Residents and visitors in East Gippsland are in for a thrilling show this Australia Day long weekend, as five-time Guinness World Record holder Nathan “Whippy” Griggs brings his high-energy whip-cracking performance to the region.
Griggs will perform at the Metung Village Green on Monday, January 26, before heading to the Cann River Community Centre on Tuesday, January 27.
Known for his lightning-fast hands and signature Aussie humour, Griggs is officially the quickest whip cracker on the planet. He holds Guinness World Records for the most cracks in one minute with two whips — an eye-watering 697 — and with a single whip, 359 cracks. He also holds the record for the world’s longest whip, which stretches 100 metres.
Originally from South-Western Australia, Griggs began practising at age 14 after being inspired by a performer at Timber Creek.
“I saved up $55 to buy my first whip and it took me a week just to get a sound out of it,” he recalls.
By 19, he had turned his passion into a professional career, touring Australia and overseas for over a decade.
Now based in Mataranka, Northern Territory, Griggs spends the dry season performing locally before hitting the road during
the wet season. His shows combine jaw-dropping skill, entertaining demonstrations, and plenty of laughs, making them a hit with audiences of all ages.
