Performing Hypnosis Summit

Held every January in Las Vegas the entertainment capital of the world, the Performing Hypnosis Summit brings together top performers from across the globe for three dynamic days of learning, collaboration, and connection.

Born in 2023 out of conversations during the COVID-19 pandemic, founder Grant Saunders and co-founder Jim Kellner recognized a long-standing gap in the industry: the absence of a true community solely dedicated to the entertainment side of hypnosis. That same year, the first Summit was held virtually, bringing performers together online at a time when connection mattered most.

In 2024, the Summit made its in-person debut at The Orleans Hotel & Casino before moving to Gold Coast Hotel & Casino, where it continues to grow as a premier gathering for stage hypnotists.

For years, performers had operated as “lone wolves,” traveling from show to show without a central space to exchange ideas, refine their craft, or elevate the performance side of the art.

The Performing Hypnosis Summit changed that.

Following the passing of Jim Kellner at the end of 2024, Brian Bay stepped in to carry that vision forward, helping guide the Summit into its next chapter. Today, the event is driven by a dedicated team: Grant Saunders as founder and visionary, Shawn Kostiuk leading the technical execution behind the scenes, and Kacee Cox Picot managing and coordinating the volunteer experience that helps bring the Summit to life.

Together, they’ve shaped the Summit into a uniquely open yet intentionally intimate experience one that attracts professionals from around the world committed to growth, innovation, and raising the standard of entertainment hypnosis.