The moment I wore my headphones and started working on the structure I was in a different world. - Arnav Earlier this year, Tian Rui built a 27-story house of cards and broke the Guinness World Records title for the tallest house of cards built in 1 hour with a total height of 2.17 m (7 ft 1.4 in). He finally succeeded in breaking the Guinness World Records title of tallest house of cards built in 12 hours with total of 50 stores and the height of 3.37 m (11 ft 0.67 in) In Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Tian Rui, aka the "house of cards architect" showed the entire process of building the tallest house of cards in 12 hours through live streaming from multiple platforms online. On his online personal channel, you can find his works of art - made from playing cards - such as a castle based on the one from the movie Frozen, which required 40 hours of work and 12,000 cards; A nine-hour, 8,800-card temple based on the Temple of Heaven; and also Big Ben, which took 18 hours and 10,000 cards to build.

Many collectors limit their collection to a certain area - waiter trays or playing cards perhaps. Others take the plunge and acquire all they come across bearing the famous brand name 'GUINNESS'. Due to having limited space in his room, he began by creating smaller structures, some of which can be seen on his YouTube channel, arnavinnovates.

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After the end of his most recent 12-hour challenge, Tian Rui chose to pull down his own house of cards. Perhaps it is this 'hard' that fascinates me. In the face of repeated failures, there is no shortcut, no know-how." - Tian Rui Despite painstakingly planning the build, Arnav said he had to “improvise a lot” when issues arose, such as when St. Paul’s Cathedral partially collapsed, or when the entire Shaheed Minar fell down.

Three years of hard work and practise in making smaller structures improved my skill and gave me the confidence for attempting a world record,” Arnav said. The former record holder was Bryan Berg (USA), who completed the 48-story house of cards in March 2016, with a total height of 3.26 m (10 ft 8.35 in).

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The scope of his work gradually increased in size, going from knee-high structures to a floor-to-ceiling replica of the Empire State Building. Tian chose to livestream his attempt on Guinness World Records Day to thank his followers, whom have encouraged and accompanied Tian Rui from the very beginning. Arnav struggled to balance his schoolwork and record attempt throughout the six weeks, but he was committed to completing his card construction. “It was very tough to do both, but I was determined to overcome all difficulties,” he said. He is my idol and my target. Building cards is really too difficult, but it won’t make me regret if I could be like him someday." No glue, no special effects, with all his works built by his bare hands, are the reasons why his works are admired by many.

And why not... you can always trade your unwanted GUINNESS® items for a 'guinntique' more suited to your own collection! At times you have to decide on the spot if an alteration or change of approach is required. Making such a huge project was very new to me.” Item: 134815220073 Guinness Playing Cards - Double Set, Antique, 1940s. The cards feature the iconic Guinness logo and are a great addition to any collection of playing cards. The cards are in excellent condition and have been well-preserved over the years. This is a double set of Guinness playing cards from the 1940s, perfect for collectors of vintage breweriana and advertising memorabilia. The cards feature the iconic Guinness logo and are a great addition to any collection of playing cards. Whether you're a fan of Guinness or just appreciate the design of vintage advertising, these cards are a must-have. The cards are in excellent condition and have been well-preserved over the years. With a focus on the era of the 1940s and the type of playing cards, this set is a unique and valuable addition to any collector's inventory. The Guinness brand is world-renowned and beloved by many, making these cards a truly special item for fans of the brand. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of brewing history with these antique playing cards. November 2022 was the 19th Guinness World Records Day and challengers from all around the world gathered to celebrate their record-breaking attempts!

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