Photo by Stephanie Phillips - Image Works, Inc - High-Resolution version available for download Watch Streaming Video of the Awards Presentation In the presence of a full-house audience, Branson entertainers Dave & Denise Hamner and Jim Barber were the honored recipients of the prestiguous “Merlin Award” by the International Magicians Society (IMS). The awards were … [Read more...]
Hamner and Barber to Receive International Magicians Awards
Branson entertainers Dave & Denise Hamner and Jim Barber will each be honored as recipients of the“Merlin Award” by the International Magicians Society (IMS). The prestigious awards will be presented to the stars of The Hamner Barber Variety Show in person during their August 12th, 8pm show by the World President of the IMS, Mr. Tony Hassini. The Hamners are being honored … [Read more...]
Jim Barber Nominated "Best Comedian" for 2006 Branson Critic Awards
The Hamner Barber Theater is pleased to announce that JIM BARBER has been nominated as Branson's "BEST COMEDIAN" of 2006 by BransonCritic.com, a volunteer organization of writers and researchers of Branson shows with over 2,000 reviews currently online. In 2005 BransonCritic.com also honored THE HAMNER BARBER VARIETY SHOW as it's pick for Critic's Choice … [Read more...]
Laughlin Entertainer Magazine Article – Ventriloquist Jim Barber
whosaidTHAT? JIM BARBER IN THE ED SULLIVAN-THEMED SHOW "A REALLY BIG SHEW" by JoAnn Smith - Editor - Laughlin Entertainer reprinted by permission - Feb 15-21, 2006 issue The cleverly formatted show, "A Really Big Shew" currently playing in the Flamingo Laughlin, dips into the nostalgia barrel a bit and recreates the look and feel of the old Ed Sullivan Show of '50's-early '70's … [Read more...]
"Really Big Shew" A Perfect Fit for Hamner Barber
If the Ed Sullivan show was still on the air, both Jim Barber and The Hamners would no doubt be asked to appear with their unique brands of variety entertainment. The legend of America's favorite TV variety show lives on with "A Really Big Shew," starring Jerry Hoban as Ed Sullivan. Hoban played the famous TV host in the motion picture "Pulp Fiction" as well as on many network … [Read more...]
