Slavisa Pajkic: The man resistant to electricity

Electricity is both a friend and foe of us, but there are people for whom electricity is just like a friend to play along. Slavisa Pajkic, popularly known as "The battery man," can withstand incredible levels of high voltage current without much harm. He discovered his unique capabilities when he was 17. He was working with high voltage cables when he accidentally pulled a live wire from the ground – a move that should have been followed by fatal electrocution, but Pajkic didn't feel a thing.

Voltages of over 50 volts can cause dangerous levels of electricity to flow through the human body and cause burns, but Slavisa can withstand this and a lot more. His ability has seen him set two world records. His first record was established in 1983 when he was able to take 20,000 volts of electricity without sustaining any injuries to this person. His second world record came in 2003. This time he was able to conduct electricity for long enough to heat a cup of water to about 97 degrees Celsius. It took just over 1 minute and 37 seconds to do this.

Scientists say that the reason behind his ability to resist electric shocks is due to a genetic mutation that results in no sweat and salivary glands. This makes his body resistant to electricity. Scientists suspect current isn't passing through his body but passes on the outside of his skin, which acts as natural insulation. "Battery man", a 2012 Serbian movie, portrays the life story of Slavisa Pajkic (Biba Struja).

Since discovering his incredible ability to withstand electric shocks, Mr Pajkic has made a living for himself and his family by performing high voltage feats and running an electro-therapy clinic from his home. Here, he treats people suffering from conditions such as arthritis by touching them with his electrically charged hands. Slavisa Pajkic is a different man with a unique ability due to a random genetic mutation, a pure manifestation of the miracles in biology.