The Javits Center, Midtown Hotels & NYC’s Most Iconic Private Event Venues
Comedy Hypnotist New York City
Richard Barker — Javits Center, Midtown Hotels & Iconic NYC Venues
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Hire Richard Barker for New York City Events
Richard Barker headlines New York City corporate events, trade shows and private entertainment at the Javits Center, New York Hilton Midtown — the largest hotel in New York City — Marriott Marquis Times Square, Grand Hyatt New York, Cipriani Wall Street, Cipriani 42nd Street, the Rainbow Room at 30 Rock, Hammerstein Ballroom, Gotham Hall, the Beacon Theatre, Madison Square Garden private events and Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Richard is the TV-credited national touring headliner for sophisticated Manhattan corporate and finance audiences.
Javits Center Veteran
NYC’s 760K sq ft convention centre — home to NY Comic-Con, NYCB and more
Finance & Media Markets
Wall Street, Midtown finance, media and tech sectors regularly book Richard
TV-Credited Headliner
Today Show · Late Late Show with James Corden · Entertainment Tonight
20+
Years Performing
6,000+
Live Shows
38
Countries
100+
TV Appearances
4.9★
200+ Reviews
©04 — New York City Venues
Where Richard Performs in New York City
Richard is available at every major New York City convention centre, hotel ballroom and private event venue. Primary New York City market venues:
- →Javits Center (760K sq ft)
- →New York Hilton Midtown (largest hotel in NYC)
- →Marriott Marquis Times Square
- →Grand Hyatt New York
- →Cipriani Wall Street
- →Cipriani 42nd Street
- →Rainbow Room at 30 Rockefeller Plaza
- →Hammerstein Ballroom
- →Gotham Hall
- →Beacon Theatre
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 New York City 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 →
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Who Books Richard in New York City
Finance & Banking Events
Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, BlackRock and the broader Wall Street finance community book Richard for corporate entertainment at Cipriani, Rainbow Room and Midtown hotel venues.
Tech & Media
NYC’s Silicon Alley tech companies, major media firms and advertising agencies book Richard for company parties, client events and team celebrations.
College & University
NYU, Columbia, Fordham, The New School, Pace University and the City University of New York system book Richard for campus programming across the five boroughs.
©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 — New York City
What NYC venues does Richard Barker perform at?
Richard performs at the Javits Center, New York Hilton Midtown, Marriott Marquis Times Square, Grand Hyatt New York, Cipriani Wall Street, Cipriani 42nd Street, Rainbow Room at 30 Rock, Hammerstein Ballroom, Gotham Hall and the Beacon Theatre, among many others.
Is Richard Barker available for Wall Street and finance industry events?
Yes. Richard regularly performs for investment banks, private equity firms, hedge funds and financial services companies at Cipriani, Rainbow Room and Midtown hotel venues. The show is sophisticated, clean and appropriate for high-net-worth professional audiences.
Can Richard perform at the Javits Center?
Absolutely. Richard has performed at the Javits Center for national trade shows and convention private events. The Javits Centre hosts NYC’s largest conventions and Richard is a regular performer for exhibitor and association private events there.
What New York universities has Richard performed at?
Richard has performed at NYU, Fordham, The New School, Pace University and multiple CUNY campuses for orientation week, homecoming and late-night student programming.
Is the show appropriate for a sophisticated Manhattan corporate audience?
Yes. Richard’s show is 100% clean, intellectually engaging and professionally produced — specifically suited to New York’s discerning corporate audience. No low-brow comedy, no embarrassment.
How do I book Richard Barker for a New York City event?
Submit a booking inquiry at incrediblehypnotist.com/contact/ or email richard@incrediblehypnotist.com. Richard personally responds to every inquiry within 24 hours.
©09 — Book Now
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