Merlin casts his spell

ATTRACTING some puzzled looks from passers-by, Merlin Cadogan takes a deep breath and juggles three objects underwater for a world record time of one minute 20 seconds.

The bizarre stunt in Pottersfield Park, London, was one of several record- breaking pursuits which took place across the globe yesterday for Guinness World Records Day.

Other records to tumble included those for the largest pop group, the largest tug of war tournament, the most stairs climbed in one minute while balancing a person on the head, and the largest gathering of people dressed as characters from The Wizard of Oz.

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