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Meet the members of the Sadaluk Clan, who until last year performed in a unique Indonesian freak show

  • Added: 05-Nov-2008
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" Bandung, Indonesia, 2007. Entertainers attract a crowd of thousands. Top of the bill is a freak show. A group of performers known as"

" The Clan"

" ."

" To summon the crowd, the so called freaks even have magical powers. First up from the clan is 33-year-old father of two, [unk] or bubble man. He claims he has superhuman strength."

" Some people are afraid of me. If I get to close to them, they keep away from me."

" 40-year-old [unk], the melting lady is build as being immune to acid."

" I don't want to be treated like an object. I just want enough money to lead a descent life."

" 30-year-old mechanic, [unk], Mamat the"

" Snake Man"

" ,"

" can walk on broken glass or burning coals, unharmed. Huge crowds assemble to be amazed. It's one of the few ways that the clan can earn a living as minor celebrities."

" We like to show what we can do. There's no danger. We're protected by our magical powers."

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