The Hamner Barber Look-A-Like Contest on Facebook is an exciting new promotion that allows anyone to enter up to two photos of themselves dressed up as someone… or something from the Hamner Barber Variety Show.

Be a winner this Halloween and submit your favorite photo of yourself dressed as magician Dave Hamner or ventriloquist Jim Barber!

Perhaps you’ll look like one of Dave’s beautiful exotic parrots, or one of Jim’s wacky puppet characters? Use your imagination! You could create a full body costume, or just submit something as simple as a facial expression.

“We’re looking for something creative, inventive and just plain off-the-wall fun!

Get in costume and enter your photo to win!” – The Hamners & Jim Barber

The contest begins today (October 18, 2011) at 11:00pm US/Central and ends on November 18, 2011 at 11:00pm US/Central.

Here’s What You Win!

Magical Hamner Barber VIP Package valued at over $ 135.00

• Hamner Barber Variety Show Family Pass
• Hamner Barber DVD Collection (3 videos)
• Hamner Barber Autographed Photos (2)
• Hamner Barber Souvenir Cup, Soda & Popcorn (2)
• After-Show Meet & Greet with Dave & Jim

Click here for more information or to submit your own winning photos.

Contest Rules: You must have a free Facebook account to participate.  The submission that receives the most votes will win the Hamner Barber VIP Visitor Pass Prize package. Prize may be claimed at Hamner Barber Theater box office anytime before December 30, 2012. Prize package cannot be exchanged for cash or other prizes. Winners must contact the Hamner Barber Theater in advance by phone or email to reserve seats for their family. DVD, Photo and Concession prizes will be distributed to the winner at the box office when redeeming their prize. Final date to submit photos is November 18, 2011. Participants may submit up to two photo entries. VIP Visitor Pass may not be redeemed for the December 31st New Year’s Eve Fiesta.

Remember, the winner will be determined by which photo receives the most votes from other Facebook users, so be sure to share this with your friends and ask them to vote for your Look-A-Like image. Good Luck!

Dear friends of the Hamner Barber Theater…

If you haven’t already registered to win the free Explore Branson Summer Giveaway package, here’s a last chance reminder.

One lucky winner will receive a fabulous prize package, including three nights at Hiltons of Branson for 4 people, four tickets to The Track Family Fun Parks (including the new Heavy Metal High-Rise Track), four tickets to tour the Shepherd of the Hills Homestead, the Inspiration Tower and ride the Vigilante Ziprider, four-hour Table Rock Lake pontoon rental from State Park Marina, three nights of shows for four people (including your choice of The Legend of Kung Fu, Hamner-Barber Variety Show, The Hughes Brothers, Hooray for Hollywood, Twelve Irish Tenors, The Baldknobbers, Legends in Concert and others) and a $100 gift card for the Andy Williams Moon River Grill.

Click Here To Visit ExploreBranson.com And Submit Your Entry Today!

No purchase necessary. All entries must be received by 11:59 pm CST July 21, 2011. The winner need not be present to win.  One entry will be selected at random as the winner. Odds of winning depend on the number of prize packages available and the number of entries received. In the event a winner does not claim their prize, a new winner will be selected from remaining entries.

Jim Barber and Dave Hamner announced a special new feature to their HamnerBarber.com website this morning during a live radio interview with Branson Radio personality Janet Ellis of KRZK 106.5 FM…

The Magic Word Of The Week!

Beginning today, visitors to the popular Branson magic show website will have the opportunity to win various prizes and discount offers simply by typing in the correct Magic Word Of The Week.  Watch the video of their appearance on the Steve & Janet Show this morning to learn the current magic word that will be in effect until Sunday, May 22nd.

Try It Yourself and WIN!!!

Enter this weeks magic word by clicking here!

Throughout the Summer, Hamner and Barber will reveal new magic words that lead to new prizes for those who purchase tickets to attend their popular Hamner Barber Variety Show featuring the incredible magical illusions of The Hamners and the hilarious vocal comedy of ventriloquist Jim Barber.

How To Learn New Magic Words…

Subscribe to the FREE Hamner Barber Newsletter (sign-up form on the right) to be notified of new magic words as they are released along with other Branson theater related news and updates. 

Hint: Be sure to select the “Special Offers & Discounts” selection when signing up.

