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Jon Wayes

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4.65 
(15 reviews)
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist
  • Travels nationwide
  • $500-$5000
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Award-Winning Hypnotist (2023 Promo)

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Illusionist Jon Wayes (2023 Promo)

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High School Hypnotist Jon Wayes (2023 Promo)

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College Hypnotist Jon Wayes (2023 Promo)

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Hypnotizing Producers behind the scenes (IL 2016)

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University Welcome Week (PA)

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High School After Prom (MN)

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High School Graduation (MI)

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Chicago Yacht Hypnosis

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Private Graduation (MI)

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Local Theater Hypnosis

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News show demonstration

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University Welcome Week (PA)

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Training hypnotists in CA (2011)

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Downtown Block Party Hypnosis

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G.U.T.T.S Fundraiser Hypnosis

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Private Mentalism Demonstration (IN)

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Overview

GigSalad's "TOP HYPNOTIST & ILLUSIONIST" Jon Wayes provides all-inclusive entertainment to clients nation-wide. Vegas-trained, fully insured & highly raved, Jon and his Videographer have accommodated...

America's Got Talent (behind the scenes), Blue Chip Casino, Four Winds Casino, House Parties, Weddings, Country Clubs, Festivals, High School Proms/ Graduations, University Events, Frat/Sorority Events, Yacht Parties, Corporate Events, Casinos, Banquet Halls & More.

Always remember: You get what you pay for (which is why we contractually GUARANTEE your satisfaction)!


15 Reviews

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Gary G. • October 31, 2021

Exciting and very engaging

We had Jon at our holloween party and it was amazing. John was very good at his craft and kept our guests in aww the whole night. Highly recommend Jon for your next event.

Hired as:
Arts/Entertainment Speaker, Illusionist, Magician, Mentalist, Hypnotist
Jon Wayes

Response from Jon Wayes:

Gary's the type of client I LOVE collaborating with. Flexible with plans, enthusiastic about planning a quality experience and fully accommodating with a great sense of humor. A+ experience!

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John R. • September 16, 2019

Awesome, fun, prompt, & attentive

The entire experience with Jon Wayes was phenomenal from start to finish. We had him at our wedding and he did a combination of close-up magic as well as stage hypnotism with about 20 of our guests (mostly kids ages 9-19). Communication was great from the first contact. He was professional, attentive, and wanted to make sure that we were happy in the end...which we most certainly were. If you're looking for something fun and out of the ordinary, this is your guy.

Hired as:
Arts/Entertainment Speaker, Comedy Magician, Hypnotist, Illusionist, Magician, Mentalist
Jon Wayes

Response from Jon Wayes:

Thank You John, I love wedding receptions and yours was an honor to mezmorize/hypnotize. It’s been a while since I’ve had so much fun that I stayed hours afterwards to talk with/entertain guests. Congratulations and consider me at your service in the future :)

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Tonya • September 22, 2018

Exciting and Amazed

JON WAS AMAZING!!! He was professional, friendly, an EXPERT at his craft. He kept the team interested, engaged and wanting more. Jon used comical satire as he wowed the crowd with his magical fingers and mind moving hypnotist skills.

Hired as:
Hypnotist, Magician
Jon Wayes

Response from Jon Wayes:

Tonya was an enthusiastic bundle of energy which I loved being around/connecting with. Her guests were open and receptive to the performance & even with engineers present, still scratched their heads. I’d happily collaborate with her for future events!

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Anik S. • October 29, 2022

Magical Performance

Jon entertained our guests with magic, mentalist and comedy. I would not hesitate to hire him again for future events!

Hired as:
Magician, Mentalist
Jon Wayes

Response from Jon Wayes:

Thank You for trusting me Anik. Loved the Halloween theme, ambiance & gasping guests 🙂

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Garrett S. • June 6, 2022

Holy hera

We just had jon at our graduation celebration and he, not only gave us a hilarious show(he's quite the stage worker), but he gave an amazing demonstration of how hypnotism can help people as I sitwith one of the guys he hypnostized telling me how good he feels.

Hired as:
Hypnotist
Jon Wayes

Response from Jon Wayes:

I loved how enthusiastic the group was. Impromptu fun directed by a creative audience. Appreciated this opportunity & wish the best to all the seniors!

