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Kevin Lepine is an award-winning Las Vegas performer and creator of Hypnosis Unleashed, one of downtown Vegas’ longest-running comedy shows. He has received multiple “Best Hypnotist” awards from the Las Vegas Review-Journal and was honored with an official “Kevin Lepine Day” proclamation by the City of Las Vegas. His work has been featured in Las Vegas Magazine, Chic Compass Magazine, and Travel-Buddies for its originality, consistency, and audience-driven comedy.

Press & Awards Put Kevin Lepine Hypnosis Unleashed Up Front

As Seen On / Press Coverage

Kevin Lepine and Hypnosis Unleashed have been featured across live television, newspapers, and entertainment media nationwide. Coverage spans broadcast news, morning television, print journalism, and travel media, including:

  • KLAS Channel 8 — Live news and morning show appearances highlighting real-time audience interaction

  • KTNV Channel 13 — Las Vegas morning television segments showcasing live demonstrations

  • WJBK Fox 2 Detroit — Live morning television features during regional appearances

  • Live in the D — Guest segments focused on audience-driven performance

  • Las Vegas Review-Journal — Awards, features, and entertainment coverage

  • Las Vegas Magazine — Entertainment spotlight features

  • Chic Compass Magazine — Entertainment profile (“Las Vegas Superstar”)

  • Travel-Buddies — Visitor experience coverage (“fun and memorable”)

  • Macomb Daily — Feature newspaper coverage

  • C&G Newspapers — Regional newspaper profiles and interviews

Across outlets, coverage consistently emphasizes longevity, authenticity, and live audience reaction rather than novelty. Check out the awards!


Press Timeline: Kevin Lepine & Hypnosis Unleashed

Early Career & Regional Coverage

Before Las Vegas

Before arriving in Las Vegas, Kevin Lepine built early momentum through regional newspaper coverage in Michigan, including features in the Macomb Daily and C&G Newspapers. Articles highlighted his ability to command live audiences and create comedy moments driven entirely by volunteer participation.

Early coverage frequently focused on crowd response and repeat attendance—signals editors look for when identifying performers with staying power.


Expansion Into National Media

Touring Years

As Kevin’s career expanded beyond regional markets, newspaper and entertainment coverage followed nationally. Writers focused on how his performances adapted to different audiences while maintaining consistent results—strong reactions, fast pacing, and unscripted comedy.

This period established a key media theme that continues today: the show works because it’s built around real people, not pre-written outcomes.


Las Vegas Arrival & Media Attention

Since Coming to Las Vegas

Following the launch of Hypnosis Unleashed in Las Vegas, local television and print media quickly identified the show as a downtown standout. Coverage positioned it as a Fremont Street experience driven by audience energy rather than production scale.

Kevin Lepine soon appeared on live television news and morning shows, including KLAS Channel 8 and KTNV Channel 13. Producers highlighted how well the show translated to live broadcast, with segments centered on volunteer reactions and in-the-moment comedy.

Morning television coverage repeatedly emphasized the same point: nothing feels rehearsed, yet everything stays controlled.


Awards & City Recognition

2013

  • Hypnosis Unleashed receives “Best Hypnotist” honors from the Las Vegas Review-Journal, recognizing sustained performance quality and audience demand

  • The City of Las Vegas officially proclaims December 10th as “Kevin Lepine Day,” acknowledging long-term cultural and entertainment impact

These milestones moved the show from popular attraction to recognized Las Vegas institution.


Continued Press & Travel Coverage

National Recognition

Travel and lifestyle outlets continued the story as visitor interest grew.
Las Vegas Magazine spotlighted the show’s live, unscripted structure.
Chic Compass Magazine referred to Kevin Lepine as a “Las Vegas Superstar,” citing crowd connection and consistency.
Travel-Buddies described the experience as “fun and memorable,” noting strong recommendations from first-time visitors.

Coverage consistently avoided exaggeration, focusing instead on what audiences actually experienced.


Ongoing Media Relevance

Today

Hypnosis Unleashed remains a frequently referenced Fremont Street show, cited in media discussions about downtown Las Vegas entertainment, longevity, and audience-driven live performance.

Press attention continues not because the show is new—but because it still delivers moments worth covering.