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TRICK OR TREAT 

Or, perhaps a bit of both. Throughout these 

pages you will find a myriad of ideas for costumes, 

playclothes and just plain fun ways to 

dress for the Halloween season. The harvest 

moon is rising against the autumnal skyline, 

getting the wolves, the sheep and even bo 

peep howling! What better way to spend 

the upcoming days than to prepare for 

the lunar rising and other surprisings 

for October 31 and beyond, including 

the 2004 Diabolique Ball (see 

back cover). Remember, place your 

costume orders by Oct 15 if you 

want special shoes, costumes or 

accessories to make your grand 

entrance truly unforgettable! 

Log onto our web site at 

www.passional.us or call 877-U- 

CORSET today. 

Right: Saturday night fever by 

moonlight is a rubbery climax 

you won't soon forget in this 

latex dress shirt complete 

with pearl buttons. 

w h a t ’ s i n s i d e 

VAMPS AND TRAMPS ............... 4 

new!! DEAR PASSIONAL ......... 5 

VIRTUAL BOXING .................... 6 

A MINI HAUNTING .................. 7 

PASSIONAL READING .............. 7 

HOPPIN’ HAPPENINGS ............ 8 

fRIGHT FETISH ....................... 9 

philLY EVENT CALENDAR .... 10 

APHRODITE GALLERY ............. 12 

love bites ............................. 13 

pASSIONAL pERSPECTIVES .... 14 

passion 101 workshops ...... 15 

THE PERFECT ALIBI ................ 17 

horoscopes ......................... 18 

PASSIONAL SOUNDS ............... 19 

PLAYTHINGS ........................... 19 

LOS DIAS DE LOS MUERTES ... 20 

SOUTH ST. HALLOWEEN ......... 21 

MAKEOVERS ........................... 21 

DADDY’S BODY ART ................ 21 

passional adventures ..... 22 

HALLOWEEN CHAINS ............ 23 

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Publisher: 

Lady Passional 

Visualist© 

Anton Puc 

aka Daddy Passional 

Photography: 

Evi Numen 

Kid Passional 

Jonathan Sorbert 

Sandy Ramirez 

Webmistress: 

Cindie 


Contributing Writers: 

Grant Antrews 

Devil Dawg 

Kelli Dunham 

Lee Galwatcha 

Ded Girl 

Naughty Nurse Justine 

Kosmic Karen 

Kali Morgan 

Anton Puc 

Shari Stern 

Annual subscriptions to Passional Magazine are now available! Get eleven issues delivered to your door for 

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records are available to advertisers upon request. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and 

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PASSIONAL is also a retailer of genuine corsets, fashions and adult accessories. The PASSIONAL Boutique 

is located at 704 S. 5th St., Philadelphia (one block from South Street) and is open daily from noon-10pm. 

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h a l l o w e e n i d e a s 

VAMPS & TRAMPS 

Top Row, Left: Tough Love is the name of her game, framed 

by a simple zip-front latex dress. Right: Pretty in Pink. A lass 

has nothing to lose in this one-of-a-kind pink latex scrunch 

blouse and matching mini from Gaelyn & Cianfrani. 

Bottom Row, Left: Gothic Elegance is made easy with the 

Sorrow Bustier by Lippy combined with a fully finished 

floor-length tutu featuring satin-enforced seams and 

accessorized with pointed formal satin gloves. Center: No 

compromise in this stylish rub 

ubber ber vamp gown 

with Asianstyle 

frog closure by Gaelyn & Cianfrani. Right: This jester 

collar by Cora brings out the evil empress in any woman. 

Available in patent leather and also as a cape for $149. Simple 

Victorian leather corset serves up the main dish with style. 

Opposite page: Short waisted European designed satin 

corset with nylon panel, now available in red and black or 

blue in back for only $169 at PASSIONAL. 

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d e a r p a s s i o n a l 

Go ahead, let us have it! 

In the months since our debut, many of you have taken the time to express your thoughts to us. Good or bad, constructive or 

critical, questions or commentary, or just plain whiny and bitchy, your ideas will continue to help shape the ’zine. Send your thoughts 

or ideas: fax 215-829-0818, e-mail ForPassional@aol.com, or log on to PassionalMagazine.com and click the reader comments link. 

Thanks for the piece about horses by 

Ms. D’Arcy! I am a huge fan of D’Arcy as 

a model and as a Pro Domme and I 

didn’t even know that she was an 

equestrienne! I would be her pony any 

day! — Pony Boy, San Francisco 

Dear Pony, 

As with most publications, what was 

published was an edited version. I 

am e-mailing the un-cut version to 

you. I’m sure you will enjoy it! 

