Nerveless Nocks

from Greeley Stampede Guide 2023

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isitors to the 101st Greeley Stampede are in for a special treat as organizers of the event have worked to beef up the event’s daily offerings of live entertainment.

Along with the addition of trick roper Spencer Rose during the rodeo events and Red Dirt Day concert on the free CIVITAS Park Stage, General Manager Justin Watada and crew have added another exciting feature to the schedule.

“We are always looking to add more and different entertainment to the Stampede each year,” explained Kevin McFarling, coordinator of marketing. “This year we are bringing in The Nerveless Nocks to perform.” Hailing from Sarasota, Fla., The Nerveless Nocks are bringing their Globe of Death and giant sway poles to northern Colorado for a hair-raising heart-pumping show that is sure to entertain visitors of all ages.

“My father performed the sway poles on the ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ the same time as the Beatles performed on it,” said Michelangelo Nock, president and CEO of the family company. “We’ve worked at the Calgary Stampede, but never at the Greeley Stampede, so this is exciting.”

Son Cyrus Nock will be showcasing his dirt bike riding prowess as he spins and turns on the inside of a giant steel globe. Daughter Angelina Nock will up the thrill when she climbs inside of the globe to stand in the middle as her brother zips past her.

Angelina Nock will also be performing on the sway poles, which are giant poles that are flexible and sway back and forth high in the air. She will climb up the poles to perform a variety of stunts without and sort of harness, net or other safety gear.

Performing stunts and circus acts has been in the Nock family’s blood for nine generations.

The family’s circus roots date back to early 1700s and the group was “legally established as Switzerland’s first circus” in 1840 by the Swiss government.

In 1954, the Nock family had the honor of performing for Queen Elizabeth in London.

“Before my father came to America to headline Ringling Bros. Circus, he performed for Queen Elizabeth, and after the show, she said ‘you are simply nerveless,’”

Michelangelo Nock explained. “So that became our stage name — The Nerveless Nocks and it’s the name of our company.”

The Nocks emigrated from Switzerland to the United States to work with circus owners John and Henry Ringling North, better known as The Ringling Brothers.

Over the family’s career, the Nocks have performed on the iconic “Ed Sullivan Show,” at the New York World’s Fair, state fairs, alongside actor John Wayne, several Super Bowl halftime shows and at amusement parks across the U.S.

They have also toured the world performing in Thailand, South Africa, China and New Zealand.

The current group of Nerveless Nocks performers includes Michelangelo Nock, his wife Carolina Espana Nock, daughter, Angelina Nock and son, Cyrus Nock.

In 2022, Michelangelo Nock and Angelina Nock appeared on the first season of NBC’s “America’s Got

Talent Extreme,” a spinoff of the network’s popular “America’s Got Talent” series.

“We had some great success with Simon Cowell; it was great. When he saw our circus thrill-show act, he just loved us — especially my daughter,” Michelangelo Nock said.

Unfortunately, the father-daughter duo had to withdraw from the competition due to Michelangelo Nock coming down with an illness.

However, Michelangelo Nock and Angelina Nock returned to compete on the 17th season of the original show, which premiered on May 31, 2022.

In front of judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and SofÍa Vergara, Michelangelo Nock and Angelina Nock provided a heart-stopping performance on sway poles.

Judges watched in awe as the father and daughter climbed up the sway poles, switched positions and even performed blindfolded before flawlessly sliding down the poles to the safety of the ground.

“Nerveless is the best description,” host Terry Crews quipped.

While the Nocks made it to the Deliberations round along with 55 other acts, they were eliminated and did not move forward to the semi-finals round.

Be sure to catch The Nerveless Nocks when you visit the 2023 Greeley Stampede.

The Stampede begins Thursday, June 22 and runs through Tuesday, July 4 with a variety of PRCA ProRodeo events, concerts, a carnival and more for all ages.

For more information on the Greeley Stampede’s schedule of events, ticket information and other FAQs, go to www.greeleystampede.org.

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