Magic World Records

Warren Kay magically pulled 26 coins out of Mason Kay’s ear in one minute.

Cole Harbeck named 62 spells from the Harry Potter books in 30 seconds.

Brian Pankey completed 27 consecutive playing card ‘spinners’ into a hat in 30 seconds.

Gold Member completed 26 sybil cuts with a deck of cards in one minute.

Brian Pankey completed and caught 40 consecutive ‘hot shot’ cuts.

Brian Pankey completed 10 consecutive ‘hot shot’ cutswith a deck of playing cardsin one minute.

Aaron B. completed 25 consecutive Hot Shot cuts with a deck of cards in two minutes, 5.54 seconds.

Kamal A. completed 21 consecutive one-handed “Kryptonite” triple cuts in one minute.

Kamal Aslam completed 12 consecutive ‘Triangle Cuts’ in one minute.

Alexanderia the Great escaped from a straitjacket, 10 padlocks, and 50 feet of chain in two minutes and 37.65 seconds, a new world record. The record was set live on-air during an episode ofFox and Friends[]. URDB co-founders Dan Rollman and Corey Henderson were present to witness the feat.

Nick P. made 30 playing cards magically appear one at a time in 18.29 seconds.

Brian Pankey performed the Shrinking Head Illusion twice in one minute. The illusion made his head look significantly larger.

This record was set as part of Toyota Prius Records, a two-day event streamed live on the Internet. In a 48-hour period, URDB officials adjudicated 200 Prius-related world records. This was the most records ever documented in a 48-hour window, a world record in and of itself. The event took place in Los Angeles, California on March 30th and 31st, 2011. See all the records set at the event here.

Aaron B. completed a five-phased Ambitious card routine in 33.44 seconds. Phases of the routine: Phase 1 - Signed card is put in the center of the deck of cards, then card returns back to the top of deck. Phase 2 - Signed card is seen being put in the center of the deck and is pushed in with finger, then card ends up in mouth. Phase 3 and 4 - Signed card is put in the center of the deck, facing up. Turn the deck of cards. Card returns to the top of the deck. A card is flipped over revealing a different card. The card is waved over a card. Then, the signed card appears. Phase 5 - Signed card is put on the table. The cards are dribbled over the signed card, then signed card returns back to the top of the deck.

Brian Pankey completed a three-phased sponge ball routine with two balls in one hand and the other in his pocket in 18.22 seconds. Phases of the routine: Phase 1 - Pick up two balls in one hand and one in the other. One ball put in the pocket. Two balls should appear, but instead, there are three balls. Phase 2 - Repeat phase 1 showing hands completely empty. Phase 3 - Repeat phases 1 and 2 with all balls disappearing.

Brian Pankey completed a five-phased Chop Cup routine in 29.47 seconds. Phases of the routine: Phase 1 - Cup and ball are shown. Cup is empty. A ball is put in cup, then taken out and placed in pocket. Ball is shown still under the cup. Phase 2 - Cup is lifted and ball placed in it. Ball is shown to go through the cup even if there is no hole in the cup. Phase 3 - Repeat phase 2 but yellow practice golf ball appears under the cup. Phase 4 - Golf ball is inside the pocket but a 2.5-inch in diameter smiley face appears under the cup. Phase 5 - Before it's over, another big ball appears under the cup.