Client Reviews / Kind Words

"I just wanted to thank you for the amazing job you did for my birthday. Everyone enjoyed it so much it wouldn't have been the same without you. I will pass your name on to anybody that is looking for entertainment. Once again thank you so much."

 

Norma Kullman, Regina, SK

 

 

"Thanks again for the great show. Everyone enjoyed it - you were definitely the highlight of the evening - other than the prizes! I am not involved in the Christmas planning next year but I would strongly encourage them to book you again." 


Monica Gyoerick, marketing manager, Costco

 

 

" Thanks for everything......we really enjoyed the show! "

 

Leigh Bollinger, SaskWater

 

 

"Thanks again for the awesome performance on Saturday night. Everyone enjoyed having you at our event. Very professional humour. Perfect for our wide range of age groups. I'd recommend you to anyone looking for entertainment. "


Sheena Royko, Mazenc Fuels

 

 

"Thank you Don for the wonderful show! "

 

Bev Hissett, Admin. analyst, Moose Jaw Refinery

 

 

"Nick and I wanted to say a big "thank you" for sharing your magic with our wedding guests on Sunday. I saw several guests walking around with the roses you created from paper (amazing!). I'm really glad I got to see at least a bit of the magic, although I kept being interrupted by guests when I was watching (sorry!). Thanks again for adding something special to our wedding day and making it even more magical for us. :) "

 

Best wishes, Amber Fletcher

 

 

"We chose Don Stevenson for our First Annual Customer Appreciation Night. This was our first event and with that being said, with the first anything; you are always a little stressed about how the night may go. When trying to find some entertainment for the evening, we ran across Don and found that his reviews were very good. We decided to go with him and as the event got closer we more frequently discussed details over the phone. Don was always very pleasant to speak to and by his sense of humor just simply over the phone I could tell he would bring something special to the night. When the night arrived Don did some table-side magic and comedy, which the guests absolutely loved! The stress of the event was eased and Don did a good job of it! From the time his main show started till the moment it ended I can say that everyone did not stop laughing. His magic show and his comedy certainly made the night complete. We had the whole town talking after the event about what a great night it was and we can't wait to do it again! Don was a big part of our night and we can't thank him enough. We highly recommend him for any event and can guarantee he will make your night as unforgettable as ours."

 

Realty Executives Gateway Realty - Melfort, SK

 

 

I've heard nothing but positive feedback regarding your performance on the 19th. People found your humour down to earth and very appropriate for your audience! Have a great night in FoamLake!

 

Karen and Richard Andreas

 

 

Thank you so much for your time – and effort. I know it looked like a tough crowd at the beginning, but it went extremely well. You won them over!!! Thanks again

 

Brian Schatz, Human Resources Director, Edencare

 

 

Very entertaining! We will have you back.

 

Staff, Evraz Place

 

 

Thank you for the entertainment you provided for our corporate service awards banquet. All of our staff who attended enjoyed the show as well as the magic performed for individuals and small groups during the cocktail hour.....well done!!

 

Dwight Osiowy, Rosenau Transport Ltd.

 

 

I have been hearing some wonderful things about your magic on Thursday night....I can't wait until I am asked to plan the next conference program because I now have one idea for sure!!!

 

Lorraine de Montigny, Director, Visitor Services, Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly

 

 

We enjoyed your presence at our Christmas party and have heard nothing but positive feedback.

 

Matthew Ridley, Project Co-ordinator, Ledcor

 

 

Thank you so much for the wonderful job you did on Saturday.You received nothing but rave reviews from everyone I spoke with - and the couple from Winnipeg (Rob and Nancy) couldn't STOP talking about your performance.

 

Sherrise Richards, Admin Assistant, O&T Farms, Oleet Processing Ltd

 

 

Thank you so much for helping to make yesterday’s program enjoyable and memorable – not only did you have everyone in the palm of your hand, but their Honours as well and the staff.  I can’t tell you how good I felt leaving the Sir Richard Lake Hall – it might sound cheesy but it really is true that laughter is the best medicine.  Don, I wish you a wonderful and peaceful holiday season – take care and again, THANKS!”  

 

Linda Spence, Assistant Manager, Government House

 

 

“Wow! You certainly are an entertainer!” 

 

M. Hildebrand, past president, Sask. Licensed Practical Nurses’ Association

 

 

“Just wanted to thank you for the great performance you did for the Optimist Club of Moose Jaw... the comments we received were great and I just wanted to thank you again... I have given your website to...”   

Angie Currie, Moose Jaw, SK

 

 

“My sides were sore from laughing... I appreciated that your performance didn’t embarrass anyone.” 

