Thread: Carmion: 1901 Striptease Burlesque Strong-Woman performer!

Apologies if this is a re-post, but This is just the most amazing thing I've found in ages....
I was browsing the net for sideshow freaks and medical anomalies….as you do....when I can across this lady: Laverie Vallee Carmion, from the site thehumanmarvels.com

“Going by her stage name Carmion, she was a Sacramento born trapeze artist who possessed strength and a physique most men would be envious of. However, she was most well known for her risqué striptease performances.

The act opened with Charmion taking the stage in full Victorian attire. She would then mount the trapeze and proceed to undress to her leotard while performing impressive and strength-dependant stunts. The act was incredibly impressive and provocative for the era. However, the controversy created by her performances did not prevent the formulation of a devoted, and mostly male, fan base.

One of her greatest fans was Thomas Edison. As a result of that adoration, on November 11, 1901 Charmion committed a simplified version of her act to film for Edison. The film, simply entitled ‘Trapeze Disrobing Act’ focused more on the erotic aspect of the performance, though a few remarkable feats of strength are featured.”



So, a Strong-Woman, Trapeze Artist, and I guess a Burlesquer! What a gal! There is also this YouTube vid as well, I particularly like the way she chucks her clothes into the gallery!

YouTube - Trapeze Disrobing Act

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wow! i've seen that video so many times and never known who the artist was!!
i love the toe hang she does; you see artists doing that now and they place soooo carefully while this lady just whacks them on and lets go!

awesome
thanks

xx