Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- Over two months after setting the world record for the longest magic show by an individual, Guinness has officially conferred Ibitoye Kingfahd a.k.a. Faddothegreat with the award.

Faddothegreat achieved the feat after completing 50 hours of nonstop magic from 27 to 29 November 2025.

His effort surpasses the previous record held by UK magician Richard Smith.

Mr Smith's performance lasted 30 hours and 45 minutes on 7 to 8 August 2004 at the Liverpool Moat House, Merseyside, UK.

He completed 331 different tricks and performed a continuous stretch of 11 hr 20 minutes without repeating a trick.

Faddothegreat's record attempt took place at Pop Landmark, Victoria Island, Lagos, where the performer delivered uninterrupted...