Atlanta Sign Spinner Aims to Regain World Title in Las Vegas

Three Atlanta-area spinners qualified for the 2026 World Sign-Spinning Championships.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Tyler Cartwright, the 2024 world champion sign spinner, is one of three Atlanta-area spinners who qualified for the 2026 World Sign-Spinning Championships on March 7. Cartwright, who works for AArrow Sign Spinners, says he can spin signs with his eyes closed and has increased sales at his previous job at Little Caesars by going out and having fun with the sign spinning.

Why it matters

Sign spinning has become a popular form of advertising and entertainment, with competitions held around the world to showcase the skills of the best spinners. Cartwright's quest to regain his world title highlights the dedication and athleticism required to excel in this unique profession.

The details

Cartwright, who began his career in sign spinning at Little Caesars, can perform complex maneuvers and tricks with the sign, including flips, slides, and other techniques that are judged at the World Sign-Spinning Championships. The judges at the competition are able to detect even the slightest variations in the spinners' performances.

  • The 2026 World Sign-Spinning Championships will be held on March 7.
  • Cartwright was the 2024 world champion sign spinner.

The players

Tyler Cartwright

The 2024 world champion sign spinner who works for AArrow Sign Spinners and travels to train other spinners.

AArrow Sign Spinners

The company that employs Tyler Cartwright, the 2024 world champion sign spinner.

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What they’re saying

“I don't need to actually see it, because it's not leaving my hands. I'm just familiar with the weight of the sign.”

— Tyler Cartwright (atlantanewsfirst.com)

“I found I had more fun doing the sign. I got pretty good at it. I actually increased our sales by going out and having fun.”

— Tyler Cartwright (atlantanewsfirst.com)

“So, these judges, they can tell every slight flip here, a slide on the sign to hold right there.”

— Tyler Cartwright (atlantanewsfirst.com)

“I can see myself being a sign spinner well into my 50s, or at least until I can't hold a sign.”

— Tyler Cartwright (atlantanewsfirst.com)

What’s next

The 2026 World Sign-Spinning Championships will be held on March 7, where Cartwright will look to regain his world title.

The takeaway

Sign spinning has become a unique and athletic profession, with dedicated competitors like Tyler Cartwright pushing the boundaries of what's possible with a simple sign. The World Sign-Spinning Championships showcase the skill, technique, and showmanship of the best spinners in the world.