The Comedy of Jim Barber and Friends as seen on the Late Show

The Comedy of Jim Barber and Friends as seen on the Late Night show with David Letterman!

🎭 An Unforgettable Evening of Laughter & Magic! 🎤🪄
Dates: September 26 & 27
Show Times:

• September 26, 2025: 7:30 PM
• September 27, 2025 : 3:00 PM (Matinee) & 7:30 PM

Join us for a very special event featuring the amazing Jim Barber, world-renowned ventriloquist and one of the top 10 most popular ventriloquists in the world! Jim has captivated audiences everywhere, including a celebrated performance on The Late Show with David Letterman during its iconic Ventriloquist Week.

🌟 Also appearing: The enchanting father-daughter magic duo, Michael and Sophia Platten, bringing their dazzling magical act to the stage! Michael is the creator and founder of the Magic Attic Theater, the very venue where this unforgettable show will take place.

🎟 Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience filled with comedy, wonder, and heartwarming entertainment for the whole family!

Jim Barber is a well known face around Branson as the featured comedian in many Branson variety shows going back to the mid-90’s with the Glen Campbell Goodtime Show and eventually his own venue, the Hamner Barber Theater. He continues to perform his award-winning act for corporate events and cruises.

In addition to performing, Jim also hosts his own radio show called “The Barber Shop,” hear across the Ozarks at 98.1fm or streaming online, weekdays from 9am – 1pm Central at .

TV credits include: “Late Show with David Letterman,” TNN’s “Prime Time Country”, “Music City Tonight with Crook & Chase” and “The Statler Brothers.” A&E’s “Caroline’s Comedy Hour” and “Comedy on the Road.” The syndicated “Vicki! The Vicki Lawrence Show,” Fox TV’s “Comic Strip Live,” and as a national co-host of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.

Among Jim’s numerous tours, he has had the pleasure of performing on stage with such well-known entertainers as Glen Campbell, Yakov Smirnoff, Tony Orlando, Lance Burton, Roy Clark, Reba McEntire, Eddie Rabbitt, Crystal Gale, Debbie Reynolds, Vince Gill, Captain and Tennille, Roger Miller, Louise Mandrell, The Bellamy Brothers, The Temptations, The Osmonds, Wayne Newton, Famous People Players, Little Anthony & The Imperials and many others.

Before graduating college, at the University of Minnesota, Jim combined his theatrical, comedic, musical, and production skills to create a unique Minneapolis based daily television show which he produced and co-hosted for nearly two-years. This led to the development of his one-man comedy show which he has performed at approximately 2,000 colleges and universities nationwide.

In addition to appearances at various comedy clubs, hotels, conventions, corporate and industrial shows and fairs, he was featured for two seasons on the General Jackson Showboat at Opryland U.S.A. in Nashville. His Armed Forces tours have taken him to every air force base across the United States and to NATO bases throughout the Mediterranean. He has performed in every state in the U.S. and traveled to over 24 countries around the globe.

Michael & Sophia Platten: "Enchanted Realms" at the Magic Attic Theater – Tulsa, OK

Prepare to be transported into a world of wonder and illusion with Michael and Sophia Platten, the dynamic father-daughter magic duo enchanting audiences at the Magic Attic Theater in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

In “Enchanted Realms,” Michael brings decades of masterful sleight-of-hand and showmanship, while young Sophia adds a fresh spark of energy, charm, and surprising mentalism beyond her years. Together, they create a one-of-a-kind experience that blends classic magic with modern flair, heartwarming humor, and jaw-dropping surprises.

This rare and touching partnership is more than a magic act—it's a celebration of imagination, family, and the timeless joy of believing in the impossible. Set in the cozy, up-close setting of the Magic Attic Theater, every trick, illusion, and moment of astonishment unfolds just a few feet away from your seat.

Perfect for families, date nights, or anyone looking to rediscover a sense of wonder, Michael and Sophia Platten’s "Enchanted Realms" is a must-see Tulsa treasure.

Two generations. One magical experience.

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