The power of the mind, made visible.
David Bryan Smith — America’s Gentleman Hypnotist — performs stage hypnosis on cruise ships and fair circuits, keynotes for executive audiences on the science of suggestion, and guests on podcasts about behavior change, performance, and sleep.
America’s Gentleman Hypnotist
Twelve years on stage. Thousands of clients in private practice. A clean, family-safe show that cruise directors book twice and a clinical practice that podcast hosts call when they want a guest who knows the science.
David performs the volunteer-driven Gentleman Hypnotist show on cruise mainstages, keynotes corporate retreats on the science of suggestion, and guests on podcasts about sleep, GLP-1 mindset, and behavior change.
Three ways to work with David
Cruise Ship Stage Show
The “Gentleman Hypnotist” full evening: PG-rated, clean comedy, twelve audience members on stage, ninety minutes that the cruise director can talk about at the next staff meeting.
- 90-minute mainstage
- Volunteer-driven, family-safe
- Royal Caribbean · Carnival format compatible
- Self-contained — minimal tech rider
Fair & Corporate Event
Shorter sets (30–60 min) for state fairs, county fairs, corporate retreats, and private events. Same comedy, dialed to the room.
- 30, 45, or 60-minute versions
- Outdoor or indoor stages
- Optional meet-and-greet
- Insurance + waiver on file
Speaking & Podcast
Keynote on the science of suggestion — why hypnosis works, what it can and can’t do, and the surprising research on behavior change. Available for podcasts on sleep, hypnosis, GLP-1 mindset, and performance.
- 20, 45, or 60-min keynote
- Audience demos available
- Open to podcasts of any size
- Pre-recorded clips on request
Where David has performed
Carnival
State Fairs
Corporate Retreats
Podcasts (50+)
Book David
One-page tech rider and full media kit delivered within 24 hours of inquiry. Available for 2026 and 2027 dates.