Matchstick World Records  

Pavol Durdik kept a matchstick lit upside down for 29.34 seconds.

Suresh Gaur balanced a tennis racquet on top of a matchstick for 30 minutes, 37.76 seconds.

Mark Evans balanced a golf club on top of a matchstick for 14 minutes, 35.62 seconds.

Mark Evans balanced six 12-ounce soda cans on top of a matchstick for 18 minutes, 46.56 seconds while kneeling.

Doug McManaman balanced a 14-inch matchstick on his chin for three minutes, 6.53 seconds while kneeling.

Pavol Durdik stacked 216 matchsticks in a single tower.

Suresh Gaur balanced a 14-inch matchstick on his thumb for 25 minutes, 48.87 seconds.

Abhishek B. used 45,000 matchsticks to build an Eiffel Tower replica. The tower stands five feet, 10 inches tall. It took Abhishek a year and a half to complete the entire replica.

Doug McManaman balanced a hockey puck on top of a matchstick on his hand for one minute, 17.27 seconds while sitting.

Doug McManaman balanced two bowie knives and a pole on top of a matchstick for one minute, 27.27 seconds. NOTE: This record can be dangerous. Please use caution when making an attempt.

Doug McManaman balanced a bowie knife and a pole on top of a matchstick for one minute, 15.19 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a baseball and a golf club on top of a matchstick for three minutes, 20.88 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a walking stick on top of a matchstick for one minute, 27.75 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a golf ball and a golf club on top of a six-inch matchstick on his thumb for two minutes, 11.71 seconds.

Joey C. shot a matchstick in half from 90 feet away. 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 shooter. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Ben Jenkins kept a matchstick burning for one minute, 14.93 seconds. NOTE: Playing with fire is dangerous. Must be over 18 to attempt record, with proper supervision. Submissions from minors will not be considered. tag:RecordSetterBook01