Kids learn best when they’re having fun! Nicholas Polini (Ridiculous Nicholas) graduated from Penn State University with a degree in biology. He was a fisheries biologist for 4 years, then a molecular biologist for another 4 years before he changed careers and became a full-time comedy variety/circus entertainer. He’s now merged his two passions into one entertaining, hilarious, and educational show! Your students will get EXCITED about science and take the lessons from the show with them for years to come. They’ll be having so much fun, they’ll forget that they’re actually learning!
Find Ridiculous Nicholas on Instagram at @thatsridiculousnicholas.
Grade Levels: 1st–6th Ridiculous Nicholas: Super Science Show! is an action-packed, educational one-man comedy variety show which utilizes circus tricks as a way to make learning more fun and uses plenty of audience participation.
Program Type: Assembly Performances
Phillipsburg School District
Phillipsburg School District
“I just wanted to say thank you very much!!! It was an absolutely wonderful performance and everyone loved it!! ”
Middlesex County STEM Charter School
Middlesex County STEM Charter School
“That was the best day ever—I didn't know you could do science like that!”
“One of our teachers shared after the assemblies, “You could see students who don't usually participate completely locked in and engaged. They were talking about the performances long after they ended.” This was especially meaningful in our school, where many students don't often have access to experiences like this outside of school.”
Devon Elementary school
Devon Elementary school
“I just wanted to say how much the teachers and students adored Ridiculous Nicholas! Probably the best feedback we've ever gotten on an assembly. We will definitely be looking to book him next year!”
Children’s and Teen Librarian, Hershey Public Library
Children’s and Teen Librarian, Hershey Public Library
“I wanted to take a moment to thank you for suggesting Ridiculous Nicholas. He was amazing. He is all the things I look for in a performer: easy to work with, flexible, entertaining, and educational. He's a keeper!”
The Shipley Lower School
The Shipley Lower School
“Nick was great with the kids, fun, smart, and engaging. He was also prompt and checked in as he was getting in his car since there was potential weather to confirm we were still opening school on time.”