Nels Ross is “The Inspirational Oddball,” an acclaimed entertainer, speaker, and presenter. Watch the video to see him in action. As CEO of In Jest Inc., Nels works solo and with others to provide the best fit for events, whether a clean comedian, corporate entertainer, motivational speaker, school assembly program, or otherwise.
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Variety Entertainer
Experience the one-of-a-kind, knock-your-socks-off comedy, juggling, and stunts of clean comedian and variety entertainer Nels Ross (and/or others upon request). From small to full-scale productions, he’s a proven entertainer for corporate, nonprofit, and other events.
Texas Association of Magicians
Chautauqua Institution
Keynote Speaker
Help people in your company or group be more joyful, healthy, and connected with hilarious yet motivational keynote speaker Nels Ross (and/or others upon request). Enhance wellness, creativity, productivity, customer service, communication, team building, and more through the powerful tools of humor and play.
Michigan Society of Professional Engineers
Holiday Valley Resorts
Special Programs
Going beyond juggler and jester, Nels provides: school programs to promote character, wellness, learning, and joy; ministry programs for churches, banquets, conferences, Upward Sports, etc.; playshops for interactive fun with juggling and other skills; and free resources including referrals and event consultation.
Corning Museum of Glass
Impact Conference, Rockford, IL
Did You Know?…
His full name is Nels Ross Cremean. He uses Nels Ross as his stage name because it’s easier to pronounce and remember, plus it confuses annoying creditors and relatives.
Every booking can potentially have far-reaching impact, since In Jest supports clean water projects and other wellness initiatives.
His target audience is anyone within throwing distance – adults, youth, families, pets, etc. – and he can work almost anywhere. (Padded walls make him feel at home but are not required.)
An international performer, Nels has thrilled audiences throughout the United States, as well as from Australia to Bermuda and Canada to Mexico.
Nels is a sure hit for your banquet, comedy night, conference, convention, corporate event, festival, fundraiser, holiday party, ministry, school, staff development, or theater show.
You can connect with Nels via LinkedIn, YouTube*, Twitter, and Facebook… Though rumor has it they are merging to create Link-You-Twit-Face.
*Now connect with Nels on Vimeo (ad free) instead of YouTube.
Coming to a City Near You
Based in Western New York (WNY), here’s a sampling of places Nels has performed and can easily get to…
U.S. – National
Atlanta, GA
Boston, MA
Charlotte, NC
Chicago, IL
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Jackson, MS
Las Vegas, NV
Los Angeles, CA
Miami, FL
Minneapolis, MN
Myrtle Beach, SC
New York City, NY
Newark, NJ
Orlando, FL
Phoenix, AZ
Richmond, VA
Tampa, FL
Virginia Beach, VA
Washington, DC
U.S. – Regional
Albany, NY
Baltimore, MD
Buffalo, NY
Cleveland, OH
Columbus, OH
Corning, NY
Detroit, MI
Erie, PA
Grand Rapids, MI
Hartford, CT
Jamestown, NY
Lansing, MI
Newark, NJ
Niagara Falls, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Rochester, NY
Springfield, MA
Syracuse, NY
Toledo, OH
International
Calgary, AB
Edmonton, AB
Hamilton, Bermuda
London, ON
Melbourne, Australia
Mexico City, Mexico
Mississauga, ON
Montreal, QC
Niagara Falls, ON
Ottawa, ON*
Queenstown, New Zealand
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Saskatoon, SK
Toronto, ON
Vancouver, BC
Winnipeg, MB
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Your city not listed?
Nels can get there too!