About
Sally Marvel is a Chicago-based sideshow and burlesque artist. She's a member of an elite group of dangerous dames being one of a 50 known female sword swallowers world wide! She is strange, alluring, and death defying.
Sally is internationally known. She has thrilled audiences across the U.S., Canada, Scotland, Singapore, and the Philippines with an arsenal of skills including fire performances, angle grinding, human pincushion, glass walking, and whip cracking.
VIBE
Joining the feminine with the bizarre, Sally curates entrancing yet visceral experiences for her audiences to indulge in. She hopes that witnessing her acts will create an opportunity for audience members to escape the mundane, to question what is possible, and to explore their own minds.
INSURANCE
Sally’s acts are insured by Specialty Insurance Agency. She adheres to the safety protocols and standards outlined by Specialty Insurance Agency as well as the safety standards of the broader fire performance community. Proof of insurance is available upon request. A COI listing relevant parties can be provided with advanced notice.
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Upcoming Appearances
2024
Unbridled at Untitled Supper Club
Thu. 3/28 at 7:30 PM
Your favorite burlesque & variété show returns with dazzling performances beginning at 7:30 PM. Performers hypnotize with gravity-defying aerial acts, sensual burlesque numbers, playful acrobatics, and much much more. You won’t be disappointed… but the performers may leave you wanting more. Sally performs in the 8:40 PM set.
Sideshow at The Drifter
Thu. 3/28 at 7 PM
Enjoy a night of variety entertainment at The Drifter, a classic Chicago speakeasy underneath Green Door Tavern. The drifter features craft cocktails & live entertainment on the hour every hour from 7 PM until 11 PM. Sally performs at 10 PM.
Unbridled at Untitled Supper Club
Thu. 4/4 at 7:30 PM
Your favorite burlesque & variété show returns with dazzling performances beginning at 7:30 PM. Performers hypnotize with gravity-defying aerial acts, sensual burlesque numbers, playful acrobatics, and much much more. You won’t be disappointed… but the performers may leave you wanting more. Sally performs in the 7:30 PM set.
Sideshow at The Drifter
Thu. 4/4 at 7 PM
Enjoy a night of variety entertainment at The Drifter, a classic Chicago speakeasy underneath Green Door Tavern. The drifter features craft cocktails & live entertainment on the hour every hour from 7 PM until 11 PM. Sally performs at 9 PM.
She Is Hera for EXXXOTICA Expo - Donald E Stephens Convention Center
Sally Marvel joins She Is Hera (Mizuko Sparks and Tania Gonzalez) at EXXXOTICA Expo.
Fri. 4/12 at 7:45 PM
Sat. 4/13 at 3:45 PM
BUMP. w/ Daya Betty & Utica at Never Have I Ever
Sat. 4/13 at 11 PM
BUMP returns for another sickening event at Never Have I Ever! Bump is an immersive look party filled with sickening music, crazy looks and a night of highs you won’t forget. This month, BUMP brings you Baroque With Expensive Taste. Come in your most cunt look and be ready to dance all night! The party starts at 11 PM. Catch Sally making sparks fly at 1:30 AM.
Burlesque Extravaganza (Geneva, Switzerland)
Fri. 4/26
Prepare to be amazed at the Burlesque Extravaganza! With a cast of 8 incredible international artists, this show is a whirlwind of diversity, uniqueness and unparalleled talent. It’s a one-of-a-kind evening that celebrates the art of Tease and the magic of a modern cabaret. No matter where you're from, your gender, or your style, you're welcome exs to join the party. Expect a warm and inclusive atmosphere where creativity knows no limits. Don't miss this unforgettable evening where the world comes together on a sparkling stage at the iconic Club Chauderon 18 in Lausanne!
Cabaret Lune Noire (Bern, Switzerland)
Wed. 5/1
Details coming soon!
Zürich Burlesque Festival (Zürich, Switzerland)
Fri. 5/3 & Sat. 5/4
Details coming soon!
Show-Me Burlesque & Vaudeville Festival: Spectaculaire (St. Louis)
Sat. 5/18 at TBA
Show-Me Burlesque Festival in St. Louis is a three-day festival dedicated to glitz, glam, and breathtaking talent, featuring spectacular burlesque, vaudeville, circus, and variety entertainment from every gender and from around the world!
Cathedral After Dark Presents: Neon Underworld at Epiphany Center For The Arts
Step into a realm of enchantment and artistic wonder with Cathedral: After Dark, an extraordinary event set within the mystical embrace of Epiphany Center for the Arts Chicago. This immersive Burlesque performance and multi-disciplinary experience unites artists from diverse backgrounds, inviting you to embark on a captivating journey through a world where creativity knows no boundaries.
Sat. 6/1 at 7:30 PM
Midsommar Fest
Sun. 6/9 at 4:45 PM
Vaudeville returns to Midsommar Fest, presented by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. Catch AJ and Sally on the Berwyn Stage, located at Berwyn & Clark, at 4:45 PM.
Freak Out at Hansa Theater Spielpan (Hamburg, Germany)
8/1 - 9/29
Details coming soon