Jim Barber & Seville

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03 Oct, 2009

Jim Barber and Seville, A Halloween Costume?

Posted by: Big Dummy In: News

Trick or Treat… it’s the Barber and Seville? V7W5QWN6DJJ6 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 [...]

27 Feb, 2007

Barber & Seville A Hit On Letterman

Posted by: Big Dummy In: News

  tune in online : watch Jim’s appearance on CBS.com now Jim Barber’s recent performance during the Late Show’s “Ventriloquist Week” was not only enjoyed by the enthusiastic studio audience in the historic Ed Sullivan Theater, and the hard working staff of the show itself, but also by the estimated 4.1 million viewers who tune into [...]

07 Feb, 2007

Jim Barber to Appear on Letterman

Posted by: Big Dummy In: News

BRANSON, MISSOURI.      February 7, 2007 Branson comedian Jim Barber will “throw his voice” across the national airwaves when he performs his award-winning ventriloquist act on CBS’ “Late Show with David Letterman,” Thursday, February 15. “The opportunity to perform on David Letterman’s show is incredible,” said Barber, “and quite frankly, something I hadn’t expected. I’ve always [...]


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.