Marc Savard’s Comedy-Hypnosis Show Makes a Long-Awaited Return to the Las Vegas Strip

Marc Savard’s long-running comedy-hypnosis show is officially back on the Las Vegas Strip after an extended hiatus, marking the return of one of the city’s most recognizable mid-tier entertainment acts. The show, now hosted at the Nathan Burton Theater, sits inside the same building as FlyOver Las Vegas, right along Las Vegas Blvd—easy to spot thanks to the big Coke bottle at the Showcase Mall and the nearby M&M’s World next to MGM Grand.

Savard originally closed the show during the pandemic, when mask and distancing rules shut down most live entertainment. The writer of the source article characterized those mandates as “idiotic,” a statement reflecting their personal opinion rather than established scientific consensus. After years away from the stage, Savard is bringing the show back with what he describes as a family-friendly version, even though many fans remember the previous iteration for humor that was decidedly not family-oriented. According to the author, Savard has “matured a lot since 2012.”

In the world of comedy-hypnosis, Savard has long been regarded as one of the top performers, often mentioned alongside Anthony Cools, another prominent name in the genre. The article notes that Cools used plants in his act, while Savard does not. Apart from Savard, the only other major comedy-hypnosis production currently running in Las Vegas is Kevin Lepine’s “Hypnosis Unleashed” at the Four Queens. Years ago, hypnosis shows were nearly everywhere downtown—right alongside pickle-bucket drummers—but their presence has significantly dwindled.

Savard’s return also reconnects with an interesting side of his career: clinical hypnotherapy. The author recounts a previous project in which a TV production company recruited Savard to help them confront a fear of heights. Though the writer doesn’t consider the fear a phobia—more a “significant concern about falling to our death”—Savard successfully guided them through deep-rooted trauma, ultimately allowing them to ride the SlotZilla zipline, a thrill attraction the author once promoted through their work at Fremont Street Experience. While the TV show never aired, the story highlights Savard’s training in clinical hypnosis, which involves hundreds of hours of study in psychology, trauma, memory, and ethics. Stage hypnotists, as the article jokingly adds, focus on “making people dry hump chairs and selling merch.”

Onstage, Savard’s show aims for high-energy comedy driven entirely by volunteers. Each performance features a new group of participants, creating a different experience every night. The production features familiar props, including his well-known rag-doll and assistant, which he’s bringing back for this revived run.

The schedule for his return is somewhat irregular, with performances set for December 6, 10, 22, 25, 27, and 29, 2025. All shows are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Tickets range from $27 to $57, with a VIP couch option offered at the top tier. More details and ticket information can be found on Marc Savard’s official website at
MarcSavard.com.

The article frames Savard’s comeback as a refreshing nod to the era when Las Vegas entertainment thrived on mid-tier productions like hypnosis shows, magic acts, and lounge performances. Today, the Sphere, sports events, and massive headliner residencies dominate the Strip, making small independent productions harder to sustain. With casinos leaning heavily toward the “four-wall” model—where the show pays rent and covers its own marketing—productions like Savard’s face steeper challenges. Despite that, the return of his show offers a bit of old-school Las Vegas charm amid the city’s increasingly high-budget landscape.