Damn. I thought I was going to get sexier 

pictures than I got this month. I know 

that the magazine isn’t expensive or 

anything, but I was expecting a little 

more PASSION on your pages. Even your 

picture of the Dominatrix had her 

wearing a T-Shirt on a horse. What a 

letdown! You should have a page three 

model in a bikini or something a little 

more revealing that what you offered 

for September. I’m not gay, but I would 

rather look at a man in a bikini on 

page 3 than a book full of covered up 

bodies, most of which don’t qualify as 

model material. — Deprived, Philly 

Dear Deprived, 

Thanks for your brutally honest 

feedback. Such is the nature of a 

magazine available to all ages in 

malls, coffee shops, and soon in 

newsboxes all around Philadelphia. 

We are making a conscious effort to cultivate the idea that 

beauty is not only skin deep and skinny. We believe that 

beauty radiates from within, and such radiance can be 

captured on film in the spectrum of body type. Many of 

our models are recruited from the PASSIONAL sales floor. 

When people try on clothes and they fit well (hence 

stimulating their passional hearts), we invite them to pose 

for pictures, regardless of their age, build, gender or race, as 

passion and fashion are for everyone. (Note: All models are 

at least 18 years old). If you want, send us a pic in your 

PASSIONAL attire. We’ll be happy to let our readers critique 

your fashion sense and physique. 

What is going on with the Diabolique 

Ball this year? Are you still doing it? 

When do tickets go on sale? The 

Diabolique website doesn’t have much 

information on it. — Latex Rob, Texas. 

Dear Latex Rob, 

See the back cover of this month’s 

issue for more info about this year’s 

Dark Faerie Tale themed Diabolique 

Ball 8. Tickets are on sale at 

PASSIONAL and will soon be 

available online at 

www.diaboliqueball.org. We have 

started a non-profit foundation to 

coordinate and oversee the finances 

of the Ball as it has grown by leaps 

and bounds and I am very busy. But 

I am still on the Board and 

PASSIONAL sponsors the Ball. Next 

month, there will be many 

Diabolique Ball stories on the pages 

of the magazine! Start shopping for 

costumes now! 

Do you REALLY sell vibrators for each 

astrological sign? I mean, the 

astrology column is cool, but the vibe 

thing has gotta be a joke! You don’t 

have them on the PASSIONAL website. 

— Jen, New York 

Dear Jen, 

Yes, the Astro-vibes are a real line of 

12 imported German vibrators we 

sell at the PASSIONAL boutique as part of our silicone toy 

collection. Our entire retail website is being reorganized 

and will hopefully be up and at full power within a few 

weeks. These silicone Astrovibes will not be online until 

after Halloweeen most likely. In the meantime, if you would 

like to order an Astro-vibe for the co-star of your life, you 

can call us at 877-U-CORSET any day between noon-10PM 

Eastern and we will send one off to you for just $55 postpaid. 

Remember that it may take up to 2 weeks if we are out of 

stock on a certain sign, but we try to keep extra stock of the 

“vibe of the month” (See page 18 for this month’s featured 

Libra vibe). 

We appreciate all feedback, so send us yours today! We’ll send you a FREE copy of the issue containing your letter 

(of course, you have to give us your snail mail address!) 


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n a t u r a l h i g h s 

mOCAP vIRTUAL bOXING 

I was never was a fan of boxing as a child, it seemed way too 

brutal. That was, of course, before I got in touch with my inner 

rage as a teen, inspiring me to pursue writing, acting, music, 

activism, and exercise. At this stage in my life, however, I have no 

time for many of these outlets. While I love my work, there are 

times when I need instantaneous release 

from the daily stresses of life. Virtual boxing 

provides that for me better than any 

therapist or drug can. 

I first discovered virtual boxing about 5 years 

ago watching an 8 year old boy go toe-to toe 

with an imaginary opponent. He dodged 

punches, threw his gloves in the air, and sweat 

and grunted just like a pro with a look to kill on 

his face — a scary sight to behold. While watching, 

I recalled several real-life schoolyard incidents 

I suffered through as a child that would have been 

less painfully resolved if fought against an imaginary 

opponent had one existed at the time. For the 

next two years, I searched for easily accessable machines. 

To my delight, I found two of them at the 

Philadelphia Dave & Busters, where I brought my fantasy 

of virtual boxing to life. 