 

Client Appreciation Event, Delta Hotel, Edward Jones Financial

 

 

“We were talking about it for hours after you left,” 

 

Terry E., Century 21, Kelowna, BC

 

 

“Don, thank you for providing your comedy magic show at our final banquet in Humboldt... we have heard so many comments from the 270 people who attended about how they enjoyed your entertainment.  Thank you!”


Rhonda Dressler, Wadena (Prairie Women on Snowmobiles, Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research)

 

 

“I’d recommend you to anyone looking for entertainment.” 

 

Tyler Benson, Regina, SK

 

 

“Our faces were sore from laughing.”

 

Staff, Radius Credit Union

 

 

“Thank you again for the entertaining evening – please use my name as a reference.”  

 

Cordell Wrishko, SaskPower, Regina, SK

 

 

“Thank you for that amazing trick with the egg... we were in awe as we watched the tricks you did for our group.”

 

Dave Ogram, Regina, SK

 

 

“I wished you would have done that trick with the orange that I saw you do last year in Moose Jaw... I can tell, you really enjoy doing this.”

 

Alex Wilson, Regina, SK

 

 

“I just wanted to say thanks again for coming to entertain the staff at the Ministries of Justice and Corrections, Public Safety and Policing... I’ve heard so many good comments about your performance and what a great job you did.  Everyone so enjoyed it.  Thanks again!”

 

Renee Pritchard, Information Management Branch

 

 

“Don, thanks again for the great job on the performance Thursday night... I’ve heard a number of positive comments… the group had a great time.” 

 

Garth Reid, Sask. Workers’ Compensation Board

 

 

“Everyone that I have spoken to thoroughly enjoyed themselves.  Your performance was the something new that our party needed.  Caroline was excited that she took part in one of your tricks.  She said you were absolutely fabulous.  Keep doing what you are doing!”

 

Lisa Haubrich, Murray GM, Moose Jaw

 

 

“Awesome Don!...  use us for a reference!”

 

Sherry Rowley, SaskTel

 

 

"(We) enjoyed a very entertaining performance by Don Stevenson... his show was very well received and enjoyed by our audience.  The show was well suited to the audience he was presenting to in terms of being professional and appropriate for a corporate function.  Don incorporated audience members into his act, allowing them to contribute in the various magic acts he demonstrated to the audience.  The constant laughter from the attendees of Don's show very much indicated that the show was a hit!  I received very positive feedback from fellow employees who attended... that the show was an enjoyable experience.  I was very impressed with the preparation... a follow up phone call by Don to discuss details for the show.  The extra time taken in order to do this enabled a show that was customized to the audience Don was presenting to and allowed the audience to appreciate the material he presented as it related to them.  On behalf of the attendees of this year's party, I would like to say that we were very fortunate to have Don as our entertainer and guest, and would enjoy another booking with him in future years.  I would further recommend Don to anyone looking for an entertaining and enjoyable performer!"

 

Marla Rutten, Canada Customs and Revenue Agency

 

 

"We engaged Don for our annual Christmas party.  Our group had decided that we wished to be entertained and we were looking for some fun and some laughter.  Don provided exactly what we were looking for.  Don was very sensitive to the tough time our group was going through and provided humour and very good magic, all in very good taste.  We all enjoyed his presentation and would gladly recommend him to anyone.”  

 

Susan Haswell, Merrill Lynch Canada, Inc.

 

 

“Your show was laid back, funny and respectful.  Your brand of comedy and unique approach to magic tricks resulted in a program that had appeal for everyone... I will certainly be keeping you in mind for future special occasions.”

 

Arlene Franko, Manager, SGI

 

 

“Thanks again for the excellent after dinner entertainment.”

 

Doug Lessing, City of Regina, Employees Credit Union

 

 

“Thank you very much indeed for the wonderful show that you gave to the RCMP... I have received much favourable comment from those who attended and your light humour and amazing sleight-of-hand were very much appreciated.  Particularly impressive was your easy delivery and the pleasant manner that you displayed in entertaining your audience for almost an hour.  We certainly were spellbound! I thoroughly enjoyed my dealings with you  and look forward to seeing you again.”

 

Steve Smedley, Communications & Events Management Services, RCMP

 

 

“You performed a wonderful half hour of magic and comedy entertainment at our staff Christmas party... it was great to have an evening with tasteful entertainment and humour.”

 

Linda Ostryzniuk, Salvation Army

 

 

"Thanks so much for the other night at our event.  The evening after ...  you received rave reviews."

