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June 20, 2009 - Leave a Comment

Hamner Barber – Not Your Ordinary Branson Show

Reprinted from the Branson Daily Independent Sunday, June 14, 2009 Ronnie Page - Entertainment Editor In a town that pays tribute to veterans on a daily basis, there's a show which does it all up in as good a fashion as this writer has ever seen. We were so impressed with the way all vets are honored by the Hamner Barber Variety Show last Friday night. That segment which closes … [Read more...]

May 28, 2009 - Leave a Comment

Reeling 'em in… hook, line and snicker!

The cover of the June 2009 edition of Branson Christian News sports a casual photo of Dave Hamner and Jim Barber on a recent fishing expedition to Branson's beautiful Lake Taneycomo. Though the sporty images taken by photographer Marshall Meadows were intended to be published in the newspaper, both Dave and Jim enjoyed a break from their responsibilites at the Hamner Barber Theater … [Read more...]

May 25, 2009 - Leave a Comment

Hamner Barber Variety Show is Different in a Truly Magical and Funny Way.

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In an article published today on BransonCourier.com, writer Gary Groman aka The Ole Seagull provided a very complimentary review in his story titled, "Magic, Fun and Comedy are not an Illusion at Hamner Barber Variety Show." "Its variety is straight forward magic, ventriloquism and comedy, but the way they are presented, by two masters of their craft, Illusionist David Hamner and … [Read more...]

February 1, 2007 - Leave a Comment

The Hamners Featured in Linking Ring Magazine Article

The Linking Ring, the official journal of the International Brotherhood of Magicians features a nice article by author Dennis Schick on the Hamner Barber Branson Experience. The six page article goes into a lengthy biographical look at the personal life and career of Dave Hamner and how a minister from California went on to be a partner in his own theater in Branson, Missouri; be … [Read more...]

August 23, 2004 - Leave a Comment

Hamner Barber Show praised in MAGIC MAGAZINE

MAGIC, The Magazine for Magicians is considered to be the premiere periodical in the world of magic. The August 2004 cover story titled, "Branson Magic" reviews the best magic and variety shows playing in Branson this season. Their take on the Hamner Barber Variety Show was nothing short of fantastic! In a full page story, MAGIC magazine Editor John Moehring praised The Hamner's … [Read more...]