Alastair Galpin

took to world record-breaking in 2004 after being inspired by a record-setting rally driver in Kenya. What began as a hobby soon escalated into an active publicity pursuit. Today, he promotes the work of social and environmental causes. For these purposes, the most fitting game plans are chosen; then world titles are attempted and frequently created.

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If you would like regular exposure from Alastair's activities, become his Sustaining Sponsor:

• A range of attempts annually
• Your brand in multiple media
• Distribute your own media releases
• Receive product endorsements

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Storytelling

More world records than kids have ever seen! World records in action by the 2^nd biggest Guinness World Records™ breaker of the decade: 2000-2009.

I can bring world records and the efforts behind them to life, through storytelling. With many world records already accredited to me, and various ones in the offing, I provide storytelling sessions to groups and schools. These outline my achievements, providing stories behind record attempts and linking them with live activities. The result is an interactive, feature-rich experience for those involved.

Storytelling builds on the traditional method of passing down stories and teaching about events.
It encourages people to emulate their predecessors. It also uses imagery, oral and real life events to promote excellence and achievement, whilst providing valuable lessons about challenges involved in taking part in stunts.

See this performance live in intermediate schools (age 11-12), designed to encourage children to be their best. Forty-five minutes of interactive encouragement using multimedia, on-stage stunts and presenting is used to spread this positive message. In fact, I’d love it if children became so inspired that they applied a world record angle to their next school project.

Delivery of these storytelling sessions includes the key New Zealand educational competencies of goal-setting and innovation, attitude and confidence, plus perseverance and excellence. Whether children dream of becoming athletes, rugby players or accountants, they will need to develop these competencies.

Once children believe that they can be anything they put their mind to - world record-breakers included - they can truly soar. These messages are given in between a Q&A session, showing a memorabilia collection, mock world record attempts, and explaining how to get started.

You can get an idea of my style of storytelling and making world records appealing by reading some of the stories behind my existing world records.

Each performance features:

• a live activity on average every 4 minutes;
• over 100 photos on screen;
• video and audio;
• success stories;
• and an offer to work alongside WorldRecordChase.com

Audience-inclusive world record challenges include the Largest Simultaneous Standing Jump, the Fastest Drumming and the Most High Fives in a Minute. Those who enter their names in the 'Registry of World Record Dreams' might be called if a suitable opportunity arises.

Costs: NZ $2 inclusive per child ($280 inclusive minimum)
A continuous $5/hr fee also applies for time spent outside the Auckland super city

Items that will be needed include:
Staff on call (ideal group size is 80 - 250); a stage/appearance space width of 8 metres and open walking area to the front; 5 metres of tables to be positioned as needed; one eager student as a helper (if audience do not volunteer); ready data projector; a screen display surface of 8 metres in diameter (ideal, 3 metres minimum); variable lighting as needed; sound capability for multimedia; a microphone (a cordless headset is best); and an I.T. technician with equipment on standby.

International appearances are arranged by negotiation.

Adults! Let the child in you escape during your next conference.

Sometimes it's good, healthy fun for adults to play like kids. Whether you're 45 or 79, if you're wanting a uniquely non-conformist interval at your next conference, get me along. I'll have you doing stuff you last tried when you were little. These presentations are 'raw', they are non-cosmetic, and they're delivered in a direct manner. So they're not for the feint-hearted. Expect something novel - you might just find yourself doing the quirky with your colleagues.

Terms as for Storytelling.

Television talent scouts needed.

Appearing in front of audiences is nothing new to Alastair Galpin, with his experience of taking part in television programmes around the world, breaking world records.

We have thought of some sample sharp-witted TV programme ideas which can easily be made into top TV programmes, ready to go with the quirky host included!