When friends disappoint me, people get on my 

nerves, or life gets too stressful, I find release in blackening 

the eyes of my opponents. I reach peaks when 

I get to “rush” a guy with 10-50 punches and watch 

his body flail around with each strike. In the 

past three years, I have truly become a 

contender, boxing at D&B and also 

at other arenas, a.k.a. arcades, in 

the Philadelphia area. I regularly 

wow audiences of little kids by 

banging through my opponents. 

I still get a rush from watching other boxers in the virtual ring. 

Plus, this is how I pick up tips on how the machine works and 

on how to play to win, some of which I will now share with you. 

You keep playing as long as you knock out your opponents. 

An on-screen “punching meter” indicates where and when to 

punch. Only strike when the target marks appear, otherwise 

you get tired fast and lose points. With each win, you face tougher 

and tougher opponents. 

Before you begin, plant your feet firmly on the footprints in 

front of the machine. Slide on each two-pound glove. Then 

deposit your money and get ready for the roar of the crowd, 

and a blow by blow narrative preparing you 

for battle. 

The first opponent is a slow 

fighter that’s pretty easy to dodge. If 

you dodge him enough times, you 

can knock him out with one punch! 

The second fighter, Marv Tyler, sometimes 

knocks me down, although I 

can usually get past him without getting 

knocked out. Getting “KO’d” 

causes the screen to go blurry, 

prompts the announcer to shout, 

“player is down,” and makes the 

referee’s face get big and your count 

to begin, “1, 2, 3, etc.” You can only get 

knocked down three times before you 

have to either pay for a new game or 

pay to continue your current game. 

The third opponent, the russian 

Igor Draganov, in my experience is the 

toughest to beat, even if the game is in 

perfect working order. I have come across 

many games where the movements of only 

one hand registered, basically forcing me to fight 

against these big goofy guys with one arm tied 

behind my back. I jab with my right and throw 

my stellar left hook by swapping the one glove 

that works between my hands. Talk about great handeye 

coordination! 

The next contender, Gonzales (from Puerto Rico), is a little 

easier to knock down. I have yet to KO the fifth one, Rick somebody 

from Pennsylvania Please, I am yet to even knock him 

down three times! But then again, I never pay to continue the 

game. I prefer to start over with the easier players than flail my 

tired arms against the tough guys. — KLM 

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y Ded Girl 

As the bewitching hour approaches, local MINI Cooper enthusiast 

and proud PhillyMINI member’s Tiffanna and hubby 

Peter plot and plan a motoring event sure to thrill the soul for all 

those in the tri state area. Group members from PhillyMINI as 

well as members from other MINI Cooper groups within the 

DC metro Area and NY City will join us as we motor 

into the night to enjoy “A MINI Haunting.” 

Planning for this event has taken a year’s time for 

the couple while racking up a little over 2,500 miles. 

The group ventures into central and northern Jersey 

in search of NJ’s creepiest locations. The state is full of 

some of the oddest curiosities, insane occurrences, and 

hold’s majestic beauty. While this motoring event will 

be a full day of fun and excitement we will venture to 

such places as old Historical Cemeteries, Stop and 

share Ghost Story’s, Visit a Haunted House and tear up 

the roads on our ever favorite twistie’s. These are simply 

a few things that compliment this exciting annual 

event. 

This Halloween Event is planned for October 23rd, 

2004 and will bring delight to those participating in 

this Spooktacular jaunt. We will venture through small 

towns where the dark side lives. Traveling down 

Shades of Death Rd. to Ghost Lake is by far the best 

route of the event. The lake holds the spirits of an 

Indian burial ground. They say the mist that rises from 

this lake is the souls of those Indians. As you watch 

this eerie specter rise from this body of water it sends 

shivers through your soul. These back roads hold mystery 

and stories sure to send shivers down the stoutest 

spine. Small talk in lake side pub brought us the story 

of how an evil twin pushed his brother thru the ice as 

his parents watched in horror. In yet another small town pub 

we heard the story of how a little hermit lady hunted hunters. 

These are just a few of the exciting stories to be told and shared 

along this macabre adventure through the dark back roads of 

New Jersey. 

p a s s i o n a l t r a v e l s 

A MINI Haunting 

MINI Coopers are the life’s blood of these groups and the 

great people they bring together for adventure and fun. Not to 

mention the economical factor of these great cars, they get fantastic 

gas mileage and you actually can custom order your prized 

possession to your exact specs. Which is exactly what the couple 

did with both of their MINI Coopers. 

