-up comedian, television host, and actor. He is well known as host of the NBC game show Deal or No Deal, as well as the show's daytime and Canadian-English counterparts. Before his career as a game show host, Mandel was best known for his role on...
Show - 2 appearances - regular on the Maury PovichMaury PovichMaurice Richard "Maury" Povich is an American TV talk show host who currently hosts his self-titled talk show Maury.-Personal background:...
show - Comics!
- Out There with Melissa DiMarcoMelissa DiMarcoMelissa DiMarco is an actor, producer, and television personality. She is currently the star, creator, and a writer on Out There with Melissa DiMarco , an award-winning television comedy which airs on Citytv's national network, OMNI.1, and in syndication on OUTtv...
- Other TV show appearances
- The Hypnotist Incredible BORIS on The Vegas Show
Awards
- Winner 2009 Entertainer of the Year
- Nominee Canadian Comedy Awards
- Recipient of 2 Global Leader Awards
- Finalist 2011 Entertainer of the Year (Las Vegas)
- Nominee 2011 Entertainer of the Year (Toronto)