Doug The Great - Entertainer
Stiltwalking, juggling, magic and more!
Doug Motivates!
High Hopes
The Ups and Downs of breaking a Guinness World Record (GWR) for Tallest and Heaviest Stilts ever mastered and how you can achieve your dreams.
Doug shares his 27-year journey of “Failing Forward” towards international recognition for his Tall Stilt accomplishments.
To date over $100,000.00 dollars raised for Participation Support Services Brantford
“A challenge that become an opportunity to help those who live a challenge everyday”
On October 21, 2023, Doug (The Great) Hunt at age 67 made history and took back his Guiness World Record for Tallest Stilts ever Mastered. Doug took 14 unassisted steps on stilts measuring 55 feet! He successfully reclaimed the record that he first earned over 20 years ago. While doing so, Doug and his Stilt Team raised over $28,000.00 for people who are Physically Challenged.
The stilts used on October 21, 2023 were made of carbon fibre and weighed 140 pounds combined (70 pounds each). Three cranes were needed. Two cranes were parked side by side, that were extended about 60 feet in the air, with two safety cables between them and a third crane with an aerial lift was situated in the middle to offer a platform for Doug’s safety and those assisting.
It took six people to move the stilts in place. They were affixed with boots for Doug to step into at the top. Throughout the attempt, Doug was able to hold onto the taut cables for support or lean over to the platform as needed. It was only 12 degrees, with strong winds that day.
Doug achieved this feat through hard work, perseverance, and determination. Doug, his team, and supporters raised funds for Participation Support Services who helps to provide support to adults with physical disabilities and complex needs live independently.
Doug the Great – Entertainer
As an accomplished Stilt Walker, juggler and magician, Doug has entertained many people for over twenty-five years. On stilts, Doug has performed for the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre, for the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre, at the top of the CN Tower and at the Niagara Falls and Windsor Casino’s. Doug was doing so well as a stilt walker entertainer that when anyone in Canada mentioned ‘stilt walker’ Doug’s name would come up.
How this relates to you.
Everyone has challenges and you are no different. It's how you deal with them that matters. A bump in the road is not the end of the road unless you want it to be. Doug's presentation will motivate you to accept the challenges in life as something to use to your advantage and move forward. Go to the Contact US page to see how we can work together for an amazing presentation!