Biography of the Incredible BORIS
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 (now bearing the name
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. Having continued with
the education on the subject, 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.
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 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,
Montel, Howie Mandel Show, The Vegas Show among
many others and prominent comedy festivals - Just for Laughs in
Montreal and the Boston Comedy Festival.
During a working trip in Las
Vegas, Teller (of Penn
& Teller) usually the silent one of the magic duo, has related to Boris one of the most precise
definitions of stage hypnosis by Amazing
Randi - Agreement between two people to fantasize together.
This definition is listed here for your knowledge and to enlighten, having
attributed the ownership to proper sources.
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