Balancing World Records

Doug McManaman balanced five wine glasses on a pole on his forehead for 58.03 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced an open umbrella on his forehead for 36.93 seconds while kneeling.

Pavol Durdik bounced a table tennis ball alternately on two knives 125 times in 30 seconds while balancing a book on his head and wearing sunglasses.

Doug McManaman stacked three golf balls on a roll of toilet tissue.

Colin O. balanced on five books on one foot for seven minutes, 7.68 seconds.

Thommy Ohlund balanced an umbrella on his foot for 51.68 seconds.

Thommy Ohlund balanced a weight plate on a bar weighing 100.31 pounds (45.5 kilograms) on his right foot.

Doug McManaman balanced a sink on top of a pole on the back of his hand for one minute, 30.37 seconds.

Janion Nevill completed seven 360-degree spins in an office chair while juggling three balls and balancing a ball on top of a bottle on his head.

Daniel Patrick performed a one-armed handstand for 7.53 seconds while Tony Duncan spun around and balanced a ball on his face.

Doug McManaman balanced a bowie knife dangling on top of a samurai sword on his chin for 10.94 seconds. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

Doug McManaman balanced a samurai sword on his chin for two minutes, 21.34 seconds.

Tai Star performed 32 180-degree turns on a chain while barefoot.

Tai Star balanced a one-gallon jug on his fingertip for 10 minutes, 44.47 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced an acoustic guitar on his forehead for four minutes, 52.69 seconds.

Tai Star hopped 17 feet in 5.72 seconds while balancing a broom on his foot.