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Hamner Barber Variety Show

3090 Shepherd of the Hills Expy, Branson, MO 65616
888-335-2080
Ranked #21 of 166 attractions in Branson
4.5 of 5 stars 157 Reviews
Type: Theaters
Owner description: A great show for the entire family! Enjoy an incredible evening of fun featuring amazing magic of The Hamners, hilarious comedy of ventriloquist Jim...... more » Owner description: A great show for the entire family! Enjoy an incredible evening of fun featuring amazing magic of The Hamners, hilarious comedy of ventriloquist Jim Barber and a talented troupe of dancers. Stars of NBC’s “World’s Greatest Magic,” the Hamners present their original illusions and make beautiful tropical birds appear out of nowhere and fly over the astonished audience. Jim Barber is one of the world’s great ventriloquists, and was featured on CBS’s “Late Show with David Letterman.” His clever comedy and original characters leave everyone talking! Also featured is an amazing multimedia tribute to Veterans that you will never forget! « less
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Metairie, Louisiana, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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We won 2 tickets to the show at Breakfast with the stars. We brought extra tickets for the rest of the family. The show was very entertaining and we enjoyed ourselves very much. After the show we met Mr. Hamner & Mr. Barber. They were very friendly and took time to talk to us. Mr. Hamner even spent time showing... More

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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I took my Mother and 3 children, ages 6, 10 and 12. We sat on the front row and everyone enjoyed the show. It is split between the ventriloquist and the magician. They do about 10 or 15 minutes each and then alternate. It was very entertaining and very good! Highly recommend! More

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Omaha, Arkansas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Great show for the hole family. It has to be the best one in town. Jim Barber was hilarious and we are amazed how he can do so many characters at one time. Dave Hamner and his wife are the best illusionist in town. Make sure you go see it when your in town. Thank you for a great show. More

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Utah
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Good magic acts and some pretty funny ventriloquism with audience participation (don't sit on the front row if you don't be a part of the show!) I did not care for the potty humor. Seemed less polished and overpriced compared to other shows in Branson More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
2
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The show was amazingly entertaining. The magic tricks were breathtaking and creative. The songs were laugh out loud funny and it was overall a great family friendly show. I'd recommend it for people of all ages. More

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Minneapolis
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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We really enjoyed the Hamner Barber Show in Branson last night. Very entertaining. Dave Hamner is a fabulous illusionist and magician. Can't imagine how he does those tricks. Jim Barber was hilarious. He does some very unusual ventriloquist routines that nobody else does. I still am amazed at one of his routines where he is the dummy and sits on... More

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kitchener
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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The Hamner Barber show alternates between an illusionist and ventriloquist and this works well. Hamner has several varied bits with exotic birds, slight of hand and both old and new illusions. Barber's bits with his dummies are unique and entertaining. Some of Barbers acts are rather slap stick and some may not find entertaining. Still it's a solid show and... More

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Hawaii
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
2
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My family of five (kids 10,12,14) enjoyed the show- magic, comedy and more. We're still laughing about some of the funny stuff today and can't figure the magic tricks. Bought the family pass and saved some money. They take some people from the audience and that interaction was pretty interesting. The "volunteers" received free tickets to other shows. There's a... More

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TravLPro, Guest Relations Manager at Hamner Barber Variety Show, responded to this review
May 14, 2012

Thank you for mentioning some of the great extras available for families attending the Hamner Barber Show. The family pass (available by calling the box office) is a great way to save money for families traveling on a budget. Also, audience participants throughout the show may win free show tickets or meals at area restaurants. The value of these prizes... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
3
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I work for a magic show in Las Vegas, so I am pretty harsh when it comes to see other magic shows. However, I was completely blown away by the Hamner Barber Variety show. I loved the dynamic of having the hysterical ventriloquist Barber doing equal time as the outstanding magician Hamner. The ventriloquist had me in stitches with his... More

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TravLPro, Guest Relations Manager at Hamner Barber Variety Show, responded to this review
May 14, 2012

Thank you for your positive review. Your comments are especially appreciated, and from your credits, they come from a professional who understands what it really takes to put on a production show of this type. Hamner and Barber always strive to present a show that is high quality, totally original, and will be enjoyed by a wide range of audience... More

Carlsbad, California
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
3
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The Hamner Barber show incorporates and an illusionist and ventriloquist into an entertaining presentation. Both are premier entertainers in their own right and their talents complement each other in this Branson attraction. Hamner has several varied bits with exotic birds, slight of hand and both old and new illusions. Barber's bits with his props (dummies) are unique and entertaining. It's... More

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TravLPro, Guest Relations Manager at Hamner Barber Variety Show, responded to this review
May 14, 2012

We appreciate these nice comments, especially coming from a very well traveled reviewer! We are glad you enjoyed the show and thank you for sharing your positive thoughts! More

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