Fortune 500 Capital of the South & The GWCC — One of the Largest Convention Centers in the USA
Comedy Hypnotist Atlanta, GA
Richard Barker — GWCC, Marriott Marquis & Atlanta Fortune 500 Events
©02 — Comedy Hypnotist Atlanta
Hire Richard Barker for Atlanta Events
Richard Barker headlines Atlanta corporate events, Fortune 500 shows and convention general sessions at the Georgia World Congress Center — 3.9 million square feet and one of the largest convention centers in the United States — Marriott Marquis Atlanta, Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Hilton Atlanta, Omni Atlanta at CNN Center, InterContinental Buckhead, Cobb Galleria Centre, Fox Theatre, Mercedes-Benz Stadium private events and State Farm Arena. Atlanta is home to Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, UPS, NCR, Aflac and Equifax.
GWCC — 3.9M sq ft
One of the largest convention centers in the entire United States
Fortune 500 HQ City
Coca-Cola, Delta, Home Depot, UPS, NCR, Aflac, Equifax — all Atlanta-based
HBCU Capital
Morehouse, Spelman, Clark Atlanta, Morris Brown — largest HBCU cluster in the USA
20+
Years Performing
6,000+
Live Shows
38
Countries
100+
TV Appearances
4.9★
200+ Reviews
©04 — Atlanta Venues
Where Richard Performs in Atlanta
Richard is available at every major Atlanta convention centre, hotel ballroom and private event venue. Primary Atlanta market venues:
- →Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC, 3.9M sq ft)
- →Marriott Marquis Atlanta
- →Hyatt Regency Atlanta
- →Hilton Atlanta
- →Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center
- →InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta
- →Cobb Galleria Centre
- →Fox Theatre Atlanta
- →Mercedes-Benz Stadium (private events)
- →State Farm Arena
Why Event Planners Choose Richard
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TV-credentialed headliner — Today Show (NBC), Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS), Entertainment Tonight, 100+ total appearances
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$2M fully insured — commercial general liability, all documentation on request
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4.9★ / 200+ verified reviews — Fortune 500 VPs, university directors, convention organisers
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100% clean & corporate-safe — no adult content, no embarrassment, suitable for all audiences
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45–90 min running time — tailored to your event format and schedule
©05 — Show Types
Available for Every Atlanta Event Format
The same headline performer — built for six completely different audiences.
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Corporate Events
Sales kickoffs, awards nights, trade show entertainment, client appreciation events and holiday parties. 100% clean, brand-safe and professionally produced for Fortune 500 audiences. Learn more →
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College & University
Orientation, homecoming, spring fling, family weekend and late-night programming. High-energy interactive comedy that generates conversation for weeks after the show. Learn more →
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Theatre & Public Shows
Ticketed live theatre, festivals, casino entertainment and public events. Richard commands stages from 200 to 5,000 seats with equal ease. Learn more →
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Private Events
Weddings, milestone birthdays, fundraising galas and VIP dinner parties. The most talked-about entertainment at any private event — guaranteed.
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Grad Night & Project Graduation
Clean, sober and unforgettable all-night entertainment for high school Project Graduation events. Positive empowerment messaging built in. Trusted by school administrators, PTAs and parents across the USA. Learn more →
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Fairs & Festivals
County fairs, state fairs, music festivals and outdoor public events. Richard has headlined hundreds of fair and festival main stages across the USA. Learn more →
©06 — Atlanta Markets
Who Books Richard in Atlanta
Fortune 500 Corporate Events
Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, UPS, NCR, Aflac and Equifax all have global HQs in Atlanta. Richard performs for their annual kickoffs, leadership retreats, holiday parties and awards nights.
Conventions & Trade Shows
The GWCC hosts Dragon Con, HIMSS, the National Minority Supplier Development Council conference and hundreds of other major national events. Richard headlines general sessions and private corporate receptions.
HBCU & University Campus Shows
Atlanta has the densest HBCU cluster in the USA — Morehouse, Spelman, Clark Atlanta, Morris Brown — plus Georgia Tech and Emory. Richard performs at all of them for campus entertainment programming.
©07 — Reviews
“Richard is one of the finest hypnotists working in the world today.”
— James Corden, Host · The Late Late Show, CBS
“Absolutely mind-blowing. Our entire executive team was convinced they’d witnessed something impossible. Best corporate entertainment we’ve ever booked.”
Amy McMullen · VP, Ford Motor Company
“Richard had 500 students on the edge of their seats the entire show. The kind of experience that gets talked about for the whole semester.”
Jack J. Rose · FL Collegiate DECA
“Signed Richard to a three-year contract after his first performance. He’s the most reliable, professional and genuinely incredible entertainer we’ve ever worked with.”
Roger Barnes · Monroe County Fair
©08 — FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions — Atlanta
What venues in Atlanta does Richard Barker perform at?
Richard performs at the Georgia World Congress Center, Marriott Marquis Atlanta, Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Hilton Atlanta, Omni Atlanta at CNN Center, InterContinental Buckhead, Cobb Galleria Centre, Fox Theatre, Mercedes-Benz Stadium private events and State Farm Arena, among others.
Is Richard available for Fortune 500 corporate events in Atlanta?
Yes. Atlanta Fortune 500 events are a primary market for Richard. He has performed for companies including Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, Home Depot and UPS for corporate celebration, awards and kickoff events.
Can Richard perform at the Georgia World Congress Center?
Absolutely. The GWCC is one of the largest convention centers in the USA and Richard performs there regularly for national trade shows, convention general sessions and private corporate receptions.
What Atlanta universities and HBCUs has Richard performed at?
Richard has performed at Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, Georgia Tech and Emory University for campus programming events.
Is the show appropriate for a large Atlanta convention audience?
Yes. Richard’s comedy hypnosis show scales from 50 to 5,000+ attendees. GWCC general sessions, Marriott Marquis ballroom events and hotel grand ballroom dinners are exactly the format Richard is built for.
How do I book Richard Barker for an Atlanta event?
Submit a booking inquiry at incrediblehypnotist.com/contact/ or email richard@incrediblehypnotist.com. Richard personally responds within 24 hours.
©09 — Book Now
Book a Comedy Hypnotist in Atlanta
Available for corporate events, college shows, theatres and private events across Atlanta and the GA market. Request an availability check and receive a personalised quote within 24 hours.