Entertainment Events

A mixture of clean comedy and illusion that appeals to all ages.

• Upward Events
• VBS Programs
• Banquets
• Senior Events
• Church wide celebrations
• Children's Events ( See Children's Programs )

Inspirational Speaking
Ask about custom programs or choose one of these popular events:

More Than Funny, The Family Event

"MORE Than FUNNY" is Barry's people pleasing presentation of humor, magic, and audience participation. Your group will smile, chuckle, and belly laugh as Barry gently turns an audience into a fellowship of fun. This is a great event to energize a conference or spice up a meeting or banquet. The laughter continues with Barry's signature peanut mystery which will both amaze and inspire your group to reach for more out of life.

Encourage Me

You will laugh, learn, and be motivated to be an encourager. You'll discover: a memorable definition of encouragement, three levels of encouragement, and four exercises to make you a better encourager. Grow your church through members encouraging one another and those outside your fellowship.

Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Changing My Life . . .I Changed My Mind!

The good news is if you can change your mind then you have everything necessary to change your life, your happiness, and your future for the better.  Everyone wants to make positive changes in their lives.  Making those changes will require a head change, an action change, and enough laughter to keep you motivated.  This keynote will inspire your head a tad, encourage positive actions a little, and keep you laughing a lot.

With Balance Comes Great Rewards

Better health is one key to a better life.  This laugh and learn event will focus on better health choices to improve your shape, self-image, and quality of life.  Individuals with a positive self-image inspire others to reach higher and draw people into the fellowship of Christ.

Creative Ministry Workshops

Workshops for Christian Clowns, Comedians, and Magicians.

Comedy is Communication

How to communicate with any audience using humor and visual techniques. Learn the ten commandments of communication and how they work with humor.

How to Write Comedy Routines

Learn the six-step process to writing effective comedy magic routines for children and adults.

Pocket Illusions with a Message

Learn simple illusions for clowns and magicians that will open a door for ministry. All tricks are pocket sized for walk around material.

Writing Effective Children’s Sermons

Learn the techniques to write and deliver effective children’s sermons. Start creating children's sermons that are memorable for all ages.

Comments from Pastors & Churches

"Barry connected with our people! His humor, magic, and words of encouragement were a blessing to the leaders of First Baptist Church. We want him back soon!"
-Robby Barrett
First Baptist Amarillo, TX

"Barry's winsome personality and abilities to move an audience are apparent at the start of his program. With poems, stories, and great sleight of hand magic, Barry immediately drew our people to a relaxed yet fully attentive state. His gift at communicating the love of Jesus and the need for us to encourage one another could not have been more clearly portrayed!"
- Lowell Lucas, Single Adult Pastor,
First Baptist Church • Daytona Beach, FL

"If King David was a man after God's own heart, Barry Mitchell is a man after God's own funny bone. I have had the privilege of seeing Barry perform for both adults and teenagers. Few people have the flexibility to communicate to and motivate such a vast age range of people as does Barry."
- Rev. Chris Taylor,
Persia Baptist Church Rogersville, TN

"Barry is a brilliant and baffling illusionist whose jokes, skits and stand-up comedy will make you laugh yourself sick. But somehow, he has a gift for taking you from the middle of hilarity to the sublimely serious when you least expect it and calling you to consider the claims of Christ."
- Dennis Hampton,
Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists

"I didn't think you could do any better than last year but boy was I wrong! The second time around was absolutely fabulous as well!";
- Susan Tatum
Central Baptist Church Oak Ridge, TN

"Barry has a wonderful way of capturing the hearts and souls of all who listen and watch him perform and share the gospel. Several people told me that their faces were hurting because of the laughter that filled the evening with Barry."
- Dr. Roger M. Goodwin,
First Baptist Grandview Grandview, MO

""Our Tuesday evening entertainment with Barry Mitchell was the highlight. One hundred seventy-five women in attendance almost rolled off their seats with laughter."
- Giovonnia Hennessee, Secretary,
North Carolina Southern Baptist
Secretaries' Association NC

"We had Brother Mitchell do a special service for our Teen Department. Not only did the teens love it, they responded to the alter call for dedication like I have never witnessed before. He captivated a general age audience during our Sunday School hour and then hit two home run messages in our regular Sunday services. Over 16 people accepted Christ that weekend! Our church is still talking about Barry Mitchell's ministry and yours will too."
- Rev. Marty Braemer
Fords Bush Bible Church Fort Plain, NY

"What a JOY! Your Professional Jester representation far exceeded our expectations and they were already high!"
- James Beasley, Minister of Music
First Baptist Church Crystal Springs, MS

""According to all the comments received, you will be invited back to perform and entertain. "He was great" and "This is the best banquet we have ever attended" were among some of the comments made.""
- Phyllis Hood Director
Pregnancy Resource Center, Inc. Maryville, TN

"I was getting email before bedtime that night. One said, "We have not laughed that much in so long. "A phone call this morning said, 'It was a great night.' Barry set the stage wonderfully for what we were trying to do! Beyond my expectations."
- Rev. Dale Lovelady
Hickory Valley Christian Church Chattanooga, TN

"His magic and comedy kept the audience in stitches for nearly an hour before he finished on a spiritual note. Some of the old-timers here have said that this was the best banquet they have ever been to at FBC."
- Bill Ballou
First Baptist Church Abileen, TX

"On a scale of 1-10, our conference surveys scored a perfect 10 for entertainment. Many said it was the best program we have ever had. Thank you for a fun evening on Friday and excellent motivation on Saturday."
- Paul Reaves
Lutheran Church Extension Fund Little Rock, AR

"It was a clear presentation of the gospel, enjoyable to young and old alike."
-Jeff Deel
Heritage Baptist Church Lexington, KY