Balancing World Records

Viktor O. balanced an eight-foot wooden bar on a paperback book held in his hand for 36.35 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a replica of ice hockey's Stanley Cup on his thumb for three minutes, 28.09 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a cup of water on a spoon held in his mouth for one minute, 45.88 seconds while balancing a lacrosse stick on his thumb.

Cat Thomas balanced a sword on his hand for 32.17 seconds while standing barefoot on a bed of nails. WARNING: This record can be extremely 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.

Doug McManaman balanced a fishing buoy on top of a pole on his forehead for 18.06 seconds.

Viktor O. balanced three roll-up measuring tapes on his two fingers.

Eder D. balanced an acoustic guitar on his hand for 56.07 seconds while playing Ain't It Fun on a cajon.

Viktor O. balanced a balloon sword on his chin for two minutes, 5.80 seconds.

Nick K. balanced a left hand cast, a table tennis paddle, and an empty Coca-Cola bottle on his right hand for 23.11 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced 12 golf balls on his forehead for two minutes, 4.74 seconds.

Tai Star balanced a broom on his right index finger for 45.83 seconds while balancing a shovel on his left index finger.

Viktor O. balanced a balloon sword on his nose for 58.60 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a 10-pound maul on his thumb for two minutes, 23.85 seconds while seated.

Viktor O. balanced a tower of 14 fortune cookie fortunes on his finger.

Suresh G. balanced a lightweight cricket ball on his knee for one minute, 26.73 seconds while standing on one foot.

Michalia T. balanced a tower of 23 books on her right hand while listening to Clarity by Zedd.