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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.

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Happy Birthday Patrick

Written by

Sean Philips

My good friend and mentor, Patrick Bartholomew turned a ripe young 63 today. For the past several decades Patrick has been an active part of the body piercing/modification  world, and one never afraid to push the boundaries. For a good interview with him, check out this 1997 interview he did for BME.

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Patrick’s not on IAM as much anymore these days, but feel free to blow up his facebook with birthday wishes!

Comments

6 responses to “Happy Birthday Patrick”

  1. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    21 again patrick!

    i do hope you’re well. missing you, please come see us in the wilds of the north again soon!

    much love
    Kim xxx

  2. mark Avatar
    mark

    Mentor, Friend, and ass kicker when needed.
    All the best !
    ;-)<~~~~

  3. Shawn Porter Avatar
    Shawn Porter

    Without guys like Patrick, I wouldn’t be here. Love you, buddy. Hope you had an amazing birthday!

  4. kr3wie Avatar
    kr3wie

    Oh shi* back in -97 he had done about 36 000 piercings? And he avarages about 4k piercings a year? If he’s still going on today witch I hope he does, he would be up at 88 000 piercings, gosh

  5. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar
    RooRaaah Crumbs

    Happy birthday Patrick, sorry it’s late!

    Miss you dude xx

  6. JoAnn Avatar
    JoAnn

    This guy look JUST IDENTICAL to my roommate. It’s a little scary! but awesome

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