The 'rubber man'

The 'rubber man' who always bends over backwards to keep his fans happy: Indonesian contortionist whose favourite positions are the 'cobra' and the 'roast chicken'

• Mbah Bejan can fold his body in two and squeeze into 50cm diameter pipe
• The 68-year-old grandfather of 16 does not have a known medical condition
• Discovered his strange abilities as an 11-year-old while fishing with friends 

By Julian Robinson for MailOnline

Published: 13:34 GMT, 11 November 2015 | Updated: 14:41 GMT, 11 November 2015

A contortionist from Indonesia has showcased his ability to bend his body into a series of remarkable positions. 

Pensioner Mbah Bejan, from the North Kalimantan province is so flexible he can fold his body in two and squeeze into a pipe just 50cm in diameter.

Other incredible positions include 'the roasted chicken', where he lies on his back, swivels his knees through 180 degrees and places his feet flat on his stomach, and the cobra, in which he lies face down and presses his calves to his side. 

Bendy: Pensioner Mbah Bejan, from the North Kalimantan province, is so flexible he can fold his body in two and squeeze into a pipe just 50cm in diameter

 

Flexible: His favourite positions include 'the roasted chicken', where he lies on his back, swivels his knees through 180 degrees and places his feet flat on his stomach

 

Striking a pose:The 68-year-old doesn't have a known medical condition and discovered his strange abilities as an 11-year-old while fishing with friends.

He had accidentally pierced his foot with a thorn on the river bank and twisted his leg to his mouth at an impossible angle.

His friends could not believe what they saw - and assumed he had injured himself quite badly.

Stretching out: The contortionist shows off his incredible abilities by pulling his lower legs out in different directions

 

Contortionist: Mbah Bejan retired from performing in 2001 in order to breed chickens, but he still does his tricks for people who as

Sitting comfortably? Mbah started showing off his talents in public in the mid 70s when he was in his 20s, and made a living from his unbelievable physical feats

It took them some time to realise not only that Mbah was unharmed, but that he also had a unique talent.

Mbah, who has 12 children, said: 'I unconsciously twisted my leg to check my feet. My friends were asking what was wrong with me.

'They were asking how I could twist my leg like that. I replied "what do you mean?" And my friend explained that the soles of my feet were up towards my face.'

 

It took Mbah's friends some time to realise not only that he was unharmed, but that he also had a unique  talent

Balancing act: Mbah perches on his chair and rests his arms on his contorted legs in another extraordinary display

Mbah rests his arms on his upturned feet. He found out about his ability to bend when he pierced his foot with a thorn on a river bank and twisted his leg to his mouth at an impossible angle

Mbah rests his arms on his upturned feet.He found out about his ability to bend when he pierced his foot with a thorn on a river bank and twisted his leg to his mouth at an impossible angle

Mbah started showing off his talents in public in the mid 70s when he was in his 20s, and made a living from his unbelievable physical feats.

Even now the pensioner is able to tuck both his feet under his chin - and even claims that he doesn't feel any pain in his legs.

Although he retired from showbusiness in 2001, Mbah is still a celebrity in his home province, and is more than happy to perform his tricks for anyone who asks him.

 Even now the pensioner is able to tuck both his feet under his chin - and even claims that he doesn't feel any pain in his legs

Although he retired from showbusiness in 2001, Mbah is still a celebrity in his home province, and is more than happy to perform his tricks for anyone who asks him

Mbah rests his head on his upturned foot. He retired from performing 14 years ago in order to breed chickens