Pat Boulanger

Description

I perform comedy hypnosis shows, demonstrations, consult and teach individuals and at clinics, give speeches nationally and abroad since 2003. These shows are tailored appropriate for any age, so there are various levels of ratings for them being everything from G to R. I have performed shows to small groups in living rooms and in large auditoriums to thousands of people at a time. I provide my own sound system when needed and use sound effects and lights to enhance the shows.
Additionally, I offer up to a 30 minute stand up act. It is an adult oriented act that really doesn't transfer wel ... l to a children's venue. I also have hosted and written roasts for people, so if you have that special someone you want "roasted", I'm the guy to help with the snappy lines.
Finally, I also offer and host computer generated custom game shows that are loosely based on TVs favorite game shows, such as; Family Feud, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Hollywood Squares and Deal or No Deal. These are very popular and appropriate for all ages and can be customized for rating preferences.
I have sets that can accomodate a living room and others that can accomodate a huge venue. Since they are customized, these are ideal for any occasion but are very popular for corporate experiential training, or what I call, "EnterTraining". They can be done tournament style so that everyone in the event can participate.
This is a very good add on to the comedy hypnosis show or stand up act that helps stretch our clients' entertainment budget as well as offers them a great and unique one stop shop variety of entertainment. Read More

Biography

Patrick Boulanger is a husband and Dad to four sons. He is the owner and talent of HS Shows; a veteran owned, local, boutique entertainment company based in South Carolina. This Marine veteran, originally from Chicago's innercity southside works with companies, organizations and anyone nationally who wants to have a great, memorable time.
As an entertainer who has literally performed for millions of people from all over the world, Patrick knows how to capture people’s attention and present concepts to them in new and interesting ways. He helped found, wrote, produced and performed in a h ... ugely successful comedy concept in a major nightclub in downtown Chicago for over a decade.
“Comedy You Can Dance To” was a mainstay at Excalibur throughout the early 90s into the millennium. One of the co-founders and creators of the "Bad Boys of Live Late Night" , Patrick produced and performed skits, crowd toasts, hosted contests and motivated the crowds to "be fun, be cool, or get busted".
Now Patrick performs award winning hypnosis stage shows, having created The Comedy HypnoLab, Myrtle Beach’s “Imagination Destination” and the Carolina Comedy Club and having done shows at the Comedy Cabana too. He performs hilarious comedy hypnosis shows and “Game Show Mania” events for all ages nationally.
“Game Show Mania” is a series of game shows loosely based on TVs most popular game shows and are often fully customized to personalize the show for clients. These are hilariously inclusive for everyone to be able to play.
Many of HS Shows’ clients use this format for experiential learning opportunities or often times to promote products and or services.
Patrick is also a volunteer Search and Rescue Technician with the South Carolina State Guard, a professional Firefighter in Charleston SC, an NREMT and community leader as the President of the HOA he owns a rental at. He loves his Bride, traveling, cooking, eating home made food, nature, thumb strumming guitar, hypnosis, entertainment, speaking, movies and comedy. Read More

Reviews     (8 Reviews)

