Whipcracking

3 Times Australian Men's Whipcracking Champion

Andrew Thomas has been cracking whips & twirling ropes for the past 25 years.

Andrew featured as one of the main Whip Crackers for the 2000 Opening Ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

In 2024 Andrew was awarded the Guinness Book of Records for Most Whip cracks in 1 minute with one hand – 232 cracks, also he has gone onto become 3 times Australian Men’s Whipcracking Champion – 1998,1999,2007.

Andrew captivated crowds with his awesome talent at the numerous Sydney Royal Easter Shows, 2002 Sydney Mayors New Year’s Party and was well received internationally at the 2002 New Caledonia State Fair, Hong Kong,
Singapore Korea and China promoting the 2006/2007 Sydney Royal Easter Show.

His entertaining performances involve traditional two handed Whipcracking routines combined with his own tricks
such as the Hoof beats of a horse, The Steam Train, nursery rhymes & various sports all this combined with rope spinning.

Andrew’s achievements have honoured him with achieving the 2001 Australia Day Celebrations Young Citizen of the Year, The Land 2006 rural Achiever award.

See Andrew at the Show on Saturday 27th September