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11th Season Opens March 1, 2024

Join us March  1,  2024 at 8 PM as we kick off our 11th season of Hamners’ Unbelievable With the “Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety” show,  and it’s not just your standard variety show, its unbelievable variety! Featuring amazing feats of magic, dge-of-your-seat acrobatics, and amazing dancing, the “Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety Show” brings you unmatched, quality entertainment! […]

4 Famous Magicians and Their Iconic Illusions

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There have been many famous magicians throughout history, and we remember them for their iconic tricks that continue to amaze audiences today. Here are four famous magicians and the popular illusions that helped make them household names. Harry Blackstone Sr and Jr. With the Dancing Handkerchief and Floating Lightbulb Harry Blackstone Sr., nicknamed The Great […]

Magic Is One Part Entertainment and One Part Misdirection, But Totally Fun!

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Human beings are drawn to magic and illusions, which often leave us wondering how they are done. But it turns out most magic tricks are a combination of entertainment and misdirection. Related Post: Why Do We Love Magic Shows So Much? Entertainment The primary goal of a magician is to entertain. That’s why Dave and […]

Recapping Our Favorite Fictional Magicians of All Time

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While we love to celebrate our real-life magicians, sometimes it’s fun to think about our favorite fictional magical characters and the books that bring them to life for us. Here are some of our favorite fictional magicians of all time. Related Post: Top Five Books On Learning Magic For Beginners Gandalf Gandalf the Grey (and […]

Top Five Books on Learning to Do Magic for Beginners

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It’s no surprise that after a fantastic magic show, people are inspired to learn to perform tricks of their own. There are many books out there that make great resources for anyone interested in beginner’s magic. If you want to wave your hands and disappear into the world of illusions and sleight-of-hand tricks, check out […]

The Rich, Vibrant History of Magic Tricks & Illusions

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Magic and illusionists have a rich history, one that Dave and Denise Hamner are proud to build on this tradition with modern and new takes on classic illusions. Explore the history of magic with us! Related Post: Magic With Heart at Our Branson Variety Show First Recorded Magic Tricks We have to look at an […]

Why Do We Love Magic Shows So Much?

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Magic tricks and illusions have been around for millennia, dating back 4,700 years. So, why do we as humans enjoy watching illusions even when we know it’s a trick? We’ll explore why our medium is so popular, now more than ever. Related Post: Magic With Heart at Our Branson Variety Show Seeing the World With […]

Join Us for Hamners’ New Year’s Eve Fiesta

This New Year’s Eve in Branson, there is no better way for you and your family to wind up this stressful past year than to laugh, dance and sing the night away at Hamners’ New Year’s Eve Fiesta Party. Ring in 2023 with incredible live entertainment. Not only will we serve up an extra special […]

Christmas Shows in Branson Are Special Times at Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety Theater

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Christmas is a special time of year for shows in Branson. Theaters, including Hamners’ Variety, go all-out for the season with special performances for two months every November and December.  Hamners’ still has our regular slate of shows during the holidays. But our Christmas Spectacular turns our illusions, magic, and variety show into a winter […]

Dave and Denise Hamner in the Spotlight: Creating The Magic Show

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Magic, laughter, music, and assorted family fun; this is what the Hamners’ Variety Show is all about! But who runs it? And what are they about? Well, let us introduce you! In today’s blog, we’ll introduce Dave and Denise Hamner and talk a bit about how Hamners has evolved into the family fun experience it […]