World's Most Pierced Man Denied Entry in Dubai Over Black Magic Fears

The world's most pierced man, 53-year-old, Rolf Buchholz from Germany, was denied entry into Dubai on Saturday (16 August), ahead of his planned guest appearance at a Dubai nightclub, amidst black magic fears.

Buchholz was all set to make an appearance at the Cirque Le Soir nightclub at the Fairmont Hotel in Dubai, as part of the club's 'Freaks and Beats' night on Friday (15 August).

Jad Lahoud, the Executive Director of Pragma Lifestyle, which operates the club, said in a statement to Gulf News: "Cirque le Soir Dubai always strives to bring unique entertainment and concepts to the UAE, however we will always act in line with the laws that govern this nation.

"We will always be on the look out for new acts and performers that will bring something new to the nightlife scene, whilst ensuring they are in line with the rules and regulations. It was a shame that Rolf couldn't join us this time."

Soon after being denied entry in Dubai, Buchholz took to Twitter to vent his anger.

I am at Dubai airport. They let me not in the country. The luggage is lost. I am ok. (sic)

— Rolf Buchholz (@rolf_de) August 15, 2014

On the way back home. Dubai I will never come back!!! — Rolf Buchholz (@rolf_de) August 15, 2014

At the end I got an answer why I can't enter Dubai: The Immigration thought I am Black Magic. Stupid people.

— Rolf Buchholz (@rolf_de) August 16, 2014

Back in Germany. My lagguage is in Dubai. — Rolf Buchholz (@rolf_de) August 16, 2014

Dubai Customs officials gave no official statement, however, Buchholz's critics were quick to justify the actions of the authorities.

@rolf_de How about a little understanding of where you are going? Piercings are haram, as are tattoos. Organisers fault for even trying.

— Emz (@EmmaPinkyB) August 17, 2014

@rolf_de some news sites claim you're the leader of devil worshippers

— ️خالد☕️Khaled☕️Халед (@khaled) August 16, 2014

That dosnt mean we r stupid, we just make sure not to allow divils in our country not to scare our kids (sic) @rolf_de

— '̨·ʚ̛ɞ̨⌣ мคnคι (@ManalMohd) August 16, 2014

@rolf_de They should put you in the magnetic jail — المهندس محمد كراني (@MohamedKarrani) August 16, 2014

@rolf_de thats not because u r black magic but because u r one of Worshipers of demons

— '̨·ʚ̛ɞ̨⌣ мคnคι (@ManalMohd) August 16, 2014

@rolf_de LOOOL sorry buddy, but Dubai is not your place .. try las vegas thats the kind of places you wanna your show ON ! — الشاعرة لطـيـفـه (@HHLatifa) August 16, 2014

Rolf Buchholz is a Guinness World Record holder for the most piercings in the world. He has 453 piercings and an implanted pair of horns on his head.

Besides piercings, Buchholz has a passion for suspensions. He went through his 200th suspension in March 2013.