John Farley, MA, Psy.D.

Optimal Performance Specialist

John Farley has been captivating and inspiring audiences for decades. Featured on ABC, NBC, and PBS, John's one-man show is a hilarious, mind-bending blend of comedy, hypnosis, and human psychology that leaves audiences laughing, amazed, and inspired.

John holds advanced degrees and certificates from Ivy League Teachers College — Columbia University and Harvard University Medical School's Mind-Body Institute, making him one of the most credentialed hypnotists performing today. A leading authority in sports and dental hypnosis, John is also a regional and national karate champion whose mental toughness training has shaped champions.

Co-founder of a distance learning university that produced successful sports psychology counselors, John brings rare academic depth to a wildly entertaining live experience. He won the Speech Evaluation Competition through Toastmasters International and has been inspiring speakers and audiences ever since.

John is the author of several books including The Miracle Cure for Tooth Decay and Periodontal Disease, and is currently the subject of an upcoming documentary series.

Audiences leave his performances laughing, energized, and with a completely new understanding of what their minds are capable of.

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“I LOVED IT… I had the best time. …Thank you!”

— A Star of the Show!

“Your show was AWESOME!! I was laughing so hard I cried! I’m so glad I went. [We] really enjoyed it. : )”

— Susana A. — San Jose, California

“I saw John Farley’s show last night and it was great. Really a fun time, well worth it!”

— Cathy Cassetta – Executive Director, Theatre on San Pedro Square, San Jose, California