Balancing World Records

Brian Pankey stacked 32 American pennies on a 15-pound sledgehammer held in his hand.

Brian Pankey stacked 27 American pennies on a bowling ball held in his hand.

Brian Pankey balanced a pool cue with a wine bottle on top using a wooden spoon as a mouth stick while kneeling for 48.61 seconds. NOTE: This record can be dangerous. Please use proper safety precautions.

Brian Pankey balanced a sword on the flat edge of a knife with a glass of water on top of a platter while kneeling for 22.51 seconds.

Brian Pankey balanced a sword on the flat edge of a knife held in his mouth while kneeling for 13.75 seconds. NOTE: This record can be dangerous. Please use proper safety precautions.

Brian Pankey balanced a gallon filled with water on a broom while balancing on a rola bola for 52.26 seconds.

Brian Pankey balanced a two-liter bottle filled with water on a broom using two hands for 59.81 seconds.

Brian Pankey balanced a 25-pound weight plate on a broom using two hands for 36.03 seconds.

Brian Pankey balanced three cigar boxes upright on a broom using one hand for 15.37 seconds while kneeling.

Doug McManaman balanced a pole with a rotating top on it on his chin for 15.68 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a 2.84-liter can of ketchup on a rotating pole on his chin while kneeling for 14.51 seconds.

Andy Pelphrey stacked 19 American pennies on two mounted squirrels that are on the same mount.

Andy Pelphrey stacked 33 American pennies on a mounted bass.

Doug McManaman balanced two swords on the handle end of a pool cue on his chin for 8.21 seconds. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

Brian Pankey caught a cigar box between two other cigar boxes seven consecutive times while on a rola bola in 30 seconds. The boxes were tossed in a rotating pattern, changing on each throw.

Brian Pankey caught a cigar box between two other cigar boxes nine consecutive times while on a rola bola. The boxes were tossed in a rotating pattern, changing on each throw.