Meet Richard Barker
From the Royal Green Jackets to sold-out stages across five continents, Richard Barker has spent two decades mastering the art of comedy hypnosis. Part showman, part psychologist, entirely unforgettable.
Not Your Typical Entertainer
Before Richard ever set foot on a stage, he served in the UK's Royal Green Jackets, one of the British Army's elite infantry regiments. After military service, he became a police detective, specialising in memory recall and witness interviewing techniques rooted in hypnosis.
That combination of military discipline, investigative psychology, and a natural gift for reading people became the foundation for something completely unexpected: a career in comedy hypnosis that has now spanned over 6,000 live performances worldwide.
The Journey So Far
Military & Police Service
Richard served in the Royal Green Jackets before becoming a police detective. His work in criminal investigations introduced him to hypnosis as a tool for memory recall, sparking a lifelong fascination with the power of the subconscious mind.
From Detective to Performer
Realising that hypnosis could entertain as powerfully as it could investigate, Richard trained professionally and began performing at small venues across the UK. His unique background gave him an edge that audiences had never seen before.
Cruise Ships & International Tours
Richard's big break came on the luxury cruise circuit, where he performed thousands of shows for diverse, multilingual audiences across the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Asia Pacific. This global experience polished his performance style into something truly world-class.
NBC, CBS, FOX & Beyond
Television came calling, and Richard became a regular face on American network TV. Appearances on The Today Show, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and Entertainment Tonight brought his comedy hypnosis to millions of viewers worldwide.
6,000+ Shows & Counting
Now based in London and touring the UK, Richard is the most experienced comedy hypnotist in the country. From corporate galas in the City to festivals in Edinburgh, every show draws on two decades of global stage experience.
Why Richard Is Different
Most stage hypnotists learn tricks. Richard trained as an investigator. His background in criminal psychology and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) means he reads an audience the way a detective reads a room, picking up on subtle cues that other performers miss entirely.
The result is a show that feels genuinely spontaneous. No two performances are alike because Richard builds every show around the people in front of him, their energy, their reactions, and their willingness to play along. It is comedy that writes itself in real time.
Credentials & Training
More than entertainment. Professional qualifications and real-world expertise.
Master's in Education
Board-certified trainer with a postgraduate degree in education and learning psychology.
NLP Practitioner
Trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, applying behavioural techniques to performance and audience engagement.
Former Police Detective
Specialised in hypnosis-based memory recall during criminal investigations before transitioning to entertainment.
Fully Insured & Certified
Member of professional stage hypnosis associations with full public liability insurance for every show.
Published Author, 4 Books
Richard's published works cover stage technique, sales psychology, goal setting, and the journey from passion to professional success.
Secrets of The Stage Revealed
Selling Hypnotically: The Art of Suggestion
Hypnotic Goals Planner
From Passion to Success: The Hypnotic Journey
See Richard in Action
Twenty years of stage experience distilled into pure entertainment.
As Seen On
The Today Show, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Entertainment Tonight, and more.
Ready to Experience
the Show for Yourself?
Whether you're planning a corporate event, theatre night, wedding, or private celebration anywhere in the UK, Richard Barker delivers an experience your guests will be talking about for years.
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