Balancing World Records

Doug McManaman balanced a sword on his chin for 18.28 seconds while lying on his back.

Doug McManaman balanced two glasses on a yardstick on his thumb for one minute, 33.91 seconds while sitting.

Owen C. put on two pairs of glasses while balancing on two skateboards and holding a guitar.

Doug McManaman balanced a three-foot ruler on his right ear for one minute, 8.41 seconds.

Dominic R. balanced a "The Lord of the Rings" book on his head for 24 minutes, 24.03 seconds while in front of the computer.

Doug McManaman balanced a wooden cutout of a ship's captain on his thumb for 49.88 seconds.

Suresh Gaur balanced a hula hoop on his nose for five minutes, 36.09 seconds while kneeling.

Doug McManaman balanced two driveway markers on his finger for three minutes, 13.94 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a five-foot Santa Claus statue on his thumb for 51.90 seconds while kneeling and dressed as Santa Claus.

Mark Evans balanced a stick of rock on his thumb for two minutes, 29.68 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a vinyl record on top of a pole on his nose for two minutes, 5.25 seconds while sitting.

Doug McManaman balanced a driveway marker on his chest for 53.34 seconds while sitting.

Doug McManaman balanced an AA battery on an arrow on his thumb for five minutes, 35.40 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a wine glass on a lacrosse stick on his chin for 28.40 seconds while lying on his back.

WoofDeadBang balanced a juggling ball on a tennis racquet handle on his thumb for four minutes, 5.62 seconds while lying on his back.

Pavol Durdik bounced a table tennis ball on a knife 125 times in 15 seconds while balancing a tea candle on his head. WARNING: This record can be dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 or trained as a professional stunt performer. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.