Don Spiro

Kitten DeVille by Don Spiro Renowned burlesque photographer Don Spiro talks the burlesque revival, Tease O Rama, King Kong, Doris Eaton and Jennie Lee’s vision. Interview: Divertida Devotchka You’ve been interested in cinematography and filmmaking since you were a young boy. At the age of only six you were shooting movies with your father’s super 8. I’m curious to know which films you... [Read more]

Julie Atlas Muz

Julie Atlas Muz. Photo: Ted D'Ottavio Julie Atlas Muz by: Femme Vivre LaRouge Julie Atlas Muz has received much acclaim for her work as an actress, burlesque dancer, choreographer, performance artist, and professional mermaid.  Muz has appeared in numerous films, documentaries, and television episodes, and consulted with Kate Winslet as Winslet prepared for her mermaid scene in John Turturro’s... [Read more]

Roxie Moxie

Roxie Moxie. Photo: David Peterman Roxie Moxie, founding member of The Lollie Bombs (Dallas), and later Stripped Screw Burlesque (Seattle) talks big glittery ponds, sexual role-reversal, inside jokes, and surviving marathons. Q: You got your start in burlesque as one of the founding members of The Lollie Bombs.  Can you share a few stories with us on the early days of burlesque in Dallas? Those... [Read more]

Elsa Quarsell: The Domestic Burlesque

Elsa Quarsell, photographer behind the new book The Domestic Burlesque, talks burlesque around the world, self-publishing, and traveling. Agent Lynch by Elsa Quarsell Q: Though Swedish born, London has been your home since 1999, and where you have made a name for yourself as an editorial and fashion photographer.  Your new book, The Domestic Burlesque seems to stray, in content at least, from... [Read more]

That’s My Boa Betch!

Editor’s Note: New Year’s is a time for resolutions and goal setting.  Why not make better communication and improving backstage demeanor one of them?  When we heard about Lori Madison’s “That’s My Boa Betch!” presentation at Burly Con 2011, we thought she would be the perfect gal to teach us how to reach that goal. That’s My Boa Betch!: Your Inner Diva Strikes... [Read more]

DIY: Building an Effective Website

January is time for new beginnings, self-improvement, resolutions, and a fabulous time to focus in on your burlesque business. What’s the number one representation of you and your business? Your website! Here are the basics to developing an effective DIY website in five manageable steps: 1. Step One: Realize that you need an actual website. Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, and whoever else does... [Read more]

Cooking With Courtney Crave: Jan 2012

Fetish model and performer Courtney Crave is not only Texas Pin-Up Model of the Year 2011, as crowned at Hot Rods and Heels, she is a wiz in the kitchen- and she’s kind enough to share her amazing recipes (and their vegan counterparts) with us every month in Cooking with Courtney Crave! Fudge So much was going on with the holidays; spending time with family, avoiding being mauled by mobs while... [Read more]