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.
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Upcoming Appearances
2024
8/1 - 9/29
Freak Out at Hansa Theatersall (Hamburg, Germany)
Sensational, stunning, sexy FREAK OUT is pure entertainment. It’s shocking, offensive, and scandalously wonderful. Don't miss it!
Sat. 10/5 at 8:30 PM
Sanctuary Cabaret at Aloft Circus Arts
See the best circus artists in Chicago, and visiting guests from around the world, present their circus acts their way--no theme to perform to, no larger show concept--just their pure artistic vision. This is circus in it's most honest expression in a repurposed 114 year old church.
Tues. 10/8
"Toon In With Me" on MeTV Toons
Details coming soon!
Sat. 10/26 after 5 PM
Howlin' at the Moon at Naper Settlement (Naperville, IL)
Howlin at the Moon is a 21+ Halloween Festival featuring live music, performances, drinks, food trucks, and vendors.
Sat. 11/2 at 8:30 PM
Sanctuary Cabaret at Aloft Circus Arts
See the best circus artists in Chicago, and visiting guests from around the world, present their circus acts their way--no theme to perform to, no larger show concept--just their pure artistic vision. This is circus in it's most honest expression in a repurposed 114 year old church.
Sat. 12/7 at 8 PM
Skirt Club presents "Walk On the Wild Side" (Chicago)
Skirt Club Signature is a play party for creatures of true curiosity. You choose how your night unfolds. Our events are designed for women by women. Skirt Club parties are for members only.