Background
Cherniak was born in Moscow, Russia, where he lived near the Moscow circus, and was a regular fixture backstage.
Cherniak was born in Moscow, Russia, where he lived near the Moscow circus, and was a regular fixture backstage.
He has studied computer programming and psychology at Seneca College, University of Toronto and York University.
Cherniak performs under the stage name Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS, sometimes is credited as Boris Cherniak, Boris the Hypnotist or The Amazing BORIS.
Cherniak"s family emigrated to Canada when he was 10 years old. 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.
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. 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 Entertainment and Sports Programming Network commentator Lou Holtz, celebrity chef Robert Irvine, author Steve Kaplan, comedian Carmen Barton and U2 tribute band, L.A.vation.
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. 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.
In December 2011, Cherniak was hired by Google for their company event. Cherniak"s television appearances showcase the powers of hypnosis via comedy skits as well as showing therapeutic effects. Shirley Show
Montel with Montel Williams
Howie Mandel Show - 2 appearances
regular on the Maury Povich show
Comics! Out There with Melissa DiMarco
Other television show appearances
The Hypnotist Incredible BORIS on The Vegas Show.