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THE HAMNER BARBER MAIL BAG! We truly appreciate hearing from our friends and fans who have attended shows at the Hamner Barber Theater. Below we will post some of the many wonderful letters we receive from our guests. Thank you all so much! The Hamners & Jim Barber 
My wife and two sons (10),(8), went to your show over the weekend and just wanted to let you know that we had a blast. What you did with that first act was incredible and very funny all at the same time. And your voice came as a complete shock, it was incredible!!! We have told all our friends to come to your show and expect to be wowed. ********************* I took my Girlfriend and we and and saw it night before last. She was a little weary of the show because she went and saw another magic show in Branson that she didn't care for a few years ago. I told her how much fun the show was and SINCE I WAS PAYING, we went to the show. kbradleyar » Read this review and more at 1branson.com ********************* Showstopper! We went to Branson on a last minute getaway vacation with our 3 children. We stopped at the information center and they recommended this show. Wow! What a pleasant surprise! The Hamners are amazing magicians, thrilling all ages with their illusions and beautiful birds. The highlight, however, is Jim Barber, one of the funniest men on the planet. He is a remarkable ventriloquist. We highly recommend the Hamner Barber Variety Show! ********************* The Hamner Barber Show is sooo funny - Enjoyed it immensely! You are the BEST in the business!! No kidding! We saw the act on Letterman with you as the "dummy" - that is great! Hamner, we are still "reeling" on the magic act where you got out in the audience - WOW! Such a fun show - will tell everybody about you! Thanks again.Bertha Prather - Metamora, IL ********************* I wanted to tell you THANK YOU! for making our Branson vacation such a special one. You really have no idea how you have touched out hearts and our family. We have been vacationing in Branson for 18 years now. We took our daughter there when she was only two, and returned time and again, but never have we had such a memorable experience. This was our 22nd trip. Yes, 22. We took our daughter and her new husband on vacation to Branson. Our son in law, Tyler chose your show to see. After visiting the popcorn and snack stand, a very nice young lady asked where we were from. I told her our story and she asked me to write it down. Once you arrived on stage and recognized people in your audience, you began with these words, " Ladies and gentlemen tonight we have a true hero in our midst. SPC Tyler Ross Hopkins has returned from Afghan and will be leaving for IRAQ in two months, he is vacationing here with his wife and family." The entire theater stood and gave this wonderful young man a standing ovation, as if that were not enough, you invited everyone to shake his hand !! How can I possibly covey to you from a mother's heart the gratitude we feel towards you and your staff. There are no words, no expressions, nothing that can possibly describe how appreciative we are. The news of the deployment came just before we left to go to Branson, and although this could have been a very sorrowful, and very sad weekend, YOU made the difference !! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR STAFF !
WE WILL RETURN TO SEE YOUR SHOW, AND WILL TELL ALL OF OUR FRIENDS ABOUT YOU !! *********************
Thank you Dave and Jim for a wonderful experience,
which the whole family thoroughly enjoyed. ********************* This was the best show we saw on our trip. Good, clean and totally enjoyable.
Great for the whole family. Get reservations at least one day ahead. I called the morning of and was told there were a few seats on the last row. I took them with the promise of being moved closer if there was a cancelation. We got lucky and was moved up to mid theater.
Very entertaining, some good belly laughs. ********************* I can't tell you how much my husband and I enjoyed this show. And, he's hard to please!! I never saw such an amazing magician. The ventriloquist was fabulous and FUNNY!!!!
You have to go see it............ ********************* It was the first time that my wife and I had the opportunity to see your outstanding show and we thought it was superb! I'm a travel agent with Great Southern Travel and I am planning to bring a group to Branson in early December. We look forward to seeing you then! With many thanks! ********************* We were at your show on 7/2/07. We all enjoyed it immensely! Do not know how you do it, but it was FANTASTIC!! Our daughters, ages 5 and 4, still laugh about it and tell everyone how they LOVED the show. Just wanted to drop you a note to say great job!! We will definitely see your show again on our next trip to Branson..
