Balancing World Records

Doug McManaman balanced 155 ten-ounce glasses on his chin at once.

Suresh Gaur sat on a three-inch wide wooden batten for eight minutes, 10.03 seconds.

Suresh Gaur sat on a three-inch wide wooden batten for eight minutes, 10.03 seconds.

Mark Evans balanced a soccer ball on top of a solar light on his thumb for 20 minutes, 49.60 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a glass of wine on top of a solar light on his chin for two minutes, 19.06 seconds.

Mark Evans balanced a goldfish in a glass of water on top of a solar light on his thumb for one minute, 36.46 while balancing his pet cockatiel on his head.

Suresh Gaur balanced a soccer ball on a table tennis paddle handle for six minutes, 46.55 seconds.

Mark Evans balanced a kitchen knife on his finger for 14 minutes, 15.97 seconds. WARNING: This record can be dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional balancer. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Tai Star's son, Vincent, stood on his father's right hand. He was 130 days old at the time of the attempt. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should not be challenged by others. The category is closed.

Mark Evans balanced a tennis ball on top of a wooden bar with his two fingers for 22 minutes, 37.53 seconds.

Suresh Gaur balanced a wooden dowel on his chin for six minutes, 48.08 seconds while sitting.

Tai Star switched from Lotus pose to Thunderbolt pose in 3.75 seconds while balancing on an exercise ball.

Mark E. balanced a tennis ball on top of a football held in his hand for four minutes, 6.94 seconds.

Sam set up a chess board in 40.86 seconds while playing a kazoo and balancing on stilts.

Mark E. balanced a tennis ball on a football for three minutes, 1.79 seconds while standing on one leg.

Doug McManaman balanced two step ladders on his chin for one minute, 13.73 seconds.