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Walking on hot coals? Swallowing fire? Sticking a pair of scissors down your throat? It’s all in a day’s work for a side show attraction. Last Friday night, the daring circus freaks of the Oh No Variety Show and the Faded Freakshow went mano a mano in a contest of weird skills for an audience blessed with strong stomachs. Photographer Marissa Shevins was there to capture every last macabre move; read on for a tiny taste of what went down.
See also: The 2014 Nan Desu Kan Cosplay Contest
Now see the full Stunt Show to the Death slide show (some images NSFW).