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Jon Wayes
- Chicago, IL
- Hypnotist
- Travels nationwide
- $600-$10,000
Overview
GigSalad's "TOP PERFORMER" Jon Wayes Corp provides all-inclusive entertainment (Magic/ Mentalism/ Hypnosis/ Emceeing) to clients nation-wide. Fully insured & highly raved, Jon Wayes Corp has 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)!
24 Reviews
Jon was phenomenal to work with.
Easy communication, arrived an hour early.
He worked the room prior to the event to put people at ease. Very funny. Everyone really enjoyed the show!
Hypnotist, Corporate Entertainment
Response from Jon Wayes:
Thank You for the opportunity to hypnotize you, your husband & your staff Lori. That was our best kick-off to a Christmas hypnosis tour yet & I'm grateful so many were open to (and enjoyed) the experience :)
Jon was great and we had an amazing evening. Jon was very communicative and responsive throughout the setup and scheduling. Arrived right on time and was well prepared. He was an amazing professional and put on a great show. Slight of hand, mentalism and hypnosis. Can't thank him enough.
Hypnotist, Illusionist, Magician, Mentalist, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Jon Wayes:
Appreciated the mellow nature of your event and guests Nick. It made the gradual build-up of things that much more impactful by the end. Feel free to consider me on-call for any future occasions :)
Jon had a lot of volunteers to help with his performance. Everyone enjoyed the show.
Hypnotist
Response from Jon Wayes:
Appreciate your trust and collaboration. It was a great finale to our Prom Tour!
Jon was prompt on time and he entertained our whole crowd!! He was great and the finale illusionist trick was the begs
Illusionist, Magician
Response from Jon Wayes:
Thank You for trusting me with your big night Sha & I’m glad the finale was a hit!
Jon was great. He kept the guests on their toes and entertained the whole night! Was also very good with communication leading up to the event.
Magician, Mentalist
Response from Jon Wayes:
Thank You for trusting the process Andrew. Enjoyed the easy-going nature of your event & entertaining everyone.
Jon was engaging and connecting with the audience. The teenagers responded really well to his performance! It was so fun to watch the kids respond with disbelief and laughter.
Hypnotist
Response from Jon Wayes:
Thank You for trusting me with this opportunity Stephanie. Time flew by working with and hypnotizing your student body and their show is still receiving comments to this day :)
Jon was on time and ready to go. My bachelor party had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs.
Comedy Magician, Illusionist, Magician
Every guest has enjoyed the entertainment provided by Jon!
Mentalist, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Response from Jon Wayes:
Thank You Ruth for trusting us to accommodate. It was a neat experience and fun group to entertain.
Jon and his crew did a great job!
Hypnotist
Response from Jon Wayes:
We appreciated the opportunity Wendy. Hope the students enjoyed their surprise graduation send off.
Jon entertained our guests with magic, mentalist and comedy. I would not hesitate to hire him again for future events!
Magician, Mentalist
Response from Jon Wayes:
Thank You for trusting me Anik. Loved the Halloween theme, ambiance & gasping guests 🙂
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.
Hypnotist
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!
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.
Arts/Entertainment Speaker, Illusionist, Magician, Mentalist, Hypnotist
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!
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!
Hypnotist
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 :)
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!
Hypnotist
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 🙂
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.
Strolling/Close-up Magician
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.
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.
Corporate Magician, Hypnotist
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 :)
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✨
Hypnotist
Response from Jon Wayes:
Thank You, Joy, for the privilege of entertaining your company party for the 2nd time :)
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.
Arts/Entertainment Speaker, Comedy Magician, Hypnotist, Illusionist, Magician, Mentalist
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 :)
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!
Hypnotist
Response from Jon Wayes:
Thank You for the opportunity Dustin. I enjoyed entertaining everyone & hope you rock 2019’s Fantasy Football :)
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.
Hypnotist, Magician, Mentalist
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 :)
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.
Hypnotist, Magician
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!
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.
Hypnotist
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.
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.
Booking Info
Price Range: $600-$10,000
Gig Length: 45 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability for Hypnosis
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
Upcoming Booked Events
January 31, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 22, 2025 • 12:00am - 1:00am | Graduation |
Past Booked Events
December 01, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
October 26, 2024 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 19, 2024 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Dinner Party |
September 07, 2024 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Festival |
August 24, 2024 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
June 12, 2024 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
May 05, 2024 • 12:00am - 2:00am | Prom/After Prom Party |
April 19, 2024 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Personal Occasion |
March 09, 2024 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Birthday Party |
January 13, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 16, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
November 02, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Sporting Event |
September 02, 2023 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Bachelor Party |
July 30, 2023 • 8:00pm - 8:45pm | Corporate Event |
July 22, 2023 • 8:00pm - 8:45pm | Birthday Party |
June 14, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 24, 2023 • 9:00pm - 10:00pm | Graduation |
April 23, 2023 • 12:00am - 1:00am | Prom/After Prom Party |
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 |
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