Private Events & Celebrations

Make your celebration the one everyone remembers.

  • Brendan was honestly the highlight of the night. He just has this way of getting everyone involved without it ever feeling forced. The magic and comedy was on another level and unlike anything we’d seen before, but what stood out was how personal it felt. Our guests still talking about it weeks later.

    Private Milestone Birthday Dinner
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Tell us about your event!

Fill out the form below and you’ll have a reply within 24 hours with availability for your date. Then comes the fun part… scheming and dreaming up your incredible event!

For anything else, from media enquiries to a quick hello, email info@brendandooley.com directly.







    Takes 30 seconds. No obligation. You'll hear back within 24 hours with availability for your date.

    Your Event, Your Way

    Turn your night into the highlight of the year

    Weddings, birthdays, important milestones, anything you want to celebrate. Brendan brings world class entertainment that connects your guests, celebrates the people who matter most, and creates moments you’ll talk about for years!

    Whether he is mingling with guests, performing on stage or working as your MC, Brendan knows how to create an experience your guests will never forget.

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    Brendan Dooley performing close up magic at an event in Auckland
    The Experience

    What it looks like when the entertainment is built around you.

    Close-Up Magic

    Brendan moves through the room – connecting guests, sparking conversation, and building energy for the evening ahead. This isn’t background entertainment. It’s the thing people talk about at breakfast the next morning!

    The Feature Show

    A tailored performance that highlights the people that matter. Interactive, inclusive, and designed to bring the room together! Every show is custom with impossible moments that your people won’t forget.

    Hosting & Event Support

    For weddings and larger celebrations, Brendan can support the flow of the event, handling formalities, event curation, and being the calm presence on the ground. You can relax and enjoy your night!

    • We’re so glad we had Brendan at our wedding. He fit in perfectly and elevated the whole night. During cocktails he was amazing with the guests, and later had everyone completely hooked. The entertainment felt fresh, modern and seriously impressive. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about it.

      Wedding Reception
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    Perfect For

    Premium celebrations that deserve something extraordinary.

    Weddings. Milestones. Birthdays. Anniversaries. Any gathering where the people in the room matter and the event needs to feel special!

    Brendan can also be your event partner to build something bigger! He can curate your event and provide additional entertainment elements to create an unforgettable experience.

    How It Works

    From first conversation to “when can we do this again?”

    Brendan starts with a conversation to understand your guests, your venue, and how the day flows – then builds the entertainment around it. No fixed format. Just a tailored experience that fits your celebration perfectly with maximum impact!

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    Brendan Dooley performing close up magic in Christchurch
    Frequently asked questions

    Get in touch through the contact page with your date, venue and guest numbers. Brendan is based in Auckland and performs at weddings and private events in Wellington, Christchurch and throughout New Zealand along with events in Australia and worldwide. He’ll confirm availability and send through a tailored proposal.

    Weddings, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, engagement parties, private dinners and family celebrations, from intimate gatherings to large marquee events.

    Brendan can serve as your MC, deliver a signature show for a fully joint entertainment experience or cocktail magic and mindreading to bring your guests together up close and personal.

    Yes. Brendan can MC the speeches and formalities, keep the night flowing and weave entertainment through the evening, so you can relax and enjoy your own event.

    Yes. Brendan has performed for every kind of crowd, from family gatherings to exclusive private events, and reads the room from the first minute. The material is cheeky but clean, so everyone from grandparents to friends can join in.

    Never. Guests always walk away looking great, and the focus is on fun and shared moments, not making anyone uncomfortable.

    Absolutely. Brendan chats with you beforehand about the people and stories that matter, and builds moments around them, so the night feels made for them.

    Anything from 20 guests at a private dinner to large weddings and celebrations. Cocktail magic works through the crowd, and a Signature Show brings everyone together.

    For cocktail magic, just good guest flow. For a Signature Show, a clear space for guests to gather and a mic for larger groups. Homes, marquees, restaurants and function venues all work well.

    Yes. Brendan holds public liability insurance, and a certificate is available on request for venues that need one.

    Yes. Based in Auckland, Brendan performs throughout New Zealand, including Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Tauranga and Hamilton, as well as Australia and destination events overseas.

    Weddings are often booked six months to two years ahead, especially in peak season. Birthdays and private dinners can be a few weeks out, so it’s always worth asking. Brendan has a full and limited calendar so always best to get in touch as early as possible.

    Your celebration. Their favourite memory.
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    What clients say about Brendan
    • Brendan was so easy to deal with and delivered on every level. Professional, fun and brought something really different to the night. His magic and energy stood out immediately, instantly engaging people. It just made the whole event feel more connected.
      VIP Private Event Dinner
    • We’re so glad we had Brendan at our wedding. He fit in perfectly and elevated the whole night. During cocktails he was amazing with the guests, and later had everyone completely hooked. The entertainment felt fresh, modern and seriously impressive. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about it.
      Wedding Reception
    • Brendan was honestly the highlight of the night. He just has this way of getting everyone involved without it ever feeling forced. The magic and comedy was on another level and unlike anything we’d seen before, but what stood out was how personal it felt. Our guests still talking about it weeks later.
      Private Milestone Birthday Dinner
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    Let’s talk about your celebration.

    Fill out the form below and you’ll have a reply within 24 hours with availability for your date. Then comes the fun part… scheming and dreaming up your incredible event!

    For anything else, from media enquiries to a quick hello, email info@brendandooley.com directly.







      Takes 30 seconds. No obligation. You'll hear back within 24 hours with availability for your date.