Comedy Hypnotist
for Hire in Minneapolis
Richard Barker — as seen on The Today Show & The Late Late Show with James Corden. 20+ years · 6,000 shows · 38 countries · 4.9★ rating.
Comedy Hypnosis in Minneapolis
Minneapolis has the highest concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters per capita of any major US city — Target, Best Buy, 3M, UnitedHealth Group, General Mills, Cargill, Land O’Lakes, Ameriprise Financial and Ecolab all call the Twin Cities home. That means a constantly active corporate event calendar of annual meetings, leadership conferences and employee celebrations that demand exceptional entertainment. Richard Barker delivers a comedy hypnosis show that resonates deeply with the professional, grounded, no-nonsense audiences that define the Twin Cities — and he does it with the TV credentials and live show experience to back it up.
Key Facts
Highest Fortune 500 HQ density per capita in the USA
Target, Best Buy, 3M, UnitedHealth, General Mills, Cargill all headquartered here
Minneapolis Convention Center: 475,000 sq ft
Minneapolis Venues
- Minneapolis Convention Center
- Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
- Minneapolis Marriott City Center
- Hilton Minneapolis
- Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown
- U.S. Bank Stadium (private events)
- Target Center (private events)
- Xcel Energy Center St. Paul
- Mall of America event space
- University of Minnesota Coffman Memorial Union
Why Event Planners Choose Richard
- ✓The Today Show (NBC) & The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS)
- ✓4.9★ average across 200+ verified reviews
- ✓100% clean and corporate-safe show
- ✓$2 million liability insurance policy
- ✓20+ years · 6,000 shows · 38 countries
- ✓Responds within one business day
Available in Minneapolis
Corporate Events
Annual meetings, award dinners, sales kickoffs, holiday parties, conventions & trade shows.
College & University
Orientation, homecoming, spring fling, family weekend, late-night programming & grad shows.
Theatre & Public Shows
Ticketed public performances, festivals, fairs & casino entertainment nights.
Private & Social Events
Weddings, milestone birthdays, fundraisers, charity galas & exclusive private events.
Grad Night & Project Graduation
Clean, sober and unforgettable all-night entertainment for high school Project Graduation events. Positive empowerment messaging built in. Trusted by PTAs and school administrators nationwide.
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.
Industries & Sectors
Fortune 500 HQs (Target, Best Buy, 3M, UnitedHealth Group, General Mills, Cargill, Land O’Lakes, Ameriprise, Ecolab)
Healthcare systems (Mayo Clinic Rochester, M Health Fairview, Allina Health)
Financial services (US Bancorp, Allianz Life, Securian Financial)
Manufacturing & agriculture (Cargill, Polaris, Toro, Graco)
University of Minnesota, Macalester, Carleton, St. Olaf, Hamline, Augsburg campus shows
Retail & consumer goods (Target corporate events, Best Buy annual meetings)
What Clients Say
Richard is one of the finest hypnotists working in the world today.
Richard Barker is Incredible! If you are looking to really WOW your guests at your next event, this show is a must!
I think this is the best attendance we have ever seen at the fair. Richard Barker was awesome. We immediately signed a 3-year contract.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Richard perform comedy hypnosis shows in Minneapolis?
Yes — Richard Barker performs in Minneapolis and St. Paul for Fortune 500 corporate events, convention general sessions and university campus shows. He performs at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, U.S. Bank Stadium private events and all major Twin Cities venues.
What Minneapolis companies book a comedy hypnotist most often?
Fortune 500 headquarters are the primary bookers — Target, Best Buy, 3M, UnitedHealth Group, General Mills and Cargill regularly book entertainment for annual meetings, leadership conferences and employee recognition events. Comedy hypnosis is the perfect premium entertainment choice for a corporate-safe, sophisticated Twin Cities audience.
Is the show right for a corporate-safe Minneapolis audience?
Absolutely. Richard’s show is 100% clean, professional and corporate-safe. He has performed for Fortune 500 leadership teams, board-level audiences and employee all-hands events across the USA. The show earns standing ovations from the most conservative corporate audiences.
Can Richard perform at the University of Minnesota?
Yes — Richard performs at the University of Minnesota and across the Twin Cities college circuit including Macalester, Carleton, St. Olaf, Hamline and Augsburg. College shows run 60–90 minutes.
Does Richard perform in St. Paul as well as Minneapolis?
Yes — Richard performs anywhere in the Twin Cities metro including St. Paul, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Minnetonka and all suburban venues. The Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul and Mall of America event space in Bloomington are both regular venues.
How far in advance should I book for a Minneapolis corporate event?
We recommend 4–6 months in advance for major corporate events, especially Q4 holiday party season when the Twin Cities calendar fills quickly. Contact incrediblehypnotist.com/contact/ to check availability.
Ready to Book Minneapolis’s Most-Requested Comedy Hypnotist?
Contact Richard’s team today. We respond within one business day with availability, pricing and full show details.

