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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Eva Mae Garnet by Vixen Photography
Burlesque Performers: Know When To Share Your Spotlight

As burlesque artists, we rarely do it all on our own. We still have photographers…

Michelle L'amour and the Stripper's Holiday 2015 trainees.
Di Lovely: Stripper’s Holiday 2015

It all came full circle when I got the invitation e-mail from Michelle L’amour. I’ve…

Jeez Loueez competing for Best Debut at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 2014 Tournament of Tease. ©Don Spiro
Jeez Loueez “Upset, Conflicted and Angry” After New Orleans Burlesque Festival

Take ten minutes out of your evening to watch this brave video from Jeez Loueez,…

Review: Burlesque Noir, Starring Tempest Storm (Blackpool, UK)
Review: Burlesque Noir, Starring Tempest Storm (Blackpool, UK)

[wp-review] When it was announced at the beginning of the year that Burlesque Noir 2015…

Burlesque Activism: Bunny Buxom Discusses Rabbit Hole Productions

I am a member of the New York City burlesque community. I started performing nearly four…

J. Von Stratton Celebrates 'Queen of the Roses' Win With Stunning Photo Shoot
J. Von Stratton Celebrates ‘Queen of the Roses’ Win With Stunning Photo Shoot

J. Von Stratton was recently crowned ‘Queen of the Roses’ at the annual Oregon Burlesque…

Between the Sheets
9 Reasons Why Between the Sheets is the Hottest Burlesque Ticket in London

Between the Sheets: An Intimate Cabaret brings burlesque bang up to date with flair, authenticity…

REVIEW: Briefs (London Wonderground 2015)
REVIEW: Briefs (London Wonderground 2015)

[wp-review] Back in London for the fourth time and enjoying an extended run at London…

Vicky Butterfly at the Perth International Burlesque Festival. ©John Leonard
Alyssa Kitt’s Perth International Burlesque Festival Diary

Alyssa Kitt recaps the Perth International Burlesque Festival, also starring Vicky Butterfly, Medianoche, Lola The…

Alyssa Kitt at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend Tournament of Tease in The Orleans Showroom, Las Vegas. ©Chris Harman/Harman House Photography for 21st Century Burlesque Magazine. Not to be used without permission.-
Alyssa Kitt’s Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend Debut Diary

Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 2015 Best Debut competitor Alyssa Kitt shares her pageant experience……

Roxie Le Rouge at the Snake Oil Festival 2015. ©Indulge Images
Eva la Feva’s Snake Oil Festival Burlesque Diary

Glitter crash is real. And it is devastating. One delayed flight home and a rehearsal…