21st Century Burlesque Magazine

21st Century Burlesque Magazine has documented the contemporary burlesque scene since 2007. Founded and edited by Holli-Mae Johnson.

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The Noire Pageant Healing Circle by Will M
Black Burlesque Queen Perle Noire Makes History with POC Pageant

In a 2016 interview with Jessica Price, burlesque powerhouse Perle Noire remarked that “any time…

Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender 2020 Postponed
BHoF 2020 Postponed: Exclusive Details

In light of the ongoing global Covid-19 crisis, the Burlesque Hall of Fame has made…

12 Tips on Supporting Friends in Burlesque Competitions
Burlesque VS Corona: A Bumper List of Striptease Services

The global Covid-19 crisis has sent the burlesque community into a tailspin, with countless shows…

Burlesque: The State of Things
Burlesque: The State of Things

When I was asked by the editor of this illustrious publication to write a piece…

The Devilettes at Tease-O-Rama 2005
Burlesque Festivals: A History

Burlesque Festivals! They are the structure behind our scene, the canvas against which we can…

Review: Best Boylesque and Groups – Burlesque Hall of Fame 2019

Matt Finish, Best Boylesque winner in 2015, guides us through the group and boylesque categories…

Camille 2000 at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 2015: 58th Annual Titans of Tease Reunion Showcase. ©Chris Harman/Harman House Photography for 21st Century Burlesque Magazine. Not to be used without permission.
Camille 2000: Aggressive Art from a Lionheart

Sparkly Devil Scholarship recipient Precious Ephemera writes in tribute to burlesque legend Camille 2000 to…

Review: Best Debut - Burlesque Hall of Fame 2019
Review: Best Debut – Burlesque Hall of Fame 2019

Maxi Millions reviews the Best Debut category at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 2019.…

Results: Burlesque Hall of Fame Tournament of Tease 2019

Live Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend results from the 2019 Tournament of Tease, including the…

Queen Inga - 21st Century Burlesque Magazine
Queen INGA

In 2011 I saw Inga Ingenue, a five foot revelation in pink and black stripes,…

She’s Back! Miss Astrid Opens her Mystery Box

“Legendary deadpan dominatrix” emcee Miss Astrid – aka comedian Kate Valentine – has been tearing…