Thumb World Records

Mark Evans balanced a kitchen knife on his thumb for 20 minutes, 49.75 seconds. WARNING: This record can be 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.

Mark Evans balanced a golf ball on a knitting needle on his thumb for 21 minutes, 58.72 seconds while sitting.

Suresh Gaur balanced a golf ball on his left thumb for eight minutes, 25.66 seconds.

Mark Evans balanced grass shears on his thumb for 10 minutes, 43.06 seconds while sitting. 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 five-foot Santa Claus statue on his thumb for 55.15 seconds while kneeling. He dedicates the record to Mark Evans.

Darryl Learie performed a one-armed, one-thumb plank exercise without using his other fingers on a sheet of sandpaper. He remained balanced in position for 29.01 seconds. NOTE: This record can be dangerous. Please use proper safety precautions.

Kamal A. completed 29 one-handed thumb card cuts in one minute.

Doug McManaman balanced a 13-inch frying pan on his right thumb for seven minutes, 6.18 seconds.

Suresh Gaur balanced four soda cans on his thumb for 21 minutes, 23.84 seconds.

Suresh Gaur balanced two soda cans on his thumb for 20 minutes, 17.18 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a hardwood stool on his thumb for one minute, 46.68 seconds.

Jonathan F. held 11 dice between his thumb and middle finger.

Darryl Learie performed a one-armed three-finger plank exercise without using his thumbs and pinkies on a sheet of sandpaper. He remained balanced in position for 18.42 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a Detroit Red Wings hat on his thumb for one minute, 45.49 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a 13-inch TV on two fingers and a thumb for two minutes, 35.06 seconds.

Vinícius P. performed 44 over-the-thumb pen spins in 30 seconds.