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Meshulum Y. K. • July 6, 2021

Kids loved it!

I run a boys (ages 7-12) summer camp. Although Jon was only somewhat successful with our audience, (The boys were noisy), they loved it. It was a different experience and was therefore very exciting for them.
Thank you!

Hired as:
Hypnotist
Jon Wayes

Response from Jon Wayes:

Thank You Meshulum! While this wasn’t our primary target audience, we were honored by your willingness to collaborate & provide your group something unique they’ll remember for months/ years to come :)

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Herve D. • May 24, 2021

What a fantastic show!

Jon provided a terrific performance for our high school kids. He connected with the kids before his show, included appropriate humor, and was the highlight of our senior celebration. And after his performance, he patiently waited for our event to end so that he wouldn't distract by packing up his equipment. A+ show!

Hired as:
Hypnotist
Jon Wayes

Response from Jon Wayes:

Thank You Herve for honoring me with this opportunity! Your staff did a phenomenal job hosting a memorable evening and your student body was a pleasure to work with 🙂

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Sara S. • January 3, 2020

Disappointed

Do not hire without providing a crystal clear outline of what you expect at your event. Although "strolling magic" was performed, it was not at any sort of impressive level. Would stop mid-trick if challenged, and was more interested in being social with the group than being the spotlight performer.

Hired as:
Strolling/Close-up Magician
Jon Wayes

Response from Jon Wayes:

Sara, what happened? None of this was expressed during our post-event cocktail together. I accommodated your limited budget, delivered exactly what you contracted me for and even gave special attention to your retirees as requested. I too am disappointed (and confused) by this situation.

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Katrina L. • November 24, 2019

Entertained everyone

Jon’s close-up magic engaged the whole room, comprised of all ages. His hypnosis, of the volunteers, made us laugh until we cried! This company party will be hard to top.

Hired as:
Corporate Magician, Hypnotist
Jon Wayes

Response from Jon Wayes:

Connecting with Katrina & entertaining her guests (who provided me with great future material) was an experience that only got better as the night progressed. I didn’t want the evening to end & aspire to help them top it next year :)

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Joy W. • November 17, 2019

Keeps you on your feet!!

This is the 2nd time we have had Jon as our entertainer for our end of the year party for work! This guy is AMAZING and great at Hypnosis he is funny and works well with audiences of all ages! You will NOT be dissatisfied if you book him for your entertainment! We will be working with him again✨

Hired as:
Hypnotist
Jon Wayes

Response from Jon Wayes:

Thank You, Joy, for the privilege of entertaining your company party for the 2nd time :)

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Dustin S. • September 3, 2019

Exceeded my expectation

This experience was phenomenal and I would highly recommend it. Ten of us get together every year for a fantasy football draft and we had hired Jon to come to our AirBnB to perform. He exceeded our expectations for sure!

Hired as:
Hypnotist
Jon Wayes

Response from Jon Wayes:

Thank You for the opportunity Dustin. I enjoyed entertaining everyone & hope you rock 2019’s Fantasy Football :)

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Brittany B. • May 17, 2019

Went above and beyond

Jon was an awesome addition to our company event. He stayed and worked the crowd. I got rave reviews from our attendees. He was very approachable and easy to work with.
I would highly recommend working with him.

Hired as:
Hypnotist, Magician, Mentalist
Jon Wayes

Response from Jon Wayes:

Thank You Brittany for your trust in me since the booking & enthusiasm the evening of. Your corporate professionals were open, engaging & I enjoyed them egging each other on (even the critics). Grateful for the opportunity to blow your investors' minds & I'm open to future collaborations :)

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Debbie M. • June 27, 2013

JD was a very entergenic and entertaining young man

JD was her to hypnitize a few ppl from the crowd and have fun. Our folks did have fun. There were more children at this event then I had thought. However, the crowd loved him and they all had a GREAT time.

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Hypnotist
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Tina S. • January 16, 2012

The kids loved him!

Jon performed a magic show for my daughter's 10th birthday party. All the girls love him and he had them laughing and waiting for the next trick.

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Jeffrey F. • April 19, 2011

Review by Jeffrey F.

JD is great guy, friendly, full of energy and a gentelman.
I have observed him performing hypnosis and he is exceptional. HE has hypnotised me effectively and allowed me to enjo the experience.
Teaching wise he has helped me with my own hyposis techniques and methods.
He is an excellent performer and very entertaining.

