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Pain Solution puts the art back into performance art

Written by

Sean Philips

Here is a video sent from our friends in Pain Solution. These guys really have a great grasp on the performance art side of sideshow performance, and I hope everyone enjoys this video as much as I did.

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DivX download (45 MB) link for BME members: Extreme2 or Full members

PS: Thanks to Roo, for making this video into a format even I could figure out how to post.

Comments

11 responses to “Pain Solution puts the art back into performance art”

  1. blackroses Avatar
    blackroses

    i always wondered why people swallow razor blades…even for entertainment the risk is just stupidly high?!
    maybe thats jsut because i will never have the nerve to do that:)

    way cool video however, very cool performances.

  2. Rolf Avatar
    Rolf

    A great show. You must see it!!!
    I love the show.

  3. aivi Avatar
    aivi

    They were amazing at Helsinki Sideshow Night Vol.2!
    I was most concerned when the Maniac ate glass and washed it down with window cleaner. It was also really interesting to study the structure of the acts with beds of nails; the concentration, same breathing pattern etc.

  4. anametamystik Avatar
    anametamystik

    Blackroses: I do it because it’s rare and appears to be very dangerous. Congrats to Maniac for his excellent presentation.

  5. clockorange Avatar
    clockorange

    Wonderful video!
    I want to see their show again )

  6. TeenageMutantKillerTomato Avatar
    TeenageMutantKillerTomato

    It’s kind of funny when these things don’t shock you, you just appraise the quality of the performance.

  7. Tore Thunder Avatar
    Tore Thunder

    I never get tired of their show and hope to see it some time soon again 🙂

  8. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    #1 – it’s because Lou Reed told them to! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO_WOi92YWo

  9. blackroses Avatar
    blackroses

    @ anametamystik: fair enough

  10. goldust Avatar
    goldust

    This video is great)

  11. BeckyBoo Avatar
    BeckyBoo

    Best group ever, awesome quality! Keep rocking!

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