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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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    BMEtv – Mimsy Gleeson

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    Rob

    Today’s BME World Tour video features Mimsy Gleeson, owner of Mimsy’s Trailer Trash Tattoo.

    As you can probably guess by the thumbnail, Mimsy does indeed work out of a trailer.  She’s also a huge fan of old school tattoos and as you’ll find out, they’ve really influenced her style of art.

    To check out the video, just keep on reading.

    If you’ve missed any of the videos so far, you can check them out in the BME World Tour Video Gallery

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    BMEtv – Kian Forreal

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    Rob

    The second BME World Tour video we have for you today is with tattoo artist Kian Forreal, also from Inner Vision Tattoo in Sydney.

    Kian talks about his journey from starting out in Toronto, apprenticing all over the world, and finally settling in Sydney.

    To check out the video, just keep on reading.

    If you’ve missed any of the videos so far, you can check them out in the BME World Tour Video Gallery

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    BMEtv – Gary Grim

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    Rob

    It’s time again to check in on some of the newest videos from the BME World Tour.

    First up is a chat with Gary Grim from Inner Vision Tattoo in Sydney.  Gary talks about getting his start as a piercer, and what the future may hold for him.

    To check out the video, just keep on reading.

    If you’ve missed any of the videos so far, you can check them out in the BME World Tour Video Gallery

  • Sitting on top of the world

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    Rob

    A little while back, the gang from Ascension Body Mods got together for some suspensions.  Below you can check out Lesha.FFG hanging out in the warm New Mexico sun.  You might recognize Lesha from her unique scarification that was featured a couple of years ago.

    After some discussion with Sean and TrickyDick, we decided to name this “The Invisible Chair”.  Of course if there is another name for it, please let me know as the three of us couldn’t think of it.

    Anyway, Steve was the one who threw the hooks for Lesha, and he was also the one to cut down her legs so she could transition into a suicide.  For those of you who have never seen a transition before, keep on reading as Steve sent in a video of the transition.

    There are a lot more videos available in the video galleries, and as you can see by this video, they’re not all related to the hard galleries.  So if you’ve got some videos you’d like to submit, send them in!

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    BMEtv – Swirly Wanx Sinatra

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    Rob

    This week on BMEtv we’re checking in with a couple of long time BME/IAM members, who also happen to be accomplished tattoo artists working out of Sacred Skin Tattoo in Brisbane, Australia.

    In the second video today, we have Swirly Wanx Sinatra, an English tattooer that made the move to Australia a number of years ago after meeting his bride through IAM.

    To check out the video, just keep on reading.

    If you’ve missed any of the videos so far, you can check them out in the BME World Tour Video Gallery

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    by Jonathon
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    by Tori
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  • Tethered in Time
    by Jonathon
    Some suspensions are planned down to the last detail—others arise suddenly, yet carry just as much meaning. For Kyle and Aly, what began as a spontaneous idea became a deeply symbolic expression of shared history and emotional connection. The number of hooks told a story… Read more: Tethered in Time
  • Held by Hooks, and Each Other
    by Jonathon
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    by Coin-coin le Canapin
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  • Suspended, Not Silenced
    by Jonathon
    There’s something undeniably powerful about watching someone working through the stages of suspension. We all build up ideas about ourselves—what we’re allowed to feel, how much we’re allowed to express, when it’s okay to break. For some, suspension is not about pushing physical limits its… Read more: Suspended, Not Silenced