Qdoba Mexican Grill of Springfield, Missouri is offering a special discount coupon to attend the Hamner Barber New Year’s Eve Fiesta on Friday, December 31st.

With every entrée purchase between now and the end of the month, Qdoba will give you a coupon valued at $5.00 Off the Box Office Rate for Branson’s most entertaining New Year’s Eve event, the Hamner Barber Fiesta.  The event features the amazing magical illusions of The Hamners, the hilarious vocal comedy of ventriloquist Jim Barber, a talented troupe of dancers, contests, prizes, souvenirs, noise makers, an incredible laser light show countdown to midnight, and of course… lots of delicious food prepared fresh by Qdoba Mexican Grill.

It’s the BEST WAY to RING IN THE NEW YEAR IN BRANSON, all for an amazingly low price!

Double the deal… And Save Even More $$ at Qdoba!

To makes things even better, stop by the Hamner Barber Theater in Branson during regular business hours and and ask for a Buy One, Get One Free Coupon good towards any entrée purchase at any of the three Qdoba Mexican Grills of Springfield locations. No purchase necessary!  What a deal!

Both Offers Expire December 31, 2010.

Visit any of 3 Qdoba Mexican Grills in Springfield… and SAVE on New Year’s Eve in Branson!

Here’s a great way to see two or more of our Branson family shows at the Hamner Barber Theater and save BIG TIME on your ticket price!

BUY ONE ADULT TICKET, GET $10.00 OFF ALL ADULT TICKETS TO ANY OF OUR OTHER SHOWS!

For a limited time, if you purchase an Adult Ticket at our box office for any of our shows, you are entitled to recieve $10.00 off the purchase of  every adult ticket for any of our other shows!

That’s a HUGE savings over the cost of purchasing tickets for each show individually.

So, if you purchase ONE adult Ticket to the Hamner Barber Variety Show at full box office price, you can also purchase ONE or MORE adult Tickets to Texas Mud, and save $10.00 on each of those tickets as well!

This offer works the same for ANY of the great Branson shows at our theater. Those savings add up, and we know that you will love each and every one of our terrific shows.  It’s a great deal for everyone!

This offer is ONLY AVAILABLE by calling the Hamner Barber Theater Box Office and may be withdrawn at any time, so please call us toll-free at 1-888-335-2080 and ask about our multiple show discount!

Offer applies to all of these Hamner Barber Theater shows:

• Hamner Barber Variety Show
• Ricky Boen & Texas Mud
• The Wings of Christmas

The Keatings, came to Branson in 2009 and were immediately touched by the feeling of “community” they found here.  In an effort to give back to the community that has made them feel so much a part of it, in such a short time, Ken and Josh are offering a FREE TICKET to their show on Friday, May 21st at 3:00PM to anyone who will bring a donation of canned goods to help supply the food pantry at Christian Action Ministries.  Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your neighbors and a few canned goods for each ticket.   Let’s make this a real “celebration of community;” helping CAM help those in need.  All donations must be made at the theater. For details or to reserve great seats call the box office at Hamner Barber Theater, phone 417-334-4363.

The Keatings take audiences on a musical journey that spans numerous genres including pop, jazz, rock, country, opera, Broadway, standards, and even gospel. Audiences are captivated by the unique combination of powerful voices from a father and his 18 year old son.  Recently, The Keatings performed on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon and in February, 2010 they made their debut appearance on a world-class Crystal Cruise Lines ship.

Ken Keating is an accomplished vocalist and pianist.  Ken was one of the original winners of the Liberace scholarship for both the piano and voice categories in 1981.   Ken has been performing since he was a teenager.  By the age of 18, he was playing with his show band in lounges around the Las Vegas strip.

The website also integrates social networking integration with services such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and YouTube with additional features planned in the future.

Subscribers to the free Hamner Barber Newsletter can receive automatic e-mail updates as new articles related to the various shows playing at the theater or special offers and member discounts are announced by selecting their interest groups when signing up for the service. Current interest groups are:

• Hamner Barber Theater News
• Special Offers & Discounts
• Hamner Barber Variety Show
• Ricky Boen & Texas Mud
• Branson Webcast Show

Another new feature is the ability for visitors to comment on many of the Branson news type articles posted on the site making it an interactive experience for them. The new design will allow the site to continuously grow and develop in an organized manner.