"The Trance-Master® Comedy Hypnosis Show" Award-winning comedy hypnosis entertainment creating viral moments.

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Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, United States
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LOCATION
Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, United States

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

RATED
10 / 10 from 13 reviews

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Transform Your Event Into An Unforgettable Experience!

Welcome to The Trance-Master® Comedy Hypnosis Show - where mind-blowing entertainment meets viral social media moments! Award-winning hypnotist John Cerbone delivers high-energy, family-friendly comedy that transforms any event into an extraordinary experience audiences talk about for months.

What Makes The Trance-Master® Different:

Proven Track Record - Featured in Forbes Magazine, MTV's "Hypnotize My Roommate," Fox News (reaching millions of viewers), The Museum of Modern Art, and Andy Warhol's Interview Magazine

🎭 100% Interactive Entertainment - Audience members become the stars, creating authentic moments of amazement, laughter, and genuine connection

🏟️ Stadium-Tested Excellence - Perfect for sports venues, arenas, corporate events, theaters, colleges, festivals, and private parties

📱 Viral Content Machine - Creates massive social media buzz with organic, shareable content that extends your event's reach for months

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Always Family-Friendly - Guaranteed clean comedy appropriate for all ages and audiences

Completely Customizable - Shows range from 5-7 minute high-impact performances to full 60-90 minute spectacular experiences

Perfect For:

  • Sports Teams & Arenas (halftime shows, pre-game entertainment, timeout entertainment)
  • Corporate Events & Team Building
  • Colleges & Universities
  • Theaters & Performing Arts Centers
  • Festivals & Community Events
  • Private Parties & Celebrations
  • Conventions & Trade Shows

The Experience:

Every Trance-Master® show is completely unique because YOUR audience creates the entertainment! Using the revolutionary Speed-Trance™ Method, John rapidly identifies willing participants and guides them through hilarious, mind-bending scenarios that demonstrate the incredible power of the human mind. Whether it's 5 minutes of high-octane comedy or a full evening spectacular, every performance delivers guaranteed laughter, amazement, and unforgettable memories.

Audiences don't just watch - they become part of something extraordinary. The interactive nature means every show is naturally optimized for social media sharing, creating organic marketing that extends far beyond the event itself.

Media-Validated Credibility:

When the world's top media outlets showcase your work, you know you're experiencing genuine world-class talent. John's innovative approach to comedy hypnosis has been recognized by Forbes Magazine, featured on MTV, broadcast on Fox News to millions of viewers, and credited by The Museum of Modern Art for creating and developing methods for Hypnotically Induced Artwork.

Specialized Offerings:

🏀 The Trance-Master® Comedy Hypnosis Basketball Experience™ - 5-7 minutes of stadium ovation comedy perfect for NBA, college basketball, and arena events

🏈 The Trance-Master® Comedy Hypnosis Football/Stadium Experience™ - High-energy halftime entertainment that has 65,000+ fans on their feet

🏒 The Trance-Master® Comedy Hypnosis Hockey Experience™ - Perfect for intermission entertainment with huge social media buzz

The Trance-Master® Comedy Hypnosis Baseball Experience™ - Engaging between-innings entertainment for ballparks

Beyond Entertainment:

As a Certified Hypnotist, John also offers "The Players Edge" - elite mental performance training for athletes, executives, and high-performers seeking competitive advantages in focus, confidence, and peak performance achievement.

What Clients Say:

"Every fan wants to be center court!" - The energy and excitement created by The Trance-Master® transforms ordinary breaks into extraordinary moments that audiences remember forever.

Book With Confidence:

  • Professional, punctual, and easy to work with
  • Flexible show formats to fit any schedule or budget
  • Cutting-edge entertainment that differentiates your event
  • Guaranteed family-friendly content
  • Creates measurable social media impact
  • Suitable for audiences from 50 to 50,000+

Whether you need 5 minutes of high-impact entertainment or a full evening spectacular, The Trance-Master® delivers world-class comedy hypnosis that creates viral moments, drives engagement, and ensures your event stands out from the competition.

Ready to create an unforgettable experience?

