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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News & Updates
Switzerland
4/26 - 5/4
I'm excited to return to Europe with nights of performances across Switzerland. Details coming soon!
Upcoming Appearances
2024
Dancing Queen ABBA Glitter Disco
Fri. 4/19 at 9 PM
Calling all Super Troupers! Bring out the bell bottoms and platform shoes! Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger and Chop Shop bring you the ultimate ABBA Glitter Disco party.
Live the golden age of Studio 54 and all of your Mamma Mia dreams with a huge disco party tribute. DJ 2Nite will be spinning everything from ABBA to the Bee Gees to the Village People to the Grease soundtrack and plenty of 70s & 80s party anthems including lots of Queen! Sally will perform a burlesque act to ABBA at 11 PM.
4/20 Cirque du So-Lit Afterparty
Sat. 4/20 at 8 PM
Keep the high going at the Cirque du So-Lit afterparty with a very special Sauced and Saucy:
Abhijeet & Rah Rah Girl present Sauced and Saucy: Cirque du So-Lit with music by DJ Ariel Zetina with performances at 8p by O'laysia, Kerosene, Claire Tores, & Sally Marvel
RSVP required, but a ticket does not guarantee entry. Must be 21+ w/ ID
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!
Variety at The Drifter
Thu. 5/23 at 7 PM & 9 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 7 PM and 9 PM.
Zürich Burlesque Festival at Plaza Bar (Zürich, Switzerland)
Fri. 5/3 at 6:30 PM
A burlesque Varietease-Show with international Starlets & Artists. It’s exciting, it’s thrilling!
Zürich Burlesque Festival at Plaza Bar (Zürich, Switzerland)
A burlesque Varietease-Show with international Starlets & Artists. It’s exciting, it’s thrilling!
Sat. 5/4 at 6:30 PM
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!
Variety at The Drifter
Thu. 5/23 at 7 PM & 9 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 7 PM and 9 PM.
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
Sensational, stunning, sexy FREAK OUT is pure entertainment. It’s shocking, offensive, and scandalously wonderful. Don't miss it!
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