description Satan's Angel Overview
Satan's Angel is an American burlesque performer who became an active figure during the 1960s and 1970s. She is best known for developing and popularizing the fire tassel act, a routine in which she twirls flaming pasties. She performed extensively for civilian and military audiences across the globe, touring clubs throughout Asia, Europe, and the United States. Her distinct performances established her as a recognizable name in the classic mid-century exotic dancing circuit.
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How did Satan's Angel's fire tassel act actually work?
She used specially constructed tassels that could be fueled, ignited and twirled during the performance. The signature routine expanded conventional tassel twirling into a five-tassel fire act.
Where did Satan's Angel begin performing?
Born Angel Cecelia Helene Walker, she began her burlesque career in San Francisco after entering an amateur strip contest at the Moulin Rouge. Her professional career started in the early 1960s.
What was Satan's Angel's full stage billing?
She was billed as "Satan's Angel, the Devil's Own Mistress, Queen of the Fire Tassels." The deliberately theatrical name matched the danger and spectacle of her flaming-tassel routine.
Did Satan's Angel return to burlesque after retiring?
Yes. After retiring in the mid-1980s, she returned to performance in 2002 and later appeared in Burlesque Hall of Fame events. She also taught striptease and fire-tassel techniques to newer performers.
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