437 Juggling Catches Blindfolded on a Balance Board in One Minute
Five years ago, I faced a setback. I applied for a Guinness World Record for the most juggling catches in one minute while on a balance board, blindfolded. But my application was denied. My proposed record was too similar to the existing one for the most consecutive juggling catches under the same conditions. They said it could be considered once the consecutive record surpassed one minute or reached a significant number of catches.
Back then, I had only managed 77 catches in 12 seconds. It was a humble beginning, but I was determined to push further.
Fast forward five years, and my persistence paid off. In my last video, I shattered the previous record for the most consecutive catches, achieving a 3000+% increase, lasting over six minutes. It was time to revisit my old ambition with Guinness World Records.
This time, they approved my application, setting the bar high at 250 catches. The question loomed over me: could I beat it?
I dedicated weeks to practice, honing my skills until the moment of truth arrived. With my blindfold secured and my feet planted on the wobbling balance board, I began at the count of “3, 2, 1, go!” I juggled relentlessly, my hands a blur, as I maintained my balance without sight. The seconds ticked by, each one a battle against time and gravity.
When the timer signaled the end of the minute, we reviewed the footage in slow motion. The final count? 437 catches. Another Guinness World Record title was mine, surpassing even the world’s fastest juggling record I set in 2016 with 428 catches. This achievement marked my 176th record, edging closer to my goal of holding the most concurrent records at 181.
Records are indeed made to be broken, and I’m here to prove it, one catch at a time.