Who is Hypnotist Chrisjones?
There's a reason people keep bringing Chris back. His shows blend humor, psychology, and pure crowd energy into something that doesn't feel like a performance — it feels like an experience.
Whether it's a campus show or a corporate event, Chris brings the same thing after experiencing the spectacle of hypnosis: making people leave the show as friends and not as strangers. As seen on America's Got Talent, Facebook Watch's Double Take, and featured across major streaming platforms, the Chrisjones experience leaves lasting memories.
Chicago born and raised, Chris Jones is the city's most-booked comedy hypnotist, and one of the most-booked in the country. He made history on America's Got Talent when he convinced known germaphobe Howie Mandel to shake hands with the judges live on air — a moment that stopped the country cold. Since then, he's appeared on The Steve Harvey Show, Penn & Teller, TEDx Chicago, CNN Health, NBC Sports, and hosted his own Facebook Watch series Double Take, creating once-in-a-lifetime hypnosis moments with celebrities like John Cena, Gabriel Iglesias, and NeNe Leakes. He's even crashed a Mr. Beast livestream.
Off the TV circuit, Chris has performed 200+ live shows a year, toured all 50 states, appeared at 300+ colleges and universities nationwide, and taken his show to 12 countries — including Japan. He is also NACA (National Association for Campus Activities) affiliated,with showcase performances since 2013.
Whether it's a 2,000-seat auditorium or an intimate corporate evening, he brings the same high-energy, fully interactive performance every single time.
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College & Universities Toured Nationwide
“A Chicago native who learned hypnosis in grad school, Chris got his start not on a stage — but in the dorms. As a Resident Advisor at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, he discovered that getting a college audience to trust you, laugh together, and feel something real was its own kind of art.
Today he encourages students to 'Dream Big Dreams,' spends his free time making his wife laugh and chasing his daughter at playgrounds — and has donated $10,000 to establish a scholarship for underrepresented students at UW–La Crosse, where it all began."
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ChrisJones a comedy hypnotist?
Yes — ChrisJones is a Chicago-based comedy hypnotist, comedian, and mentalist who has appeared on America's Got Talent, The Steve Harvey Show, Penn & Teller, and Facebook Watch's Double Take. He performs over 200 live shows per year, blending genuine hypnosis with interactive comedy for audiences that range from college campuses to Fortune 500 corporate events.
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Imagine your most uptight coworker convinced they're a superhero. Or your shyest friend suddenly delivering a rendition of Micheal Jackson’s Thriller of 500 people. That's a Chris Jones show. It's a fully live, interactive experience where real volunteers from the audience get hypnotized on stage — and become the unexpected stars of the night. No actors. No plants. Just real people having the time of their lives, and an audience that absolutely loses it watching them.
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Ask Howie Mandel. The famously known germaphobe shook hands with the judges live on America's Got Talent — because Chris asked him to. Hypnosis is a real, well-documented state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, and what you see on stage isn't scripted or faked. Chris is trained to work only with participants who are genuinely responding — which, as Howie will tell you, really does happen.
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Relax — nobody's going home with a story they'll regret. Hypnosis cannot make anyone act against their core values, and Chris's shows are hilarious without ever being humiliating. Think more "I can't believe I just did that" and less "please delete the footage." It's why 300+ colleges and universities trust him — and why event coordinators keep bringing him back.
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Fill out the contact form and someone will be in touch quickly. Fair warning: fall and spring college season books up fast. The people who waited until April to book their April show know exactly what we mean.
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Chris performs at college and university events, corporate functions, private parties, festivals, and special occasions. He's equally at home in a 2,000-seat auditorium or an intimate private experience — and tailors every show to the audience in front of him.
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A standard Chris Jones performance runs 60–90 minutes. Shorter formats are available depending on your event schedule. Chris will work with your team in advance to make sure the show fits your timeline perfectly.
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Chris travels with everything he needs. A stage, basic lighting, and sound are standard requirements. A full tech rider is available upon booking. Chris's team will walk you through everything well before your event date.
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Chris is all three. A mentalist works through psychology and suggestion to create the illusion of mind-reading. A hypnotist induces a genuine focused state in volunteers to create real behavioral responses. A comedian makes it funny. Chris combines all three — which is why his shows hit differently than a traditional magic act or stand-up set.
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Yes. Chris has appeared on America's Got Talent, The Steve Harvey Show, Penn & Teller, TEDx Chicago, CNN Health, NBC Sports, Daytime Chicago, and hosted his own Facebook Watch series Double Take — featuring celebrities like John Cena, Gabriel Iglesias, and NeNe Leakes. He's also appeared in a Mr. Beast livestream.
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Kind of where he started — Chris got his first taste of performing doing card tricks and magic at UW-La Crosse, where he once tried to levitate a driver's license with a string under a spotlight. (It didn't go well.) After watching a hypnotist perform on campus, he chased him to the parking lot, got a book recommendation, and never looked back. Today he's a hypnotist, mentalist, and comedian — though he still knows his way around a card trick.
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Absolutely. Chris has performed at 300+ colleges and universities across the US and has headlined 100+ corporate events. His show is high-energy, clean, and adaptable — and can be customized to match your organization's tone, whether that's a wild spring fling or a polished awards night.
In The Press
Make your next private event something truly unforgettable.
From university stages to event spaces, Chris tailors every experience to your audience: making sure they feel seen, heard, and inspired. Use the booking form at the link below to get started. You're also welcome to email Chris directly at 1wordcj [at] gmail.com