Nels Ross - Performer, Speaker, Oddball
Nels Ross - Performer, Speaker, Oddball

Here are some of the many clients Nels has wowed with his entertainment and/or keynotes...


"A smashing success! I have seen many jugglers but knew you were the one for this convention. You were a hit as evidenced by the standing ovations."
Scott Wells
TAOM, Dallas, TX
"WOW! By all accounts, one of the best shows to hit the Opera House in a long time. Many patrons have called or stopped to tell me what a wonderful time they had. You can count on hearing from us again."
Rick Davis
Fredonia Opera House
''Outstanding! Everyone I spoke to after the show told me how great you were... a true professional. I look forward to working with you in the future.''
Louis Maio
Corning Museum of Glass
"An all around great show! The audience interaction is simply the best!"
Tracy Kozlowski
Uniland Development Company
"Thank you for another rousing performance. You had everyone in stitches! We've had many acts through the years, and yours is one of the few that we enjoy having again and again."
Gwen Papania
Chautauqua Institution
''A total entertainer! Even without the juggling, your humor keeps the audience involved.''
John Kiste
Canton-Stark County Convention & Visitors Bureau
"Fantastic show! The audience gave NeIs a standing ovation and can't wait for him to come back. Everyone walked away smiling and feeling amazingly refreshed!"
Lynda Assink
Ridgeland Parks, Ridgeland, MS
"You are wonderful to work with and have a killer act. There's no better combination. Everyone loved you—the magicians and the normal people!"
Joan Caesar
Canadian Association of Magicians
"What a ham! Your material was fresh, and the franchisees ate it up. They all said, 'This turkey was definitely worth the dough!' Seriously, thanks for arranging to be at our event. We were in a pickle and grateful that you could sandwich it in."
Stephen Stewart
Subway Restaurants
"Bravo! To say that you stole the show would be an understatement. You were fantastic! Besides, you were a genuine pleasure to work with."
Jep Hostetler
Columbus Magi-Fest
"NeIs struggled valiantly against comic mishaps involving his costume, easel, microphone, and mic stand, eventually prevailing in high style."
Juggle Magazine
"Thank you for your solo performance in front of 20,000 fans. They were delighted to see your act, and we were thrilled to find a performer of your talent."
Tom Burns
Buffalo Bisons
"The juggling was absolutely amazing, and the lively comic routines were hysterical!"
James Shermer
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute
"Truly incredible. Everything from subtly clever to downright side-splittlingly funny. On a scale from one to ten, I'd definitely give it an A+!"
Chris Malik
Daemen College
"Thank you for your participation in Curtain Up! You made a huge impact on the event. Your comical contribution was no joking matter, and we hope to work with you in the future."
Aaron Schifferle
Kaleidoscope Events
"A perfect blend of classic comedy and fast-paced action that thrills any audience!"
Steve Onyett
Fox TV

3M Company
Akzo Nobel
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Alcan
Allegheny College
American Heart Association
American Military Engineers
ArcelorMittal
Artpark
Benderson Development
Bermuda Magic
BorgWarner
Buffalo Bisons
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo State College
Calspan
Canadian Association of Magicians
Canisius College
Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Charter One Bank
Chautauqua Institution
Choice One Communications
Cognigen
Columbus Magi-Fest
Cornell University
Corning Inc.
Corning Museum of Glass
Creative Problem Solving Institute
Daemen College
Dresser-Rand
Enidine
Fisher Price
Fredonia Opera House
Genesee Community College
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
Gorbel
H&R Block
Harley-Davidson
Heckett MultiServ
HSBC Bank
Independent Health
Ingram Micro
IPLogic
Lewiston Jazz Festival
Lifetime Care
Lockheed Martin
M&T Bank
Magic 'n Miracles Canada Tour
Mental Health Association
Moog
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute
National Hockey League
Niagara County Community College
Niagara Power Project
Niagara University
Operation Serve Mexico
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Oswego Harborfest
Peek 'n Peak Resort
Philips Healthcare
Praxair
Rich Products
Rochester Institute of Technology
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Ryerson Tull
Seneca Meadows
Shakespeare in Delaware Park
Shea's Performing Arts Center
Society of Professional Engineers
Strong National Museum of Play
Subway
Texas Association of Magicians
Uniland Development
United States Air Force
University at Buffalo
Via Rail Canada
Watson Bowman Acme Corp.
...Plus Many More Associations,
Colleges, Conferences,
Conventions, Corporations,
Festivals, Ministries,
Resorts, Schools,
Theatres, Variety Shows,
Yada Yada Yada,
Who Reads This Stuff Anyway?

Nels Ross is a performer, speaker, and oddball who entertains throughout North America and abroad, winning fans and friends wherever he goes. His gravity-defying "In Jest" comedy variety shows blend clean comedy, unbelievable flying objects, hilarious audience participation, incredible stunts, and amazing yet useless skills.
Lauded as "truly incredible," "a killer act," and "side-splittingly funny," Nels' entertainment is guaranteed knock-your-socks-off, laugh-until-it-hurts fun. Whether he is juggling unpredictable props, involving the audience in comical antics, or performing an edge-of-your-seat stunt, his inimitable character makes every show unforgettable.




Nels has thrilled countless clients, from Fortune 500 companies to non-profits, performing everything from small one-man shows to full-scale productions with other entertainers.
As with Nels' keynotes and other services, his entertainment can incorporate an uplifting message or a custom theme. His ability to customize programs and connect with any audience makes him a favorite of corporations, organizations, and celebrations of all kinds.
Book him for a guaranteed hit at your awards night, banquet, college, conference, convention, corporate function, festival, fundraiser, holiday party, resort, retreat, theatre, variety show, or other special event.