Brendan Dooley | Comedy Magician, MENTALIST, MC & CREATIVE CONSULTANT

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Brendan Dooley is a comedy magician, mentalist, MC, and creative consultant.

Brendan Dooley is one of the world’s top young magicians.

He combines wonder, laughter, and edge of your seat moments, woven together with modern magic, comedy, mentalism, super human memory, and cheeky pickpocketing. Together this creates a fully interactive experience that has made him an audience favourite worldwide!

He has headlined at Hollywood’s World Famous Magic Castle, on luxury cruise ships, and on touring theatre productions, with performances across New Zealand, Australia, the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific.

Brendan is in high demand as a featured act and MC for awards nights, gala dinners, festivals, corporate functions, and private events.

Off stage, Brendan works as a writer and creative consultant across TV, theatre, brand, and event projects. Recent credits include writing and consulting on the hit NZ TV series “You’ve Been Scammed by Nigel Latta“.

THE DOOLEY DIFFERENCE

Why people love working with Brendan

Built around your event

Entertainment shouldn’t be ‘one size fits all’. The work starts before Brendan walks in the door.

We start with a conversation to understand your event goals and audience. From there, the entertainment experience is customised around your event.

Corporate comedy shaped to your crowd, impossible moments mapped to the running order, and energy and atmosphere curated to your people. The result is an event that is purpose-built for your guests!

A rare combination

Entertainment for audiences who’ve seen it all. Modern magic, impossible mind reading, dexterous stunts, and that’s just the beginning.

Brendan has a built a unique toolbox of skills, including cheeky pickpocketing, superhuman memory and sharp comedy chops. This is all woven together to create organic and unforgettable moments, that can only happen with your people at your event.

Moments that catapult the conversation past the night and into stories that get retold for years!

Backup Plans from A to Z

Your event only has one shot. Brendan knows how to ride it.

Whether the event needs a quick save, a change of pace, or a moment of real weight, the toolbox is there with years of experience to adapt to the moment in real-time.

Speaker no show? Technical errors? Dinner’s running late? Brendan’s dealt with it all so your audience never needs to know!

  • Without Brendan, these two back-to-back conferences and award nights would not have been the roaring successes that they were. His humour, organisational skills, and insane magic kept the event flowing and the audience engaged. The event went from a little unsure to connected, enthused, and absolutely together. One attendee even grabbed the mic for an impromptu thank you followed by a standing ovation. We’ve already locked him in for next year before the event had even ended.

    Mike Pero Group
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The Experiences

Three ways to bring Brendan to your event.

MC & Event Host

Brendan keeps the event energy high, brings your room together, and helps you smash your event goals. Combining his skillset as a live performer, he brings world class entertainment elements along with having plans A to Z.

The Signature Show

A unique, high-energy comedy magic experience tailored to your audience. From a short opener to a full evening feature that’s interactive, inclusive, and genuinely unforgettable.

Cocktail Magic & Mindreading

Brendan seamlessly moves through your event, breaking the ice and connecting your guests with up-close and personal experiences. He’ll have them laughing out loud with their brains exploding, and leaving them with an insane story to tell.

Frequently asked questions

Across New Zealand, Australia, Asia, and the United States – including the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood and luxury cruise lines including Regent and Oceania. He regularly performs at corporate conferences, awards nights, gala dinners, weddings, and milestone celebrations.

Planning depth, adaptability, and genuine connection. Brendan starts working with your team well before the event – understanding your audience, objectives, and event structure. During the event, he reads the room in real time and adjusts. After the event, he debriefs. Most entertainers turn up and perform. Brendan partners with you to deliver an outcome.

Yes. Brendan is based in New Zealand and performs regularly across New Zealand and Australia, with international bookings by arrangement. His production is self-contained and designed to travel.

As early as possible. Brendan’s calendar fills quickly, particularly for peak corporate season (September-December). Get in touch with your date and location to check availability.

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    Explore Brendan’s Services

    Find the right experience for your event.

    MC & Event Host

    Your event, elevated. Brendan runs the room from open to close – introductions, transitions, energy management, and everything in between.

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    The Signature Show

    Comedy, magic, mind reading, and audience connection – all in one high-energy, fully tailored performance.

    Cocktail Magic & Mindreading

    Close-up magic that turns strangers into friends and builds buzz before the room even sits down.