Jim Barber & Seville

03 Oct, 2009

Jim Barber and Seville, A Halloween Costume?

Posted by: Big Dummy In: News

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If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Jim Barber and Seville should feel honored that one of the hot selling Halloween costumes for the past couple seasons has been the Adult Ventriloquist Dummy Costume which looks quite similar to Jim’s trademark act, the Barber and Seville, which he performs nightly at his Hamner Barber Theater in Branson, Missouri.

Since the costume first appeared at various online costume shops, Jim has received several emails from friends and fans asking if he’s seen the funny, yet familiar costume.

Although the design and construction of the costume is different than Jim’s original creation, the similarity comes from the fact that the tall ventriloquist is holding the smaller dummy, and the “real” ventriloquists head is on the small body. It’s a visual illusion that is guaranteed to pop eyes and turn heads from all who open their doors on Halloween night.

“I think this is great,” says Jim, “and I encourage everyone to purchase one for themselves, even if you don’t intend to wear it for trick-or-treating. The more people seen in public wearing this outfit, the more normal I will appear myself,” said Jim with a chuckle.

The costume is available for purchase and immediate shipping from Amazon.com. Check out their huge selection of other costumes and Halloween accessories, not to mention just about any DVD, book or audio CD ever released!

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Who's The Dummy?

Jim Barber grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota and has entertained professionally for over 30 years.

Even though he has performed with a variety of original puppet characters throughout his career, the Barber & Seville has been the act that defined Jim's creativity in comedy and remains an integral routine in his shows today.

Jim invented the concept and design of the character in 1983 while attending the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

His performances have taken him around the world as a headliner in comedy clubs, colleges, cruise ships and theaters. He now co-owns and co-stars in his own venue in Branson, Missouri where he performs most of the year.