Experience

I have been a stage and off stage entertainer for most of my life, since 1982. As "Waldo the Christmas Clown" I helped Santa deliver love and donated gifts to children and people less fortunate throughout the Chicago area during the holiday season. As "FuzzBunny", the one time Chicago Police Mascot I helped deliver Easter baskets and good will across the Chicago metropolitan area.
Having co-founded a comedy/DJ group called "The Bad Boys of Live Late Night" we created one of the most unique and successful entertainment concepts in Chicago's world class nightclub, Excalibur from 1993 through ... 2005. "Comedy You Can Dance To" was one of the longest running shows of its kind and we literally entertained over a million people from all over the world.
After leaving that show to pursue a more active role in my hypnosis profession, I began performing comedy stage hypnosis across the country. Tailoring each show to my audience, these shows are appropriate for every age with ratings from G to R. I have performed in both Carolina Comedy Club and Comedy Cabana in Myrtle Beach with this show.
A corporate client asked if I did any auxiliary entertainment because they were hiring my hypnosis show and considering hiring a game show service. I got more details about their needs, purchased the equipment, performed a couple charity shows for experience and the "combination hypnosis/game show" concept was born very successfully.
Since then for the last decade I have created sets and performed these shows to small groups in living rooms to thousands of people in huge venues. With all the lighting, sound equipment and set materials I need for any size function and all age appropriate.
During these times of creating the hypnosis shows and the Game Show Mania attraction, I have been performing an adult oriented stand up routine that has developed into a 30 minute show. I have performed open mic nights, comedy shows and even done some improv, as my experience with "The Bad Boys of Live Late Night" has helped me with.
I have also hosted and written comedy roasts for executives of large corporations, government administrators, Read More

Previous Clients

I have performed in living rooms for 14 people and I have performed in large venues with over 1000 people. No event is too large or small for what I offer. I have entertained over a million people from all over the world during my 14 year run in Excalibur Nightclub one of Chicago's premier world class properties. Since then, I have traveled the country performing comedy hypnosis shows, stand up, speaking, and customizing game shows for groups of all ages and sizes.
Some of my past clients include: Tupperware, City of Chicago, State of Illinois, Fisher Price, Chicago Bulls, WGN TV, Illinois ... State Police, National Veterinarians Association, Chicago Transit Authority, Greene County SC, ChicagoFest, Aiken SC HS, Altamont HS IL, National Tattoo Convention, Deloitte, Fisher Price, Allstate, Exelon, CNA Financial,Baxter, Motorola,RR Donnelly, McDonalds, United Airlines, University of Illinois, University of South Carolina, many private affairs and smaller companies to name a few. Read More

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Bachelor / Stag Party Bachelorette / Hen Party Birthday Party (Adult) Birthday Party (Teen) Bridal Shower Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Halloween Party High School Reunion HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Prom Night Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party School Event Session Work Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Acting Experience

Having done Improv, performed comedy skits and videos, I have acting abilities that tie to comedy. Live performances and filmed performances as well.

Physical Characteristics

Meet the Act

I started performing commercials and skits for my family and the neighbors as a child due to me being the baby of the family and coming from a blood line that likes to laugh. The school clown from the inner southside of Chicago kept everyone laughing during a very tumultous time and place in history.
As a fresh Marine vet and young husband and father I began working with a dear friend and mentor who was a Chicago Policeman with the Community Relations Bureau and together we created characters like "Fuzz Bunny" and "Waldo the Christmas Clown" along with Santa, visiting children and other le ... ss fortunate people in homeless shelters, hospitals bringing donated gifts and love during the holidays and other occasions.
Starting a side career in DJing lead me to a long time successful run in one of Chicago's premier world class nightclubs, Excalibur as a co-creator of "The Bad Boys of Live Late Night". We created a unique blend of music and comedy called "Comedy You Can Dance To" which ran highly successfully for an unheard of run of over a decade. We hosted all the Chicago Bulls' Championship parties, to many other highly visible functions throughout the years. It is safe to say that we entertained over a million people from all over the world.
Moving on from there I began nationally touring as a stand up comedian with a comedic hypnosis stage show and added in custom game shows that can help train corporate leaders in an experiential way and just plain entertain those who want to enjoy the game show experience. I'm looking to broaden my horizons by offering my talents, skills and experience abroad.
I believe that treating people like family and friends goes so much further than just performing for them. They'll remember how they felt long after they remember your performance. Read More

Additional Information

I am insured for public liability.

Virtual Services Offer

Hypnosis Show

Patrick did a great job with our group. He weaves in his life-story and the role hypnosis played in it. I would recommend him!
Reviewer: Barbara
Event Date: July 6th, 2022
Services Provided: Hypnotist
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Rating: 5 out of 5