From Chainsaws to Sleight of Hand
In the high-stakes world of performance arts, Ian Stewart has long been synonymous with the roar of chainsaws. As the “Chainsaw Juggler,” this Nova Scotia-based entertainer has captivated audiences with death-defying feats, including multiple Guinness World Records for juggling live chainsaws—such as 105 consecutive catches in 2019 and an astonishing 1,185 catches while incorporating two balls in 2020. While those buzzing blades remain a staple of his act, Ian is sharpening his image in a new direction: magic. With a fresh website at www.worldrecordmagician.com and a growing tally of over 20 Guinness, he’s proving there’s more to this daredevil than just dodging disaster.
Ian’s expansion into magic feels like a natural evolution for a performer who’s always blurred the lines between stunt and sorcery. His roots in juggling trace back to childhood, sparked by a book on the craft and endless flips through the Guinness Book of World Records. As soon as he graduated high school he was wielding real chainsaws, turning backyard practice into global acclaim. Yet, magic has been simmering beneath the surface. Ian’s entrance to performing did come from a magician he saw at his play school at age 3.
The launch of www.worldrecordmagician.com marks this exciting chapter. Here, Ian can focus on not just his chainsaws, but all his magical milestones, book corporate shows that mix comedy, hypnosis, and illusion, and catch glimpses of performances that have entertained over 3,500 times worldwide. “The chainsaws are going nowhere,” Ian quips on in a recent interview, affirming his iconic juggling roots. But as he adds layers of magic, misdirection, and mesmerism to his toolkit, it’s clear: Ian Stewart is no one-trick pony. He’s a record-breaking renaissance man, redefining entertainment one illusion at a time.
So basically, check out Ian’s other website at www.worldrecordmagician.com.