3rd World Record Set!

February 28, 2016 davidrush@gmail.com

Juggling for STEM at the Kids Fair at Expo Idaho on February 27th, 2016. 3/16/16: Guinness approved it. It’s Official!

After a 30-minute juggling show inspiring kids to pursue STEM education, I attempted to set the Guinness World Record for “Most juggling head rolls in a minute (three balls)”. I beat the previous record of 135 on the first try with 141 but had almost 18 seconds left when I dropped a ball. On the 2nd try I got 194.

Here’s the minute and 1 minute 44 second summary of the day:

CBS News 2 showed up and I gave a short interview about what I was up to and how I try to encourage kids to pursue Science and Technology while I have their attention with juggling.

CBS 2 News Screenshot from Broadcast (Juggling for STEM)

Thanks to the team.

25 Guinness Team — Guinness Team: Left to right: Matt Messenger, Michael Gilmore, David Hill, David Rush, Becky Beacham, Mike Beacham, Rodd Ritchie.

Thanks also to Kylee Granden at Cumulus media for inviting me and Tommy Collins at NASH FM 97.9 for the great radio voice introduction.

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Bonus World Record for STEM – World’s Fastest 4 Ball Juggler (unofficial)

February 15, 2016 davidrush@gmail.com

Hey there Folks!

On a challenge from Juggle Wiki, I decided to set another (non-Guinness) World Record. It took me 25 hours (including sleep and breaks) but I set a new world record to make me the World’s Fastest 4 Ball Juggler (unofficial). I do have video evidence. Kids, if you set you mind to it and work hard: you can do it!

http://juggle.wikia.com/wiki/Speed_juggling (4 and 5 ball records recognized here)

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Third World Record Attempt Scheduled

February 13, 2016 davidrush@gmail.com

I have a Guinness World Record attempt for “Most juggling head rolls in one minute (three balls)” at the Kids Fair Saturday, Feb 27th at 1 PM at Expo Idaho. The current record is 135 head rolls. A head roll is where a juggling ball place on the head, rolls off, is caught and juggling resumes.

I’ll be giving a 45-minute performance encouraging students to pursue STEM degrees and then I’ll attempt to set the record.

Details on the Kids Fair

Thank you in advance to the folks who will act as official Guinness Witnesses to the attempt.

David Hill: Member, Idaho State Board of Education. Former Deputy Director for Science and Technology at the Idaho National Laboratory

Rodd Ritchie: Pastor, Cole Community Church

Michael Gilmore: Deputy Attorney General at Idaho Attorney General

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World’s Fastest 5-Ball Juggler

February 6, 2016 davidrush@gmail.com 2 Comments

Group Shot with Witnesses and Crowd after Beating the Record

Today the 5 ball Guinness World Record speed juggling record of 330 catches in one minute was beaten by a 370 catch run at the Boise State Engineering and Science Festival!

3/15/2016 update: It’s Guinness Official (link to Guinness)!

The 2 minute Youtube video of the record:

Thank you to everyone (over 500!) who came out and I hope all you kids consider pursuing STEM degrees. Thank you also to the witnesses, timekeepers, photographers and videographers: I couldn’t have done it without you (credits below)!
This was the highest pressure show I’ve ever put on. It started with the official Guinness attempt – I had runs of 315 and about 300 catches, both over 50 seconds before a drop! I finally got it after several minutes of close calls and trying to calm my nerves. I then put on a 45-minute show promoting STEM education and emphasizing the power of setting your mind something and working hard to pursue it. Some of the content came from Carol Dweck’s “Mindset”.