 

Larry Fahlman, Sports Manager

 

 

"Don, it was nice meeting you and watching as you entertained us for over an hour.  You had the audience attention.  As you introduced yourself stating you were 'just developing' your talents and as you went through a number of 'attempts', you were excellent and humorous in your 'failures.'  But whenever you did want something to happen, it did so beautifully!  I guess the next David Copperfield!  Did you notice after your presentation was concluded, not one person got up to leave -- I had to discharge them, and you know what that tells me -- you were super!  Thanks again Don, we sure appreciated having you perform for us."  

 

John Tokaresik, Chair -- Lions Club Fall Convention

 

 

"I just wanted to let you know how much everyone enjoyed your show Friday night.  You made our Christmas Party, you are the talk of the office this morning."

 

Heather, Balzers Canada Ltd.

 

 

"On behalf of our Employee Recognition Committee, I wanted to say Thank-you for the wonderful job you did yesterday at the luncheon.  As always, your show captivated everyone's attention, and was the highlight of the luncheon.  Thank-you again for taking the time from your busy schedule -- we thoroughly enjoyed it." 

 

Lynn Jacobson, Public Service Commission

 

 

“Don, my friends are still talking about your amazing magic tricks at my wedding... we all would have been bored without you!”

 

Kathleen Zakaluzny and Craig German, Winnipeg, MB

 

 

“Thank you Don for helping make my retirement party such a wonderful success... I especially enjoyed your magic act and your wonderfully humourous comments.  My family and I truly enjoyed all of it.”

 

Diane Crease, Regina, SK

 

 

“Hey everyone... come here!!... this is the man who was here before – watch what he does!”

 

 ‘Shakespeare’, Haitian street vendor, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

 

 

"Holy Mackerel! Bravissimo! That was fun!”

 

Pope Benedict xvi

 

 

"The greatest, most gifted performer I have ever seen.” 

 

Sherri, Don’s spouse

 

 

“Don delighted our clients! We have received nothing but good comments from our clients who were in attendance.”

 

Marla Holdstock, Senior Branch Office Administrator, Edward Jones, Weyburn, SK

 

 

"You were very good... very good...!"

 

Regina Lutheran Care Society, Fundraising Comedy Night.

 

 

“I saw you for the first time at the PSC employee recognition event… you’re great… I would like to book you!”

 

Lisa Ziegler, Midas Help desk, PSC

 

 

“Thanks for sharing your warmth and humour with us… everyone enjoyed your show!”  

 

Karen Jellicoe, Environment Ministry

 

 

“Everyone loved it... everybody had so much fun…so many good reports!”  

 

Valerie Grainger, volunteer coordinator, Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region

 

 

” ...wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you... first class... too short... just like they say on the Comedy Gags TV ahow... Mommy... it’s over! Waagh!”  

 

Connie Bamford et al, wind-up banquet, Victoria Club, Regina

 

 

"I want to personally thank you for coming to our town to entertain us with some great magic and excellent comedy. Some of us still talk about how you made the egg appear in Sheila’s bag, just after she had looked in to see what she thought was 'nothing.’  Just how is that stuff done?!  Great material and a great presentation... all who attended certainly enjoyed the evening.” 

 

Gerry Rein, Chairman, Riverhurst Tourism

 

 

"Just wanted to say thanks again for the shows you did for us... I appreciate your comedy style and your witty sense of humour... the egg-in-the-bag thing and the glasses are both pretty slick, among others.   Also, I know that many of us appreciated the kind words you said about our organization.”

 

Murray Tempel, Director of Recreation Therapy and Volunteer Services, Luthercare Communities

 

 

"We enjoyed your humour and your magic! You kept our crowd engaged for the hour and left us talking about your performance in the hours after.  I would recommend your talents to anyone who is looking for good humour and good entertainment.”

 

Preston Lord, Manager, South West Terminal

 

 

"All comments have been positive... staff indicated the material was appropriate and funny... feel free to use my name as a reference... Great Job!!”

 

Murray Goeres, Regional Director of Rural Health Facilities, Sun Country Health Region

 

 

"We thoroughly enjoyed your performance Don... the physician and his wife from London sitting next to us thought they would be going home early... ’just another magician’... they were surprised and pleased and stayed the whole evening.”

 

Henry and Louise Gobeil, Weyburn, Sun Country Health Region

 

 

”Thank you so much for providing the entertainment at both of our staff Christmas parties.   We very much appreciated your broad spectrum of humour and you were able to appropriately entertain the whole crowd.  We heard very positive comments from many staff, some indicating it was the best LutherCare Christmas party they have attended in years.  I hope that our paths will cross again… once again, many thanks.” 

