Hooker Life

Forty years ago today a great man was born.  Who might you ask?  Well, if you’re an American, then you know him as Pain Solution.  Live in Europe?  Well, if you know the anything about the world of sideshow or flesh hook suspensions then you’ve probably seen the Head Master.

Although he is best known for being a mutli-talented performer, his biggest contributions have been in the world of education.  Besides teaching the art of suspension throughout the world and running a school of sideshow in Oslo, he has worked directly with the Norwegian medical community to explain the art and science behind pain and to show the positive effects of body suspension.

Yes, today is my friend Håvve Fjell‘s 40th birthday.  Unfortunately I cannot be there to celebrate with him.  However, I will be there in a few weeks for the Oslo Suscon. (In my opinion the world’s best suspension convention)

My Story of Håvve
It was December 3rd, 2000 – I had just finished a suspension performance for Torture Garden .  (Opening for Ron Athey)  During my suspension I had managed to rip my knee and was a bit distressed about how to handle the gaping wound.  I remember sitting upstairs at Body Probe Studios staring at the hole when I notice a tall bald man standing over me.

“Hello Allen, I’m Håvve”
“Nice to meet you Håvve, by chance to do have any sutures?”
Now in all honesty, the question was more of sarcastic joke.  Yes I needed to stitch my knee, but I never expected anyone to have anything that might help.
To my surprise he replied, “Yes I do”
He dug through his backpack and handed me a sterile suture pack.
“Wait.  Who are you?”
“I’m Håvve from Oslo.  We have been chatting online.”

At the time it seemed like a random encounter.  Little did I know that I had just met such an amazing person that was not only going to influence the world of suspension, but become such a good friend.

Happy Birthday Old Man

If you weren’t there, words can’t describe the event….but maybe a few of my favorite photos will help do the job
(if you want to see more photos scroll to the links as the bottom of this entry)

Lizard and his ever evolving facial hair

Me and Muffe

Lassi and his whiteout painted teeth

Me and the Courtinator

Lizard taunting Tara
(yeah she told him to fuck off)

Pantera Blacksmith

Pantera and Snake Oil Sideshow

Lassi’s Deep Throating amazes the locals

Lizard and Courtney

The cast and crew

Lizard, me and Snake Oil boys

Pain Solution with 2 of his fans

Havve and Christiane probably one of my favorite photos of these two

By far the best event Courtney and I have ever organized.
What’s next? Who knows, this one took a lot out of us, but not to worry.
We will be bringing you something crazy cool very soon.

More Event Photos:
Lizard Lounge
Naked Lens
Ben Britt

Friday April 2nd, 2010 we are bringing back the Dallas Suscon opening party Freaks & Fetish event to the Lizard Lounge in Dallas. This year’s event will showcase performers and guests from around the world:

	World champion pole dancer Pantera Blacksmith: www.panterab.blogspot.com
	An amazing act never before seen in Texas: From Finland – Snake Oil Sideshow: www.snakeoil.fi
	The return of Pain Solution: www.painsolution.net from Norway
	And our very own Lizardman (www.thelizardman.com) will be rounding out the evening as MC with his unique blend of stand up comedy and sideshow stunt work.

With all our freakish thrills and sexy frills, this is a party you won’t want to miss.
For more information and ticket prices please visit:
http://thechurchdallas.com/event.php?id=1196

To see what you missed last year visit the Church Pictures:
http://www.thechurchpictures.com/viewer/index.php?id=337

And of course a HUGE Thank You to this year’s event sponsors

I’ve been going crazy making banners for the April 17th Event. I actually have 3 more that I think are fantastic, but I’m waiting on the model approval of one, photographer approval on another and both for the third. Hopefully I can get them up soon…but for now here are the ones that are available: (Please blog em, post em, spam em, etc)

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Divina.jpg" alt="La Divina" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Lizard3.jpg" alt="The Lizardman" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17CnA.jpg" alt="Caustic Cayla, Alaina" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Cayla.jpg" alt="Caustic Cayla" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17LadyV.jpg" alt="Lady Vengence" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Ruby.jpg" alt="Jacknife Ruby" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Emrys.jpg" alt="Emrys Yetz" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Chrissy.jpg" alt="Chrissy Bales" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Star.jpg" alt="Jesse Star" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Layne.jpg" alt="Layne D’Angelo" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Truitt1.jpg" alt="Steve Truitt" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17VicSin.jpg" alt="Victoria Sinister" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Truitt2.jpg" alt="Steve Truitt" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Meow.jpg" alt="Melissa Meaow" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Kerr.jpg" alt="Shanda Kerr" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Stigmata.jpg" alt="Stigmata" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Rasco.jpg" alt="Jill Rasco" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Rox.jpg" alt="Roxanne Dale" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Killer.jpg" alt="Killer Art" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Nadyia.jpg" alt="Nadyia" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Painsol.jpg" alt="Pain Solution" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Painsol2.jpg" alt="Pain Solution" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Court.jpg" alt="Courtney Crave" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Lizard2.jpg" alt="Lizardman" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Kali.jpg" alt="Kali Ann" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17AnA.jpg" alt="Athena Fatale, Angela Ryan" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Samar.jpg" alt="Samar" width="336" height="280" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Stitch.gif" alt="Stitch" width="480" height="60" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/April17Lizard2.gif" alt="Lizardman" width="480" height="60" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="http://www.allenfalkner.com/images/Falkner_Banner.gif" alt="Allen Falkner" width="250" height="75" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="images/Falkner_Evite.gif" alt="Lizardman, Pain Solution, Lady Diabla, Body Suspension, Freak Show" width="500" height="900" /></a>

<a href="http://www.thelizardlounge.com/event.php?id=1223"><img src="images/Falkner40b.jpg" alt="Lizardman, Pain Solution, Lady Diabla, Body Suspension, Freak Show" width="500" height="750" /></a>

Yesterday, I did an interview for BME. It was their inaugural podcast and I’m quite happy to be their first. Well, not really the first. Shannon’s BME Radio was started nearly nine years ago. This is actually a homage and rebirth of the old show. Take a listen and let me know what you think.

Click the link below to stream the interview

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