MAGICIAN DUBLIN
WEDDING MAGICIAN
CORPORATE MAGICIAN
PRIVATE PARTY MAGICIAN
Dublin Magician Brendan Byrne has been a full time professional magician and entertainer his entire adult life. He has brought his extraordinary blend of skills to hundreds of weddings, corporate events and private parties and has appeared on radio and television numerous times.
One of only a handful of professional magicians in Ireland, Brendan ensures jaw dropping magic, performed in a fun and engaging manner that is guaranteed to make your event extra special.
What style of magician is Brendan?
Brendan is a close up magician. Close-up magic or walk-around magic is performed as the name suggests at close quarters.
Uniquely skilled, charming, creative and immensely entertaining magician Brendan Byrne mingles with guests and typically performs a five to ten minute set per group of people of high impact, amazing, funny and entertaining magic.
As Brendan works from his pockets using every day items like playing cards, coins and handkerchiefs - all he requires is an audience. Brendan carries all he needs on his person he can dip in and out of proceedings as needed and makes him a very versatile and unobtrusive performer.
As amazing as Brendan's magic is, and he is an expert technical magician lauded by his peers, typically it is the delightful fun atmosphere that his comedy magic generates that creates a lasting impression on guests. Throughout your event you will hear gasps of amazement, spontaneous bursts of applause and outbreaks of laughter in equal measure.
Why close-up magic?
Magic is universal. It transcends all cultural, age, language and social barriers. In the context of a cocktail party or drinks reception it provides a way for people who do not know each other to relax and interact. It is the perfect icebreaker.
Child like wonder - Professionally performed it creates a true sense of fun, wonder and astonishment. In this high tech world it really does, as Joanna Lumely said of Brendan, make you feel like a child again.
As scarce as hen’s teeth - It is unusual, and although more popular in recent times, is still rarely seen live. Thus making your party more memorable and unique.
It is adaptable - There is nowhere that Brendan’s close-up magic cannot be performed. Indoor/outdoor, quiet bar/loud nightclub, intimate private party/large corporate event. Close-up magic is the answer for all.
It can be unobtrusive - Brendan can dip in and out of proceedings as required making it perfect for gala dinners, awards ceremonies, restaurants or anywhere speeches and other activities are planned.
How can close-up magic work for you?
As a bride & groom you want you day to be as wonderful as is humanly possible. While “doing the photos” many brides and grooms worry if everyone else is enjoying themselves or not. Inviting Brendan to perform for your guests during this time ends all this worry and gives you the piece of mind that your guests are being thoroughly entertained.
As an event organiser or venue owner your reputation is at stake. Be it from your boss, client or customers it is your neck and reputation on the line if the entertainment isn’t up to par. As a full time professional entertainer, member of The Magic Circle and with years of experience in the corporate market you can rest easy with Brendan at hand. Instead of grief he will help you receive plaudits, praise and kudos from your employer, clients or customers.
As the birthday boy or girl you want your guests to relax, have fun, thoroughly enjoy your party and leave wishing it was only starting. Ideally you want to know the entertainment you book will turn up, perform as promised, deliver a great product and encourage and facilitate a party atmosphere. Brendan can kick start the shenanigans that will continue right through your party.
ABOUT
DUBLIN MAGICIAN BRENDAN BYRNE
About Brendan
The short of it
Magician Brendan Byrne has been performing magic since an early age and has been a full time professional magician his entire adult life. He literally eats sleeps and breaths magic.
The long of it
Like many of his generation, a magic set gifted by a relative was the gateway drug into this life of magic and show-business. Whilst performing magic to put himself through college Brendan realised his future lay on the stage rather than in an office.
Outside of his magic life he enjoys playing guitar (badly), photography (reasonably) and working out (less than he should).
As a family show magician
Not just an entertainer for older audiences.
Brendan, under an alias too ridiculous to mention here, is also one of Ireland’s most in demand family and children show performers. He has presented his shows all over the island from living rooms to public parks and corporate hospitality suites to Ireland’s leading theatres.
He has been resident magician at Bloom in the Park and The Dublin Horse Show for over 7 and 15 years respectively.
In addition to many corporate clients and festivals he has also entertained privately in the homes of many of Ireland leading social, political, musical and sporting figures.
You can learn more about his full range of shows for all types of events on his umbrella site abracadabra.ie
As a magical consultant
Brendan’s knowledge and years of study varying aspects of magic and its allied arts combined with his vast performance experience make him an ideal choice for productions and events requiring magical advice.
To enquire about Brendan in his role as magical advisor and consultant please contact us.
Within the magic industry
Brendan is also hugely respected by his peers within the magic industry and is a former President & Secretary of The Society of Irish Magicians. In 2009 he was invited to join the prestigious Magic Circle in London.
In 2008, 2011 & 2014 he produced Ireland’s premier industry convention for magicians, Shenanigans, which garnered international trade press and plaudits.
From 2010 to 2017 he also owned, produced, edited and published IrishMagicNews, the countries leading news and blog site for magicians and the magic community in Ireland.
As an inspiration
Like so many, the pandemic saw Brendan and his wife Natalie spending more and more time at home. Natalie, always a natural party hostess and avid baker became reinvigorated. New recipes and ideas were popping up daily and with a toddler in the house she suddenly found herself teaching him how to bake and decorate on a daily basis.
Brendan (at this stage in the pandemic unable to perform his magic) also caught the baking buzz, even mastering sourdough. It was during these family baking days that chats would turn to “we could make a business out of this”.
From Brendan’s experience in the business he realised that a baking party primarily aimed at the 7 - 12 year olds could be a hit and in autumn 2021 Sprinkles Baking Parties became a reality.
You can visit and learn all about Natalie’s Baking Parties at Sprinkles Baking Parties