Comedy Hypnotist
for Hire in San Francisco

Comedy Hypnosis in San Francisco

San Francisco and Silicon Valley represent the most important technology corporate event market in the world. Google, Apple, Meta, Salesforce, Oracle, Cisco, LinkedIn, Uber, Airbnb, Stripe and hundreds of other iconic companies hold their annual all-hands events, product launch celebrations, leadership off-sites and holiday parties across the Bay Area. Richard Barker brings a show that matches the intelligence, sophistication and innovation culture of Silicon Valley — backed by 20+ years of experience, 6,000 shows, Today Show and James Corden TV credits, and a 4.9-star average across 200+ verified reviews. In the most demanding corporate entertainment market in the world, Richard delivers.

Key Facts

San Francisco Venues

• Moscone Center (West, South & North buildings)
• San Francisco Marriott Marquis
• Hilton San Francisco Union Square
• Hyatt Regency San Francisco
• InterContinental San Francisco
• Palace Hotel San Francisco
• Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
• Chase Center (private events)
• Stanford University Memorial Auditorium
• UC Berkeley Zellerbach Hall

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 San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Richard perform comedy hypnosis shows in San Francisco?

Yes — Richard Barker performs in San Francisco and across the Bay Area including Silicon Valley for tech company all-hands events, annual conferences, product launch celebrations and campus shows. He performs at Moscone Center, San Francisco Marriott Marquis, Hilton Union Square, Chase Center private events and all major Bay Area venues.

What San Francisco and Silicon Valley companies book a comedy hypnotist?

Technology companies are the primary Bay Area corporate bookers — including Google, Apple, Meta, Salesforce, Oracle, Cisco, LinkedIn, Uber, Airbnb and the broader Silicon Valley ecosystem. Richard’s show works exceptionally well for tech company all-hands events, holiday parties, product launch celebrations and annual award dinners.

Is a comedy hypnosis show right for a tech-savvy Silicon Valley audience?

Absolutely. Technology audiences are curious, analytical and highly engaged — exactly the audience profile that makes for the best hypnosis subjects. Richard addresses the neuroscience and psychology of hypnosis directly in his pre-talk, which resonates deeply with technical and scientific audiences.

Can Richard perform at Stanford or UC Berkeley?

Yes — Richard performs at Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCSF, University of San Francisco and Santa Clara University. He is highly experienced with the prestigious university circuit and delivers shows specifically calibrated for highly intelligent student and faculty audiences.

Does Richard perform in Silicon Valley (Palo Alto, Mountain View, Sunnyvale) as well as San Francisco?

Yes — Richard performs across the entire Bay Area including Palo Alto, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, San Jose, San Mateo, Redwood City, Oakland and all South Bay venues. The full Bay Area and Silicon Valley is within his regular touring geography.

How far in advance should I book for a San Francisco or Silicon Valley event?

The Bay Area tech event calendar is extremely active. We recommend 4–6 months advance booking, especially for the busy Q4 season and major conference periods. Contact incrediblehypnotist.com/contact/ to check availability.