Contact John Cerbone - "The Trance-Master®" today to discuss how award-winning comedy hypnosis can transform your next event into something truly extraordinary!
Creator of the Speed-Trance™ Method | Professional Award-Winning Hypnotist | Entertainment Innovator

Reviews (13)

There are currently 13 user ratings for "The Trance-Master® Comedy Hypnosis Show"

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in United States

Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, United States
Travels worldwide
pink circle = free travel (up to 90 miles)

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

1. A sound system with a wireless (hand held) microphone, or just request that John bring his own, please let us know well in advance.

2. John’s music is on an MP3 player on his Samsung Galaxy Note smart-phone or Tablet Computer, patched in with 2 RCA Jacks. He will need to have a sound system with MP3 plug in patched in with 2 RCA Jacks or CD capability and a sound system operator (D.J.) to take music ques provided based upon routines on a provided list. Please make sure this is possible. Not all routines have music, but some do, especially later on in the show.

3. Chairs set up on stage to seat 15 – 25 + people. Chairs should be duct taped, plastic taped or linked together with Zip-Tie fasteners if possible. (Avoid using masking tape please, as it is completely ineffective)! Chair Arrangement: The linked chairs should be in 1 long line, a slight crescent, or even a V shape is fine. The chairs not be in multiple rows, for safety and for show performance. Chairs must be sturdy,


What information do you require about a venue?

Is there a stage or is it a floor show? Will there be alcohol served? Indoors or outdoors? What kind of sound system?


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I can provide sound for local (drivable shows).


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

"Yes, we’re happy to play music from Spotify before, after and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

Numerous Las Vegas (Planet Hollywood, The Orleans, The South Point, The Gold Coast) and Atlantic City Casino Venues, a packed stadium show for the Brooklyn Cyclones.


What's your favourite type of event?

I love all my show events and audiences.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I began creating hypnosis methods at 3 years old and haven't stopped. Been working my show for over 34 years.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

The late, great Ormond McGill - my dead friend.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

15- 40 minutes.


Are you happy to perform outside?

I have on numerous shows, prefer inside, but I am adaptable.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

They can suggest skits.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Have been called -
~ A Master Entertainer
~ An Entertainment Powerhouse &
~ Raw Energy
~ A True Force of Nature
~ His peers consider him an absolute
~ Rock Star
& call him
~ A Legend
Colleagues have even called him,
~ The World's Greatest Stage Hypnotist!
~ A True Hypnotist like no other!


IS everyone hypnotizable?

Yes, it's a naturally occurring state we all slip in and out of a minimum of 7 times a day. The more stressed, tired or intelligent, the more hypnotizable.

Recent Clients

"The Trance-Master® Comedy Hypnosis Show" has performed for these clients:

General Electric, Whirlpool, Newscorp, Fox News, TransAmerica Life Insurance, Aetna Insurance, BMW, Harley-Davidson, BMG Music, MTV, Dunkin Donuts, AFLAC, CNBC, 21st Century Fox, Harper Collins, TV Guide, NY Post, Wall Street Journal, Phillips Van Heusen, Prudential Insurance, The Brooklyn Cyclones, The Meadowlands, The Museum of Modern Art, Consolidated Plastics, Forest City Enterprises, United Hebrew, Rockland Manufacturing, Marquis Health, Fabuwood, Docturated, Digacore, Ocean County Board of Realtors, Vasco Data, Largay Travel Co., Veterinary Information Network, The Society for Information Management, Gilda's Club, The Learning Annex, The Seminar Center, and more. He has hosted shows at numerous corporations, leading Universities, Colleges, and High Schools, even Hypnosis Conferences and copious fund-raising groups and organizations.

Venues

"The Trance-Master® Comedy Hypnosis Show" has performed at these venues:

Numerous Universities, collages, high schools, corporate venues, Casino resorts, comedy clubs, hotels, conference centers. The Johnny Carson Theater, Planet Hollywood, The Orleans, The Hard Rock, The Borgata, Harrahs.

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Wedding Proposal

Religious Event

Recording Session

Cruise

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Features:

Can provide battery amplifier

Public liability insurance

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

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