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Booking Info

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Price Range: $500-$5000

Gig Length: 45 - 180 minutes

Languages: English

Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability for Hypnosis

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What to Expect

You have a variety to choose from, such as Magic/ Mentalism/ Hypnosis/ Escapes/ Motivational Speeches & Teaching.

All of these can be customized to your specific event!

About

From aspiring Magician and university drop-out, to professionally touring Hypnotist, Jon Wayes is statistical proof that with the right people (and mentors) at your side, you can literally manifest your dream life!

Trained in Vegas at 19, Jon Wayes has taught and performed hypnosis from Los Angeles to Niagra Falls and is one of the youngest/most innovative Hypnotists in the United States. Jon’s entertained virtually every venue and event type you can think of & was awarded "Best Live Performance" by Indiana's Circus of Art in 2013.

After hypnotizing producers behind the scenes of America's Got Talent in Chicago, IL in 2016, he's become the annual entertainer for High Schools & Universities country-wide. He was even labeled "Best Hypnotist we've had" by Mansfield University & aspires to show you why Jon Wayes Corp has become a 5-Star entertainment corporation :)

Additional Booking Notes

1) At least 60 minutes to step up in the performance/speaking area

2) Nearby outlet for my PA system if performing for a larger room of people

3) 10-20 chairs if doing a Hypnosis Show

Services Offered

Hypnotist Comedy Magician Corporate Entertainment Corporate Magician Illusionist Magician Mentalist Strolling/Close-up Magician

Upcoming Booked Events

April 23, 2023 • 12:00am - 1:00am Prom/After Prom Party

Past Booked Events

February 04, 2023 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm Christmas Party
October 28, 2022 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm Dinner Party
June 28, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm Dinner Party
June 06, 2022 • 2:00am - 3:00am Graduation
June 03, 2022 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm House Party
December 17, 2021 • 1:30pm - 4:00pm Christmas Party
October 30, 2021 • 9:00pm - 10:00pm House Party
August 07, 2021 • 2:30pm - 5:30pm House Party
July 05, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm Camp Event
June 01, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm Summer Camp Hypnosis
May 30, 2021 • 9:30pm - 10:30pm High School Graduation
May 28, 2021 • 2:30am - 3:30am High School Graduation
May 22, 2021 • 9:30pm - 10:00pm Dinner Party
February 20, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Birthday Party
January 16, 2021 • 9:00pm - 10:00pm Dinner Party
November 09, 2020 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm Virtual Event
January 13, 2020 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm Corporate Event
January 11, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Christmas Party
January 10, 2020 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm Christmas Party
December 13, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm Christmas Party
December 13, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Corporate Event
November 16, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Corporate Event
November 02, 2019 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm Corporate Event
October 26, 2019 • 7:30pm - 8:15pm Halloween Party
October 19, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm House Party
September 01, 2019 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm Wedding Reception
August 31, 2019 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm Surprise
May 16, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm Corporate Event
December 15, 2018–December 16, 2018 • 10:00pm - 12:00am House Party
September 21, 2018 • 1:30pm - 2:15pm Corporate Event
May 04, 2018–May 06, 2018 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm Hypnosis Training Seminar
April 28, 2018–April 29, 2018 • 11:00pm - 3:00am Pending: Prom Hypnosis
April 21, 2018–April 22, 2018 • 11:55pm - 3:00am Pending: Prom Hypnosis
April 14, 2018 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm Dinner Party
January 20, 2018 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Company Hypnosis Party
December 14, 2017–January 19, 2018 • 10:00pm - 11:55pm Vacation
June 24, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm IL
June 04, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm IN
May 07, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Iowa
April 30, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Iowa
April 23, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Iowa
April 16, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Iowa

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Team

Carter/Philip/Anna On-Call Videographers

Influences & Inspiration

David Blaine, David Copperfield, Derren Brown, Jay Noblezada, Joe Brogie, UK Head Hackers, James Brown

Setup Requirements

60 minutes of prep time

Back up wireless handheld microphone (if possible)

10-20 chairs (for hypnosis shows only)

4 bottles of water (3 for magic/mentalism shows)

Nearby outlet for pre-show tech setup

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