Perhaps it is this 'hard' that fascinates me. In the face of repeated failures, there is no shortcut, no know-how." - Tian Rui

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. And why not... you can always trade your unwanted GUINNESS® items for a 'guinntique' more suited to your own collection! I want more people to see that we can get together, explore and challenge together, and bring Joy and enlightenment to more people." 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!After the end of his most recent 12-hour challenge, Tian Rui chose to pull down his own house of cards.

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. 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." 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. No glue, no special effects, with all his works built by his bare hands, are the reasons why his works are admired by many.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.” 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.