| The Lizardman | |
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| Born | Erik Sprague June 21, 1972 Fort Campbell, KY |
| Residence | Austin, Texas |
| Occupation | performer |
| Known for | extensive body modifications |
| Website | |
| http://www.thelizardman.com | |
Erik Sprague (born June 12, 1972, Fort Campbell, KY [1]) better known as The Lizardman, is a freak show and sideshow performer, best known for his body modification, including his sharpened teeth, full-body tattoo of green scales, bifurcated tongue, subdermal implants and recently, green-inked lips. There have been rumors of him hoping to get a tail transplant, however those have been debunked because according to Erik himself, it would be impossible.
The Lizardman makes his living as a freak, performing before audiences all over the world. He also makes numerous paid television and public appearances. He has mastered and regularly performs many classic sideshow acts such as the human blockhead, fire eating and breathing, gavage, sword swallowing, the bed of nails, the Human Dartboard, and the insectivore. He also participates in many public and private flesh hook suspension groups and events, and is highly involved in the body modification community. He also writes articles on the Body Modification E-zine.[2] His rock band, LIZARD SKYNYRD, will release a self-titled album in late 2010.
The Lizardman was a Ph.D. candidate at the University at Albany before beginning his transformation.[1] He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York.[1]
The Lizardman also hosts the Jägermeister Music Tour, with bands including Disturbed, Slayer, and Slipknot.[1]
The Lizardman lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife Meghan and their pet ferrets.[1]
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Screen appearances
- 2005 documentary Modify (Stories of people who regard augmenting their bodies as a way of life, whether for artistic reasons or out of pure vanity.)
- The Lizardman had a small part in the 2007 independent mockumentary comedy film Boxboarders!.
- On July 12, 2008, the Lizardman was a guest on The Tyra Banks Show.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "Frequently Asked Questions". The Lizardman. http://www.thelizardman.com/faq.html. Retrieved 2010-10-04.
- ^ "BME Blog". Iam.bmezine.com. http://iam.bmezine.com/?The+Lizardman. Retrieved 2010-10-04.
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