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Comedy Hypnotist Washington DC
Richard Barker — Association Meetings, Government Contractor & Corporate Events
©02 — Comedy Hypnotist Washington DC
Hire Richard Barker for Washington DC Events
Richard Barker headlines Washington DC association annual meetings, government contractor conferences, lobbying firm events and corporate galas at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Gaylord National Resort at National Harbor, Marriott Marquis DC, Washington Hilton, Omni Shoreham, Grand Hyatt Washington, JW Marriott DC, Ronald Reagan Building, DAR Constitution Hall, Capital One Arena, Kennedy Center and MGM National Harbor. The DC metro is the world’s largest hub for associations and trade associations — with 1,900+ organizations headquartered in the area.
1,900+ Associations
More trade & professional associations headquartered in DC than anywhere on earth
Gaylord National
National Harbor’s flagship convention resort — a Richard Barker regular venue
100+ TV Credits
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 — Washington DC Venues
Where Richard Performs in Washington DC
Richard is available at every major Washington DC convention centre, hotel ballroom and private event venue. Primary Washington DC market venues:
- →Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- →Gaylord National Resort at National Harbor
- →Marriott Marquis Washington DC
- →Washington Hilton
- →Omni Shoreham Hotel
- →Grand Hyatt Washington
- →JW Marriott Washington DC
- →Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
- →DAR Constitution Hall
- →MGM National Harbor
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 Washington DC 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 — Washington DC Markets
Who Books Richard in Washington DC
Associations & Non-Profits
DC hosts more association annual meetings than any city in the world. Medical, legal, engineering, government, education and healthcare associations all book Richard for gala entertainment and general session programming.
Government & Defense Contractors
Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, Booz Allen Hamilton and the broader DC government contractor community book Richard for corporate celebration events.
College & University
Georgetown, George Washington University, American University, Howard University, George Mason and University of Maryland all book Richard for campus entertainment throughout the academic year.
©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 — Washington DC
What venues in Washington DC does Richard Barker perform at?
Richard performs at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Gaylord National Resort at National Harbor, Marriott Marquis DC, Washington Hilton, Omni Shoreham, Grand Hyatt Washington, JW Marriott DC, Ronald Reagan Building, DAR Constitution Hall, Capital One Arena, Kennedy Center and MGM National Harbor.
Is Richard available for association annual meeting entertainment in DC?
Yes. Association annual meetings are one of Richard’s primary DC market segments. He has performed for dozens of national professional and trade associations at their annual galas, awards dinners and general session breakouts in the Washington DC area.
Can Richard perform at the Gaylord National Resort?
Absolutely. Gaylord National at National Harbor is one of the most popular large convention resort properties in the DC region and Richard has performed there multiple times for national corporate and association groups.
What DC universities has Richard performed at?
Richard has performed at Georgetown, George Washington University, American University, Howard University and George Mason University for campus entertainment events.
Is the show appropriate for government and defense contractor audiences?
Yes. Richard’s show is 100% clean, brand-safe and appropriate for government contractor corporate events, federal agency employee appreciation events and defence industry conferences.
How do I book Richard Barker for a Washington DC event?
Submit a booking inquiry at incrediblehypnotist.com/contact/ or email richard@incrediblehypnotist.com. Richard personally responds within 24 hours.
©09 — Book Now
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