Hundreds of book lovers were treated to a unique insight into the world of record breaking during a special Guinness World Records™ show at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in Scotland yesterday.
Editor-in-chief Craig Glenday took the audience at the Scottish Power Theatre on a fascinating tour of Guinness World Records and its amazing 55-year history, revealing what does and doesn't make a record, along with detailed personal stories about his time as editor.
Craig was later joined by three record holders on stage.
Kids science presenter Dr Bunhead, aka Tom Pringle was first up. The multiple record holder invited one lucky young audience member to try out his record breaking potato cannon, while another got to help test the Doctor's 10 metre straw.
It was then the turn of the recently wed Elaine Davidson, holder of the world's most pierced woman record, who spoke about what it was like to be part of the GWR family, before posing for photos with audience members.
Finally Sean Shannon, holder of the world's fastest talker record showcased his talent and challenged three kids to the fastest ever rendition of the Queen song Bohemian Rhapsody.
Guinness World Records would like to thank everyone who came along and look forward to seeing even more people at next year's event.
Meanwhile, over 200 people took part in the UK's biggest attempt to break the world record for longest reading relay at the festival.
A total of 218 children and adults gathered hoping to smash the current record of 290 readers, set in 2010 in Vienna, Austria.
Each participant read one sentence from award-winning Scottish author Theresa Breslin's book Prisoner in Alcatraz.
Despite being 73 people short, spirits were high at the event.
Guinness World Record adjudicator Claire Burgess confirmed: "218 people took part today. Unfortunately we didn't quite get there, but everyone was very enthusiastic.
"GWR only hold world records, so it won't go on our database but this is the biggest attempt that has taken place in the UK."
