Barnhart, who was recently named “Best Bet" by the Las Vegas Review Journal, has is a favorite at comedy clubs, colleges, cruise ships and corporate events around the world.  He was the Grand Champion of American Idol Underground, and last year won the Talenthouse Comedy Competition.    Don also specializes in Recovery Based Shows and is a favorite at high school sober grad nights, proms and lock in events.

"In an industry that prides itself on embarrassing and shocking antics, Barnhart's show is both refreshing and empowering as he uses his skills to unlock the creative talents of his volunteers allowing them to share the spotlight".  Las Vegas

A graduate of the Second City Conservatory in Los Angeles, Barnhart will conclude his standup comedy tour, The DeEvolution of Man, shortly before his Treasure Island appearance.  Barnhart has also entertained American troops in Afghanistan since 1992, and will be launching another overseas military tour this fall.

His authorial credits include the comedy book, Finding Your Funny; Freeloader; and is a contributing authorship to the anthology I Killed: True Stories from the Road From America’s Funniest Comedians.  He has numerous film appearances, including Finding The Funny; Reefer Rendum; and the forthcoming Tribute to Fluffy.   Don can also be seen playing a psychotic mad man in the new web series Max Justice.

In addition, Barnhart has reported on the Middle East and natural disasters for CNN and iReport.  Barnhart is also the son of Don Barnhart, Sr., who was a director for TV series such as Saved By The Bell, Mork and Mindy, and Full House.

Don Barnhart’s Family Friendly Comedy Hypnosis Show is on September 2^nd at 8:00 pm in the Kahunaville Showroom at Treasure Island. Tickets are $55 for the show, $85 for the show and a three course Hawaiian dinner, and may be purchased at http://www.DonBarnhart.com.