Sword Swallowing World Records

Dan Meyer swallowed a 100-year old antique saw from a museum display at the Bruce Museum. For the feat, museum curators removed a 100-year-old antique saw that had belonged to World Champion Sword Swallower Edith Clifford, who was famous for swallowing this saw from 1901 to 1910, from the museum display exhibit. The saw and handle measured 35.5 inches long, the saw blade itself was 28 inches long.

Aerial Manx completed nine cartwheels with a swallowed sword in his mouth. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

Aerial Manx lifted 31 kilograms of weight while swallowing a sword.

Aerial Manx swallowed two neon tubes at once.

Aerial Manx and Hemlock Merjarne performed a “hand to hand” for 7.89 seconds while Manx held a swallowed sword in his mouth.

Aerial Manx performed a handstand for 14.75 seconds while swallowing a sword.

Khagendra Thapa Magar, only 22 inches tall, removed a sword from sword swallower Dan Meyer’s throat. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by professionals.