Thank you for taking the time to check out my website. Here you'll find information on my stand up comedy, my comedy hypnosis shows along with my writing and film productions as well as my booking, teaching and comedy consulting business and hypnotherapy products seminars and sessions. Whatever your dreams may be, if you put enough energy into them they will come true. I'm living proof! All the best, Don
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"Hilarious" - NY Times
"One of the best" - LA Times
"That guy's funny" - Howard Stern
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THE DON BARNHART COMEDY SHOW
Direct from Las Vegas!
The Las Vegas Review/Journal lists Barnhart’s show as one of their “Best Bets”, The NY Times calls him, “Hilarious”, The LA Times says, “One of the best” and Howard Stern said, “This guy’s funny!”
You may not know Barnhart by name but you’ll recognize his face as you’ve seen him on TV and film as well as headlining the top comedy clubs in Las Vegas for years. He is also a favorite at the top comedy clubs across the country and cruise ships around the world.
In 2010, Don Barnhart received the International Performing Artist’s “Bob Hope Award” for his continued service performing and producing comedy shows for the troops stationed overseas. Barnhart has been performing and producing comedy shows for the troops around the world since his first USO tour back in 1992. He’s been everywhere from Bosnia to Afghanistan.
Don combines well written, topical material and delivers it with a fast paced, high energy and animated improvisational flair that keeps audiences of all ages howling with laughter and coming back for more. Audiences say, “Barnhart has the wit and insight of George Carlin with the energy, delivery and characters of Robin Williams making Don funny on so many different levels".
Barnhart has been seen on almost every major comedy show and was hand picked for The Ice House's 50th Anniversary All Star TV Special. He's been seen on MTV, Star Search, Evening At The Improv and has been featured on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC. Don can be heard regularly on The Bob and Tom Show and XM/Sirius Satellite Radio.
Don got his start in comedy as house emcee, manager and talent coordinator at The Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, CA. It was during the comedy boom of the 80’s that Barnhart opened for, learned from, worked with and forged friendships with today’s comedy legends: Seinfeld, Leno, Jim Carey, Louis Black, Drew Carey, George Wallace, Louie Anderson, David Spade, Dana Carvey, Dennis Miller and more.
Jay Leno’s advice to Barnhart, “You wanna be great? Go on the road”. And Don did. He left the security and lucrative job opening and booking the top comedy superstars of the 80's to pursue his own comedy comedy career full time and since 1987, Don averages 250 days year on the road.
Barnhart’s comedy career really gained national attention in 2007 when he won the American Idol Underground’s Online "Best Comedian" Award and was named their, “Artist to watch” and Entertainment Business Journal named him one of the, “Top 100 comedians to see” three years in a row.
Barnhart is also the only national headline comedian that also performs a seperate and equally funny comedy hypnosis show.
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COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOW

Licensed and Insured
Comedy Hypnotist Don Barnhart
Puts Reporters Into Trance
During Live TV Interview
Don is one of the only headlining comedians that also does a comedy hypnosis show. He can be booked as a stand up comic, comedy hypnotist or combination of both.
Quite often clubs will book Don’s stand up during the week and add a special event comedy hypnosis show on the last night turning people away.
Barnhart’s hypnosis show can be a stand-alone event or combination of stand up and hypnosis.
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DON BARNHART'S COMEDY & HYPNOSIS SHOW
America’s Funniest Comedy Hypnotist!
Award-Winning Comedian, Second City Conservatory Alumni and Certified Hypnotist Don Barnhart has combined his comedy, improv and hypnosis skills to create the most unique, interactive and funniest comedy hypnosis show in the world.
Barnhart's Hypnosis show is setting record attendance numbers at comedy clubs, cruise ships, colleges, high schools and corporate/private events and Don is becoming the most requested act in these venues earning him the distinct title of, “America’s #1 Comedy Hypnotist”.
Don Barnhart is the only comedy hypnotist that is also an award-winning stand up comedian who continues to headline the top comedy clubs, colleges, cruise ships and corporate events across the country including The Improv, Brad Garrett's Comedy Club, Sin City Comedy Club and The Riviera Hotel & Casino.
Direct from his own show in Las Vegas, “Don Barnhart is America’s Funniest Comedy Hypnotist!” - Hypnosis Monthly Magazine.
Barnhart is in constant demand and has performed for: NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MTV, Comedy Central, A&E, XM/Sirius Satellite Radio, The Bob & Tom Show, The US Marine Corps, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Princess, NCL, Holland America, Colleges, High Schools, Comedy Clubs, Fairs, Good Day Sacramento, The ABC Morning Show, Good Morning Northwest and much more.
