Little did they know, but the audience at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender in April 2016 were treated to the winning act of the new Miss Exotic World, Reigning Queen of Burlesque, Poison Ivory! While we wait for shots of her performance at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 2016, here is a glimpse of the winning act.
All images copyright Chris Harman for 21st Century Burlesque Magazine.
Quoted in major international newspapers and held in high esteem and affection by the international burlesque community, 21st Century Burlesque Magazine has documented the contemporary burlesque scene since 2007. Founded and edited by Holli-Mae Johnson.
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