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Sally Marvel

About

While she calls Chicago home, Sally Marvel is an internationally performing circus-sideshow and burlesque artist. Her skills have been showcased in large theatrical productions, at private parties, corporate events, family-friendly festivals, lifestyle conventions, and in edgier nightlife productions. Some of her notable appearances include Hansa Theatersall (Hamburg), Zurich Burlesque Festival where Sally was a headlining artist, Torture Garden (Edinburgh), Halloween Horror Nights (Singapore), Circus Journey productions (Canada), and touring with Hellzapoppin' Circus Sideshow Revue. Her talents have landed Sally in the media on multiple occasions and will perhaps soon land her on a stage near you. 

SKILLS

sword swallowing • fire eating • fire breathing • fire dancing • angle grinder spark shows • human pincushion • glass walking • whip cracking 

VIBE


She is strange, alluring, and death defying! 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.

Sideshow Videos

Sideshow Videos

News & Updates

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Bōtánerō Burlesque

Starting Thursday 12/5

“Come cozy up at Bōtánerō for an intimate evening of dinner, drinks, and burlesque.

 

Bōtánerō Burlesque, presented by Sally Marvel, features captivating pop-up performances from a rotating cast of remarkable burlesque artists. DJ Ben Castaneda sets the vibe for your after dinner session.

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In the Press

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"Chicago's only sword-swallowing burlesque performer Sally Marvel: 'Being a naked woman with a sword is always empowering'"

Chicago Tribune
March 14, 2019

by Jessi Roti

Upcoming Appearances

Club Chiffon: Bedtime Burlesque

Thursday, Nov 21, 2024

9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

The Promontory

5311 S Lake Park Ave W

Chicago, IL 60615

Cathedral III:
Laser Labyrinth Burlesque

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024

6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Epiphany Center for the Arts

201 S Ashland Ave

Chicago, IL 60607

Bōtánerō Burlesque

Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Bōtánerō

1413 N Ashland Ave

Chicago, IL 60622

Bōtánerō Burlesque

Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Bōtánerō

1413 N Ashland Ave

Chicago, IL 60622

Variety at The Drifter

Friday, Nov 29, 2024

9:30 PM

The Drifter

676-8 N Orleans St

Chicago, IL 60654

Eden Chicago

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024

8:30 PM – 2:00 AM

Metro

3730 N Clark St

Chicago, IL 60613

World Oddities Expo

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024

12 PM – 8 PM

Donald E. Stephens

Convention Center

5555 North River Road

Rosemont, IL 60018

Cabaret Jubilee!

Dec 16 - 22, 2024

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Fulton Market Kitchen

311 N Sangamon St

Chicago, IL 60607

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