Anna Fur Laxis

As seen on the cover: Anna Fur Laxis by Emily Byrom U.K. burlesque performer Anna Fur Laxis, First Runner-Up for Reigning Queen of Burlesque 2011, talks ridiculousness, BHoF legends, knife-throwing, fans with actual anaphylaxis and ninja training. Interview: Divertida Devotchka Your breathtaking act “The Prestige” won you the title of First Runner-Up for Reigning Queen of Burlesque in June... [Read more]

Lisa Carmen

Lisa Carmen. Photo: FreeYourVixen.com Dallas burlesque instructor and enthusiast Lisa Carmen talks being a ham, the Burlesque Experience®, being “everybody’s cheerleader”, and stripping like you mean it. Interview: Divertida Devotchka Please correct me if I’m wrong, but your personal foray into burlesque started with the creation of the Dallas group Les Femmes Aplomb!, right? Care... [Read more]

Photos and Pasties

Jo Weldon by Allen Lee Editor’s Note: When we at Pin Curl were brainstorming on what new additions to bring into the magazine for 2012, a question and answer etiquette column kept coming up.  You know- backstage etiquette, producer/performer etiquette, all sorts of burlesque related questions filled our heads. We couldn’t think of anyone’s advice we’d rather take than Miss... [Read more]

Dear Lillith: Personal vs. Professional

Lillith Grey has been lighting up the stage for over five years as a burlesque and fetish performer, musician, and emcee, and can frequently be found performing in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. She holds a master’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in education, and is currently completing her Ph.D. in psychology. She has worked as a psychotherapist, educator, and social justice... [Read more]

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]

Lola Van Ella

Lola Van Ella on Best of Pin Curl Magazine 2011. Photo: Shoshana of DallasPinUp.com, MUAH: Ladonna Stein. Special Thanks: One Star Designs, SKS, Besume Our Best of Winter 2011 with the infamous Lola Van Ella on the cover, is out now! Here’s a sneak peak at her interview with Divertida Devotchka and photo shoot with Shoshana For the entire interview & photo shoot, including a tear out poster,... [Read more]

Gina Elise

California girl Gina Elise, the creator and face of Pin-Ups for Vets, talks the 1940’s pin-up aesthetic, fundraising and volunteering at VA hospitals, her late Grandpa Lou, appreciation from the troops, and more. Interview: Divertida Devotchka. Photos: Mark Menchaca When you first created the Pin-Ups for Vets pin up calendar, your purpose was threefold: to sell calendars to raise money for hospitalized... [Read more]