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La Machine

The puppeteers at work

Adam Riozzi is treated to a front seat view underneath the spider to see the puppeteers at work. The puppeteers are part of a large team who operate the spider including one for each leg!

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Posted on Saturday 6th September by Adam Riozzi

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