Jamie sets the inaugural mark on the CCTV Guinness World Records Special in Beijing, China.
A RIVALRY THAT
KEEPS RAISING THE BAR.
Jamie Keeton and Japan’s Shunichi Kanno have traded one of Guinness World Records’ most visually unforgettable titles for years.
SHUNICHI KANNO
JAPAN
Guinness World Records currently lists Shunichi Kanno as the record holder for the most drink cans placed on the head using air suction. He achieved 13 cans in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on July 8, 2026.
Kanno practiced positioning additional cans on his temples and cheeks to surpass Jamie’s 12-can mark.
View the official Guinness listing ↗Shunichi Kanno of Japan surpasses Jamie’s first record.
Jamie reclaims the title in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Kanno answers with a new record in Barcelona, Spain.
Jamie retakes the title live at the Dark Art and Oddities Con at Northern Illinois University.
JAMIE’S PERSONAL BESTKanno becomes the current holder in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on July 8.
CURRENT RECORDTWELVE CANS.
ONE HEAD.
HISTORY AT NIU.
Jamie’s 12-can performance at the Dark Art and Oddities Con was later approved by Guinness World Records. The event was produced by Willy Adkins at Northern Illinois University and marked Jamie’s third time capturing this record title.