Bio

Hilarious, insightful, provocative, and intelligent – these are just some of the words comedian, Donovan Deschner, uses in his shows. His most recent projects have included creating a one-man show, “Egolution”, releasing a comedy EP, “I’ll Regret This”, and producing a documentary on stand-up comedy, “The Inside Joke” – all of which received rave reviews from his peers and audience members. It is this breadth of experience which makes Donovan the consummate entertainer and a comedian worth watching.

Career Highlights

  • January 2012 – Appeared as “Freddy” in Picasso at the Lapin Agile produced by Morpheus Theatre.
  • Fall/Winter 2010 – Recorded and released my first comedy EP, “I’ll Regret This.”
  • Summer 2010 – Created and ran a program to help new comedians develop in Calgary, AB.
  • May 2010 – Wrote and performed the one-person show, Egolution.
  • January 2010 - Co-founded www.Comediapedia.ca, the only online directory of stand-up comedy and comedians in Canada, with Cory Mack.
  • September 2009 – Created Calgary’s first professional comic only open mic night, Red Carpet Comedy.
  • June 2009 – Appeared as “Mitch” in Tuesdays With Morrie produced by Fracture A Femur Productions.
  • January 2009 – Awarded the 2008 JCI Calgary Member of the Year. (Click here for the detailed blog post.)
  • October 2008 – Co-created the magic and comedy group, Magically Delicious.  (Click here for the detailed blog post.)
  • August 2007 – Hosted the 73rd Annual Pacific Coast Association of Magicians (PCAM) Convention in Calgary, AB, bringing together close to 200 magicians from around the world to learn more about the art.
  • April 2007 – First stand-up comedy television appearance.  (Shaw Comedy Shorts)
  • February 2007 – Appeared as “Jason” in the world premiere of Bridezilla produced by Mob Hit Productions.
  • August 2006 – Pacific Coast Association of Magicians (PCAM) “First Place Close-Up Magic”
  • June 2006 – International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) “Gold Cups Finalist”
  • May 2006 – Calgary Magic Circle – Ring 66 – Calgary Magician of the Year (Close-Up Magic Contest)
  • October 2005 – Corner Gas’ Comic Genius Contest – Semi-Finalist
  • September 2005 – Pacific Coast Association of Magicians (PCAM) “First Place Close-Up Magic”
  • July 2004 – First international appearance in Nassau, Bahamas.
  • March 2004 – Calgary Magic Circle – Ring 66 – Calgary Magician of the Year (Close-Up Magic Contest)