Nominated 3 years in a row by fans as “Best Comedy Hypnosis Show” in Las Vegas, Barnhart’s show delivers interactive, improvisational and side-splitting comedy while simultaneously unlocking the unique mysteries of the human mind.
Don Barnhart's Comedy Hypnosis Show is part stand up, part improv, part hypnosis and full on funny! It is a musical and fast-paced romp through the volunteers' subconscious creative genius releasing their hidden talents. Barnhart turns them into the stars of the show keeping audiences on the edges of their seats howling with laughter and coming back for more.
Don is one of the only clean/family friendly hypnosis shows working the strip today using his hypnosis skills to tap into the creative subconscious of his volunteers to release their inner talents. Don's show can be tailored to bit a bit more "risque" or adult on request...
"In an industry that prides itself on embarassing and shocking antics, Barnhart's show is both refreshing and empowering as he uses his skills to unlock the creative talents of his volunteers allowing them to share the spotlight". Las Vegas Net
"It's all good clean fun", Barnhart enthuses. The show is family friendly and audiences of all ages will have the time of their life. Don uses the power of hypnosis to release volunteers inibitions taping into their creative talents and potentials. Skeptics are encouraged to attend.
Barnhart’s show runs 60-90 minutes depending on your venue’s needs.
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AUTHOR - FILMMAKER - PRODUCER - MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
Barnhart stars in the new documentary, Finding The Funny answering the question, "Can you teach someone to be funny?". He recently wrote, directed and starred in the indie thriller, “China Dolls” and his first novel, "Freeloader" is being developed into a feature film which Don will direct and star in. Barnhart's first book, Creating The Life You Desire teaches you how to use hypnosis to live the life of your dreams. He is also a contributing author on, “I Killed: True Stories of the Road by America’s Top Comics” which the N.Y. Times called, “Hilarious" and he's had numerous articles published in newspapers and magazines around the world including iReport.
Barnhart was nominated by fans three years in a row as “Best Comedian” and "Best Comedy Hypnosis Show" in Las Vegas.. He is the creator and host of the syndicated TV series, “The Freedom of Speech Comedy Show” and in 2007, he won the American Idol Underground Comedy Grand Prize being called "the artist to watch". Don was recently voted “One of the top 100 comedians to see” 3 years in a row by Entertainment Business Journal and he is developing, "The DeEvolution of Man" a sit-com and one man show based on his successful stand up tour.
Don Barnhart is also a highly sought after motivational speaker teaching you how to use hypnosis to break bad habits, develop better skills and create the life of your dreams.
Don Barnhart Entertainment is the production company founded by Don and his wife author, fitness expert and actress Linda Vu. They specialize in high quality, independent film and television productions along with live comedy shows, intructional dvds and more. With over 25 years of professional experience in the entertainment industry DBE has produced feature films, television programs, comedy specials, music videos, commercials, short films, dvds, infomercials, documentaries, reality shows, sketch shows, interviews, talk shows and more...
Don Barnhart Entertainment (DBE) utilizes a small staff of full time in-house/multi-talented individuals along with our extensive freelance production team members for various projects ranging from a simple one camera shoot to HD multi-camera live events. From concept to creation: Writing, casting, directing, editing, scoring, dvd creation & packaging, photography, art/graphic design and live talent booking. DBE can provide you with every aspect of your project.
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COMEDY BOOKING, CONSULTING & COMEDY CLASSES
Don Barnhart Entertainment is the premier booking agency for comedy shows around the world and award-winning comedian Don Barnhart also serves as one of the top comedy club consultants in the country. Besides his busy touring schedule, Don is in constant demand and is currently involved with the opening and booking of several new comedy clubs and venues throughout the United States as well as teaching comedy and improv in his free time.
Don Barnhart Entertainment continues to book and produce comedy shows for the military, special events and comedy concerts. Over the last 25 years, Barnhart has consulted on the opening, operations and marketing of numerous comedy clubs that are still thriving today.
DBE is dedicated to providing you with the best comedy talent for your specific needs. There are many choices out there but comedy is our life so we have to get it right and we take our job seriously! If you are interested in any aspect of comedy, please visit our contact page and let's get started.
Don is also offereing comedy, improv and hypnosis sessions at Don Barnhart Studios in Las Vegas, NV Please check out this link for more information: DON BARNHART STUDIOS
Don Barnhart on the USS Bunker Hill entertaining the troops
in the Persian Gulf on Comics On Duty World Tour...

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