A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Experience of a lifetime?

John Durante and Ron Garza helping pierce at the Phuket Vegetarian Festival in Sa Pan, Thaiand…

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64 responses to “Experience of a lifetime?”

  1. RustY Avatar

    I always wanted to see what it looks like a year after or so, and to find out what are the long term implications of having your cheek muscles shredded.

  2. RustY Avatar

    I always wanted to see what it looks like a year after or so, and to find out what are the long term implications of having your cheek muscles shredded.

  3. Sah Avatar
    Sah

    On a sort of related note, I keep seeing John Durante featured on modblog, and every time I see him I think how much I love his look. Just tought I’d say it now, seeing as I’ve not mentioned it any of the other times I’ve thought it (and I don’t believe compliments should be left unsaid).

  4. Sah Avatar
    Sah

    On a sort of related note, I keep seeing John Durante featured on modblog, and every time I see him I think how much I love his look. Just tought I’d say it now, seeing as I’ve not mentioned it any of the other times I’ve thought it (and I don’t believe compliments should be left unsaid).

  5. hannah Avatar
    hannah

    I’d like to know how “Phuket” is properly pronounced. I tend to say “foo – ket”. Is this right?

    Awesome photos though.

  6. hannah Avatar
    hannah

    I’d like to know how “Phuket” is properly pronounced. I tend to say “foo – ket”. Is this right?

    Awesome photos though.

  7. obsidian_wings Avatar
    obsidian_wings

    I think it is pronounced poo-ket, I could be wrong though

  8. obsidian_wings Avatar
    obsidian_wings

    I think it is pronounced poo-ket, I could be wrong though

  9. John Durante Avatar
    John Durante

    Dear Sah…. I couldant find you on IAM, so hope you read this… Thanx so much, that is quite a complement… You should hit me up, and say hi!!! Anyway Thanx again!!! Peace, John D

  10. John Durante Avatar
    John Durante

    Dear Sah…. I couldant find you on IAM, so hope you read this… Thanx so much, that is quite a complement… You should hit me up, and say hi!!! Anyway Thanx again!!! Peace, John D

  11. StillHereSXE Avatar
    StillHereSXE

    John D, and Ron Garza…I envy you, and respect you even more.

    Role models.

  12. StillHereSXE Avatar
    StillHereSXE

    John D, and Ron Garza…I envy you, and respect you even more.

    Role models.

  13. Jacki D Avatar
    Jacki D

    @ # 26

    Come on man, Seriously. Try and learn a TINY LITTLE BIT ABOUT HUMAN BIOLOGY! Since when are your cheeks muscles? Can you move your cheeks can you? without using suction etc from your mouth? my god some people are fucking stupid.

  14. Jacki D Avatar
    Jacki D

    @ # 26

    Come on man, Seriously. Try and learn a TINY LITTLE BIT ABOUT HUMAN BIOLOGY! Since when are your cheeks muscles? Can you move your cheeks can you? without using suction etc from your mouth? my god some people are fucking stupid.

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