ISSUE 4
FEATURES

Erochica Bamboo
Erochica Bamboo
 
Young adulthood found Erochica Bamboo searching for a way to express herself. For a time, she studied oil painting, but her desire for immediacy wasn't being fulfilled, and she realized that painting was not the proper means to her sought-after end: "I could not wait for oil painting to dry! But my body is very original and immediate!"....[read more]

Coquette Faux Furriers
Coquette Faux Furriers
 
In the world of burlesque, where decadence reigns supreme, with its feather boas, fur stoles, and seemingly endless yards of silk, you'd be hard-pressed to find a performer who puts animal rights ahead of her own glamour. Owned by a Canadian performer named Bettina, Coquette Faux Furriers specializes in making "fur" products out of synthetic materials...[read more]


Miss Exotic World Pageant 2006
Miss Exotic World Pageant 2006
 
The 2006 Miss Exotic World Pageant ushered in a new era for the Exotic World Burlesque Museum. The relocation from the illustrious goat farm in Helendale, California to the bright lights of Las Vegas was certainly a big change....[read more]

Historic Hollywood Burlesque Theatre
Historic Hollywood Theatre - Burlesque Theatre
 
Over seven million servicemen passed through the doors of San Diego's Hollywood Theatre during its 1940's and 1950's heydays. Located at 314-316 F Street for nearly fifty years, it was the city's only theatre to feature an authentic "big time" burlesque stage show...[read more]

From Tassels to Taxes with Vivienne VaVoom
Vivienne VaVoom
 
Shimmy's advice column features the beautiful Vivienne VaVoom, a performer and author, as Issue 4's guest columnist where she answers questions about performing, lip synching, and costumes....[read more]

Artist Spotlight - Franky Vivid
Franky Vivid
 
This issues Artist Spotlight is on Franky Vivid. Though new to the gallery scene, Franky is no stranger to visual arts, but his new focus is art with sensual, erotic themes....[read more]

 

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