Here is the picture we took of the kids with you on June 8 after the 8:00pm show. We would like to thank you for such a GREAT show! We have been telling everyone we know that when they are in Branson they MUST see your show! ********************* My family and I attended this show and I must admit , before the show I thought it would be cheesy. Boy was I wrong! The show was very entertaining in more ways than one. The illusions were great, my four year old really loved that part. The comedy was hilarious, my eight year old couldnt stop laughing. I really enjoyed the dancing and the cleanliness of the whole show, I wasnt offended by anything and it was totally family oriented. I would recommend this show to familys of all ages. *********************
********************* My wife and I visited Branson during Spring Break the first week in April 2007. The Hamner Barber show was one of the finest shows we have seen any where in are travels. Great for families and Adults alike. The Illusions done by the Hamners were breath taking and unbeleivable. Their Bird act is the best I've every seen. Jim Barber and his comedy are not only unique but hilarious! This show should be a must see on your trip to Branson.
Jim, this is wonderful news!!!!!!! (re: International Merlin Awards Announcement) You are the BEST!!!!!!! We're proud to say we know Jim Barber. ********************* Sydney and Hannah have been and will be talking about the evening they spent at your show for many many years. You allowed the entire audience to be part of your entertainment. Your eagerness to please and graciousness in which you perform are qualities unlike I have experience in a long time. Thank you for a fantastic show.
********************* "There are four (top contemporary ventriloquists): Jeff Dunham, Ronn Lucas, Jim Barber, and Jay Johnson." *********************
Dave Hamner is a master
illusionist and Jim Barber's ventriloquist and vocal talent is amazing
beyond description. Both men display advanced skills of their arts
that can only be truly appreciated by their peers. I lost track
of how many different ventriloquist bits Jim performs. At least
six. Maybe more. All different, all creative, all performed in the
unique one-and-only Jim Barber style. It was the first time I'd
seen him use his Xylophone playing chimpanzee. How he keeps that
monkey moving while he's standing on the other side of the stage
is a mystery to me. But I guess when your co-producer is a magician,
anything is possible! On a scale of one-to-ten, this show is a TEN!
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********************* Just wanted to let y'all
know that we really enjoyed the show last Wednesday, March 29th.
We can't put a finger on our absolute favorite, but my personal
one was the Stargate (sure wish y'all could've made Richard Dean
Anderson appear, though!) If you get your 'gate to work, please
let me know, I'd like to visit Urgo's planet! We will most definitely
talk up your show to friends and family that are planning Branson
trips. Of course, it goes without saying that we'll be in attendance
at one of your shows the next time our travels bring us back your
way! ********************* Thank you for the best
show we have ever seen in Branson or anywhere else. We look forward
to seeing your show again, and will tell everyone to be sure to
put your show at the top of their list when they visit Branson.
********************* I went here on a recommendation
from a friend. Yes, it is another magic show, but it's also much,
much more. Not only do I think the Hamners perform the best illusions
in town, but Jim Barber is the best ventriloquist I have ever seen.
The show was top-notch and very well performed. They took pride
in their show, and it shows. It is very entertaining, and they even
met with the audience afterward and were very nice people to meet.
I highly recommend it. The Hamners are even pastors of the church
that meets in the same theater, so if you want to catch a church
service, stop by for about 90 minutes on Sunday morning. ********************* I'm so glad we came to
the Hamner Barber show! It's hilarious, high-caliber entertainment!
Absolutely top-notch. Your vent performances blew away my family.
We still talk about how you contorted your body into that configuration
where your head appears where the dummy's should be. What a visual
mind-game! Fantastic show, Jim. ********************* David and Denise Hammer
do magic and a 10 exotic bird act that sends multicolored large
birds over and around the audience. Jim Barber is one of the funniest
comedian / ventriloquists I have ever seen. My favorite character
he brings to life if Chico Pete, a bug eyed Mexican Chihuahua. ********************* more letters and reviews to come...  |
The first annual "Clyne Family Reunion" was held last month in Branson MO.
One of the many highlights featured the exciting "Hamner & Barber Show" located at the Hamner & Barber Theater in the heart of Branson. The Clyne family would like to extend their appreciation for a fun-filled night of laughter and amazement.
Just a note to let you guys know that we loved your magic and comedy. We now plan to come back in December to see your show and we have told our friends and family how wonderful your show was. Looking forward on seeing you both in December. Attached here is our picture taken at the theater. 
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*from
Jim's High School Classmate Penny whom he hadn't seen in 27 years*