 

Vivienne Hauck, CEO, LutherCare Communities

 

 

"This is the second year Don has entertained the staff at Regina Pioneer Village long service awards celebration and staff had a fabulous time.  His ability to pick just the right people out of the crowd, allowing the rest of us to enjoy some good humoured fun made it all the more enjoyable.  We look forward to having you back again... the evening was terrific and I had several staff popping in the couple of days following saying what a great time it was and how much they enjoyed your performance.”

 

Deb Sinnett, Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region

 

 

"Thank you Don for coming to Government House to entertain our guests... you were wonderful!”

 

Kelly Liberet, Office of the Lt. Governor

 

 

"We have gotten positive feedback from the Party…you were hilarious and kept everyone’s attention the whole performance.”

 

Jennifer Campbell Western Surety, Harvard Developments

 

 

"I want to thank you for making Martha's party so special with your very professional entertainment.  Everyone who attended, without expection, called to say how much they enjoyed your show... you do a wonderful job of making people happy.”

 

Dr. S. Rayson, Regina

 

 

"Just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful show you put on... I would have to say, you put on the best comedian/magician show I have seen.  You were great with the kids and adults alike!!  Loved your sense of humour.”  

 

Corina Macleod, Calgary, AB

 

 

"Thank you so much for the magical fun and entertainment you provided on Sunday - from all accounts it sounds as if they had a wonderful time.  We heard shouts of glee coming from the studio and heard all about the goose pee and flying snakes!.”

 

Barb Cameron, Exec. Director, YB

 

 

"Thank you very much for coming to our Sasktel leadership conference. Your incredible talent with magic impressed so many people and your participation made our evening very successful and fun.  Thank you!”  

 

Shelley Turner, Manager, Business Sales and Solutions, Sasktel

 

 

"Thank so much for making this a great evening.  Your show was excellent and you had the entire place in stitches.  I especially appreciate the fact that your performance was non offensive and suitable for the varied crowd we had in attendance.  Your mixture of comedy and magic was fantastic and I will definitely recommend you to other groups. Thanks again, and keep laughing.”

 

Tim Eckel, Grand Knight, Holy Family Council

 

 

"Thanks once again for the performance tonight - everyone had a very good time and really enjoyed you, your magic and your sense of humour... I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone.” 

 

Keith Beaurivage, Regina

 

 

"... Don was hilarious... please tell him that! It takes a lot for me to have tears when I'm laughing, but he succeeded! ... The reception was absolutely fabulous and Don's magic still makes me laugh out loud.”  

 

Vanessa Strykiwsky and Julie Atter, Regina

 

 

"Thanks again for the amazing show... The best was the "hare" you gave me after the show and watching my colleagues with their mouths gaping open.  What a great memory!

 

Louanne Woitas, Ministry of Highways

 

 

"Always hear great things about your visits to our restaurant and the job that you do... so grateful that you continue to work with us." (2015)

 

John Fraser, Regina

 

 

"On behalf of our staff I wanted to thank you for an entertaining evening. Our staff very much enjoyed your unique show and everyone had a great time. I received lots of comments from our staff how enjoyable and entertaining your show was. Thanks again!" (2015)

 

 Jim Grundy, RBC Branch Manager

 

 

"The Regina Region Federated Coop fall conference attendees were well entertained by Don's 'G' rated humour and magic comedy. His walkabout and table comedy before the banquet was also a hit with our group. Thanks Don for the good clean fun and laughter." (2015)

 

Marilyn McKee, Board of Directors
Regina Regional Chair
Federated Cooperatives Limited

 

 

"Thank you for the wonderful show you put on for our Christmas hospital staff party. It was an evening of fun and laughter from start to finish. I couldn't have asked for anything better! People really enjoyed how you worked the crowd prior to the show with some magic and jokes. We really enjoyed how you centered a lot of your humour around the hospital environment. I have had nothing but positive feedback from everyone who was there that night. I will be definitely recommending Don for anyone looking for entertainment and we hope to get him here again soon." (2015)

 

Tara, Wolseley Memorial Hospital

 

 

Now, to be fair, some references are not that glowing...

 

 

“Everyone can see how you did that.”

 

Blaire Stevenson, Don’s daughter

 

 

“When Don finished his performance, everyone felt relieved.” 

 

Kent S., Regina

 

 

“He was not nearly as bad as I was led to believe.”  

 

 Paul D., Saskatoon

 

 

"All Don has to do is open his mouth and I laugh!”

 

Don’s dentist

 

 

"I am very, very good.”  

 

Don Stevenson

 

 

"We laughed till the pee ran down our legs."

 

Biker Gang

 

 

In any event, to sum up these testimonials, I can guarantee my clients that at the end of my performance, everyone will be happier... some because I came... and others because I left.

 

Recipient of the Premier's Award for Quality Service

Recipient of the Saskatchewn Centennial Medal