Education
Since he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (Delft University of Technology) in 2009 he has toured intensively with his solo show.
Since he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (Delft University of Technology) in 2009 he has toured intensively with his solo show.
Niels started juggling at the age of 12 in Rotterdam. Highlights of his career include performing for the Royal family of the Netherlands, the prince of Qatar and the vice-president of China. Niels performs with contact juggling, balls, rings, clubs, hats, and shaker cups.
He is also the European representative at the IJA.
Niels has received the following awards and honours: “Variety Acting of the Year” – International Magicians Society, 2012 Guinness World Records record holder, 2011 2-times Guinness World Records record holder, 2012 Guinness Book of World Records 2013 World Juggling Federation Championships 2004, United States – Silver Medal National Juggling Championships 2005, The Netherlands – Gold Medal National Juggling Championships 2005, The Netherlands – Gold Medal (2x) International Jugglers’ Association 2006, Extreme Juggling – Gold Medal National Juggling Championships 2007, The Netherlands – Gold Medal National Juggling Championships 2009, The Netherlands – Silver Medal National Juggling Championships 2011, The Netherlands – Silver Medal Taiwan Circus Festival 2009 – Golden Award Taiwan Circus Festival 2009 – Award for the best Juggler Japan Juggling Championships 2009, 5 clubs – Silver Meda
Between the age of 13 and 17 he has been a member of the youth circus "Circus Rotjeknor" in Rotterdam.