College Comedy Hypnotist for Hire
100% clean, fully insured campus shows — orientation, homecoming, family weekend, spring fling and Greek life. Booked at 200+ US colleges.
Richard Barker — “The Incredible Hypnotist” — is one of the most-booked college comedy hypnotists in the United States. Available for orientation, homecoming, family weekend, spring fling and Greek life events on campuses nationwide. Based in Orlando, FL, with 20+ years of experience, performances in 38 countries, and TV credits on The Today Show, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and Entertainment Tonight. Available year-round for college and university bookings.
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Why book a comedy hypnotist for your campus event?
Students become the stars
A campus hypnosis show puts your students on stage. Their classmates watch friends do impossibly funny things — and that drives word-of-mouth and repeat attendance unlike any other format.
100% clean & risk-free
High-energy enough for a student crowd, yet clean, Title IX-compliant and fully insured ($2M GL). No alcohol, no embarrassment — every volunteer can return to their seat at any time.
Consistent sell-out programming
Campus hypnosis shows consistently deliver the highest single-night attendance numbers of any student programming event — making it an easy win for activities boards.
©05 — Technical Requirements
Campus Show at a Glance
Everything your activities board and tech crew needs to confirm the date and sign the contract.
- Runtime: 75 min standard (60 or 90 min options available)
- Audience: 100–2,500+ students — ballrooms, PACs, gyms, quad stages
- Stage: minimum 16 ft wide × 12 ft deep × 18 in high
- Chairs: 12 standard armless chairs in a curved row on stage
- Sound: wireless headset or lavalier mic + house PA
- Lighting: standard wash; intelligent lighting optional
- Load-in: 30 minutes / Strike: 15 minutes
- Insurance: $2M general liability — certificate on request
College Hypnotist FAQ
Everything campus activities boards, student affairs offices and Greek life councils ask before booking.
How long is a college hypnosis show?
The standard campus show runs 75 minutes, with options for 60 or 90 minutes. The show is designed as a single headline event — no opener required.
What audience size does it work for?
From 100 to 2,500+ students. Richard regularly performs in student union ballrooms, performing arts centers, gymnasiums and outdoor quad stages.
Is the show appropriate for college audiences?
Yes. The show is high-energy and edgy enough for a student crowd, while remaining 100% clean and free of anything that would create risk for the activities board, student affairs or Title IX compliance office. No alcohol involved, no embarrassing situations, and every volunteer can return to their seat at any time.
Which campus departments typically book the show?
Campus Activities Boards (CAB / SAB / SUB), Student Programming Councils, Greek life councils, Residence Life, Welcome Week / Orientation committees, Family Weekend planners, and Student Affairs offices. Block-booking discounts are available for conference circuits and consortium bookings.
Are you on NACA / APCA / showcase circuits?
Yes — Richard regularly showcases at major college booking conferences and works with multiple campus entertainment agencies. Contact directly for the current showcase schedule and conference block-booking rates.
NACA, APCA & showcase circuits
Richard actively showcases at major college booking conferences and works with campus entertainment agencies nationwide. Block rates are available for consortium bookings and multi-campus conference circuits.
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200+ US Colleges
“Richard Barker delivered one of the most memorable and talked-about events in our chapter’s history. Students were still laughing about it weeks later.”
— Jack J. Rose, Florida Collegiate DECA
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