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Los Angeles, California

almighty Opp

A monthly street "service" of handmade puppets and live original puppets, whose devotees profess has the power to change lives. 

Left: A crowd gathers streetside for a monthly service almighty Opp
Right: Flyer for the almighty Opp almighty Opp
Flyer for the almighty Opp almighty Opp
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