ChrisJones — NACA Comedy Hypnotist for College Campus Events
The comedian-hypnotist who made Howie Mandel shake hands on live TV. Now booking college campuses nationwide.
The only hypnotist in NACA history to close a showcase and appear on America's Got Talent.
ChrisJones is a NACA-affiliated comedian, hypnotist, and mentalist with over a decade of campus performance experience — and one of the very few performers in this space with national television credentials to back it up. He has performed at 300+ colleges and universities across all 50 states, and in April 2026, he closed the showcase at NACA Milwaukee. If your campus activities board is looking for a hypnotist, this is what 13 years of NACA-level performance looks like.
Where It Started — ChrisJones at NACA Northern Plains
ChrisJones has been performing at NACA conferences since 2013. That's over a decade of campus showcase experience — long before the America's Got Talent appearance, long before Double Take on Facebook Watch, and long before 300+ campus performances across every state in the US. Thirteen years later, the show is sharper, faster, and built on hundreds of real campus performances. But the core is the same: a comedy-first experience that makes the entire audience feel like they're part of something.
His path to the NACA stage started long before his first showcase — in the residence halls, as an RA, learning what college audiences actually need from a live experience.
What Is NACA and Why Does It Matter?
NACA is the leading organization connecting campus activities boards with professional entertainment. Through regional and national conferences, student programmers preview and book performers — comedians, speakers, hypnotists — for campus events throughout the year.
Affiliation means something: only a handful of acts from hundreds of applications earn a showcase spot. Closing the showcase, as ChrisJones did at NACA Milwaukee 2026, is a different level entirely.
2026 conferences: Winston-Salem (October) · Hartford (November) · Santa Clara (November)
"He had my roommate convinced she was a baby kangaroo after she thought hypnosis was fake. I've never laughed that hard in my life."
What Makes ChrisJones Different From Other NACA Hypnotists?
There are solid hypnotists in the college market. Very few combine a 13-year NACA track record with national television credibility.
ChrisJones appeared on America's Got Talent — making him the only hypnotist in the show's history to perform on that stage — where he hypnotized judge Howie Mandel, a self-described extreme germaphobe, into shaking hands with a stranger on live national television. He also hosted his own Facebook Watch series Double Take, featuring celebrities including John Cena, Pamela Anderson, Gabriel Iglesias, and NeNe Leakes.
That television exposure matters on campus: students recognize him before they walk in. The show starts with built-in credibility and anticipation most campus performers simply can't offer.
There's one thing most NACA performers can't say: Chris has lived campus life from the inside. As a former Resident Advisor at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, he spent years planning programming, supporting students, and understanding exactly what Campus Activities Boards are trying to accomplish. He doesn't just show up, perform, and leave — he gets it.
Beyond the credentials:
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200+ live shows per year, across all 50 states and 12 countries
300+ college and university performances nationwide
Comedy-first format — the entire audience is entertained, not just the volunteers on stage
Clean, inclusive show appropriate for diverse student audiences
What Students on campus Say
“Chris Jones was very energetic! He’s really cool and was very collaborative, interactive and fun to watch. About half of the audience was hypnotized at one point.”
Chris Jones came to our school a couple days ago. I was hypnotised to forget about the whole thing, and remember when I went outside. But I didn't remember until now. Oh. My. God...
"At his WSU performance, Jones was adept at making the audience feel as comfortable as possible. He was personable, addressed the skepticism of hypnosis and helped make an introverted-leaning crowd come out of their shell."
Book ChrisJones for Your Campus
Campus activities boards can book ChrisJones directly or through NACA booking channels. Whether you're planning welcome week, homecoming, a late-night event, or end-of-semester programming, his team will work with you on availability, logistics, and audience customization.
Most campus clients book 3–6 months in advance. High-demand dates fill earlier — if you have a date in mind, confirming availability now is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a comedy hypnosis show?
A comedy hypnosis show combines genuine stage hypnosis with interactive comedy — real audience members, unscripted reactions, and a performer who keeps the entire room laughing. ChrisJones performs 200+ shows a year for corporate events, college campuses, and private parties across all 50 states. No actors, no plants, no tricks — just real people having the time of their lives.
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A NACA-affiliated hypnotist is a performer registered with the National Association for Campus Activities with experience performing for college and university audiences. NACA affiliation signals the performer has been vetted through the organization's booking network and understands campus programming environments.
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Yes. ChrisJones has been performing at NACA conferences since 2013 and closed the showcase at NACA Milwaukee 2026 — the highest-prestige slot at the conference. He is a NACA-affiliated performer with 300+ college and university performances across all 50 states.
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The closing spot at a NACA conference showcase is awarded to the performer selected to end the event — the highest-demand, most prestigious position of the showcase. Campus activities professionals attending the conference evaluated dozens of acts; ChrisJones closed the show.
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Yes. ChrisJones is the only hypnotist in the history of America's Got Talent to perform on that stage, where he hypnotized judge Howie Mandel into shaking hands with a stranger on live national television.
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Yes — firsthand. Before performing for campuses, Chris served as a Resident Advisor at two universities. He's sat in the planning meetings, understands budget conversations, and knows what a successful campus event looks like from the organizer's side.
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Yes. ChrisJones offers virtual hypnosis shows for campuses running remote or hybrid programming. The virtual format is a genuine full-length show — not a downgraded version of the live experience.
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Use the contact form at chrisjoneshypnotist.com/contact. Include your event date, expected audience size, and venue. Most campus clients book 3–6 months in advance. ChrisJones's team will confirm availability and walk you through everything.
Make your next event truly unforgettable!
From university stages to memorable events, Chris tailors every experience to your audience: making sure they feel seen, heard, and inspired. Use the booking form below to get started.
