Defying Gravity (x2)

The Boise Tech Show was a flying success put on by Fishers Technology. Thanks for having me out to provide a little entertainment, promote STEM education, talk about the power of a growth mindset, and make a Guinness World Record attempt.

This one was for the “Most catches [of tennis balls] in 30 seconds while standing on a Swiss ball”. The previous record was 36. Jonathan Hannon and I have been practicing for a couple of months and it still took us 3 tries to complete a legal run (the legs had to be straight, had to catch with alternating hands, can’t fall off, etc).

Video summary of attempt
Jonathan prepares the balls for the Guinness World Record at the 2019 Boise Tech Show in Boise, Idaho on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Photo by Richard Alan Hannon

We warmed up back stage which was a good thing since it was harder to balance the ball on the board than on his hardwood floor.

Juggler David Rush and Jonathan warm up before the Guinness World Record at the 2019 Boise Tech Show in Boise, Idaho on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Photo by Richard Alan Hannon

I was wobbling all over the place but Jonathan kept the balls coming quick.

GIF of throw and catching by Richard Alan Hannon
Juggler David Rush of Boise, Idaho catches tennis balls as he makes a Guinness World Record attempt while balancing atop a Swiss ball on stage at the 2019 Boise Tech Show in Boise, Idaho on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Photo by Richard Alan Hannon
Juggler David Rush of Boise, Idaho catches tennis balls as he makes a Guinness World Record attempt while balancing atop a Swiss ball on stage at the 2019 Boise Tech Show in Boise, idaho on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Photo by Richard Alan Hannon
Juggler David Rush of Boise, Idaho celebrates the Guinness World Record. Photo by Richard Alan Hannon
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