Sword World Records

Frankie Stiletto escaped from a fastened straitjacket in one minute, 29.03 seconds while swallowing a sword. She set the record at a Circus Freaks production in Carrollton, Texas. 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 stunt performer. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

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

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 sword on top of a badminton racquet handle on his chin for two minutes, 42.43 seconds while kneeling. 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 stunt man. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Doug McManaman balanced a sword on top of a badminton racquet handle on his chin for two minutes, 42.43 seconds while kneeling. 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 stunt man. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Aerial Manx swallowed two neon tubes at once.

Cat Thomas balanced a sword on his hand for 32.17 seconds while standing barefoot on a bed of nails. 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 balancer. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Viktor O. balanced a balloon sword on his chin for two minutes, 5.80 seconds.

Sword Swallower Dan Meyer swallowed an 18-inch sword, then used it to pull a 3,700 pound Mini Cooper car covered in over a million Swarovski jewels. He set the record during World Sword Swallower's Day in Baltimore, Maryland. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

Doug McManaman balanced a sword and two golf clubs on top of 12 hockey pucks on his forehead for one minute, 15.96 seconds.

Franz Huber swallowed a sword with a 133-degree curve. WARNING: Sword swallowing can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional stunt performer. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Dan Meyer swallowed 26 swords in three minutes. He set the record to celebrate World Sword Swallower's Day 2017 at Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditorium in Panama City Beach, Florida. 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 sword swallower. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

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

Jay B. balanced a sword on his chin for eight minutes, 28.03 seconds. 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 stunt man. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Doug McManaman balanced a four-bitted axe, a hatchet, a sword, and a bowie knife on his chin for one minute, 12.67 seconds. 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. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Doug McManaman balanced a sword on his thumb for one minute, 24.12 seconds. 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. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.