PhillyMINI is still looking for sponsors to help with our events 

either monetarily or with providing product for raffles to help 

raise money for this young and spry group. If you’re interested 

in sponsorship we’d love to hear from you. Simply write our 

organization at sponsorship@phillymini.org. 

p a s s i o n a l r e a d i n g 

The Misadventures of 

Dreary & Naughty 

Much frightful fun wll be had when following the adventures 

of these teenage children from The Dark Side of Town! This 

thoughtful series by author John LaFleur and local artist Shawn 

Dubin is available at PASSIONAL or visit www.dragonflyprod.us 

for more cool things, including Edward Gorey goodies! 


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p a s s i o n a l p e o p l e 

hoppin’ happenings 

PHOENIXVILLE, PA: Univer 

ersal Horror Sundays in 

Phoenixville PA, 

Sundays in October — For all you fans of 

classic horror movies, the Colonial Theater, 227 Bridge Street, 

is showing films from the 30s and 40s Universal horror archives 

every Sunday in October. Enjoy such classic nail biters 

like Wolfman (10/3), Invisible Man (10/10), The Mummy 

(10/17), Dracula (10/24), and a Halloween double feature 

Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein (10/31). Find out 

more at thecolonialtheater.com 

PHILADELPHIA, PA: Snack & Learn Training Seminars s in Phila- 

delphia, PA through December — Upcoming topics include: 

Manners and Etiquette (10/10), a field trip to the Eastern 

State Penitentiary (10/16), a field trip on Japanese Tea Service 

(10/17), Massage (10/24), Maid, Butler and Hostess Training 

(11/7), Whip Braiding Class (11/21), Ethical Submission (12/ 

5), and Personal Assistant (12/19). Space for these fun and 

inexpensive classes (most under $5) is limited, so reserve in 

advance. Location and directions will be sent with confirmation. 

Reservations & info, contact littlesubnpa@yahoo.com 

PORTLAND, OR: Whip Throwing 

Week 

eekend end Classes with 

Travis 

vis Wilson, 

October 8 -10 — For info, e-mail dulca@duo- 

county.com; Pacif 

acific ic Fr iction, October 8-11 — 

pacificfriction.org 

AMSTERDAM: WALP dam, October 8-10 — walp.dds.nl 

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL: Dungeon 901, October 15-17 — 

leatheru.com 

New York, NY Designing & Making Latex Clothes, Satur- 

day, October 16 — A hands on class about latex clothing 

design, construction, and how to repair latex taught by one of 

the nation’s preeminent latex designers, Polly Pandemonium 

(Polly’s latex fashion salon is in CA). Not only will you learn 

how to work with latex, you will make your own latex garment. 

Registration is limited. Advance paid registration 

required and will be accepted on a ‘first come first served’ 

basis. This educational seminar will fill the limit of 10 quickly! 

Questions are welcome at dulca@duo-county.com. CineKink, 

October 21-24 — cinekink.com 

CHARLOTTE, NC: Tog 

ogether in Leather 2004, October 22-24 

— togetherinleather.org; 

DALLAS, TX Beyond 

Vanilla, 

October 22-24 — nla-dallas.org/ 

beyondvanilla. 

more on page 12 

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FRIGHT FETISH 

By K.T. Taylor 

Creaking doors, dark hallways, lurking creatures, the feeling 

of strange eyes watching your every move, things that go bump 

in the night. If you live for the pure adrenaline rush of fear then 

the Philadelphia Fright Factory should be on your hit list this 

Halloween season. Located in South Philly at 2200 S. Swanson 

Street, next to Forman Mills and behind the new Ikea, the Fright 

Factory is the city’s ultimate haunted house & every fear junky’s 

wet dream! 

Inside its dismal doors, you’ll find not one, but three attractions 

of unspeakable terror. Pitch Black, a maze in total darkness, 

will leave you begging to see the light again. A walk through 

CarnEvil brings you face to face with nightmarish clowns that 

are just dying to meet you…in 3-D! Then there’s the Asylum…a 

refuge for the lost and insane, but an experience of true horror 

for all its visitors. Be careful not to stray from the path 

inside…insanity loves company! 

Fright Factory is open select nights and weekends throughout 

October starting Friday the 8th. Keep an eye out for their 

Sneak-a-Shriek specials - buy one admission, and get the second 

1/2 off! Details can be found on www.FrightFactory.tv. And 

with every ticket purchase, you’ll receive a free hour of game 

b o o ! 

Experience the Philadelphia Fright Factory! 

Opening Night: Friday, October 8 

2200 S. Swanson Street in South Philadelphia 

More info at www.FrightFactory.tv 

Stop by PASSIONAL, 704 S. 5th St., Philadelphia 

before Wednesday, October 20 and enter our 

drawing to WIN FREE FRIGHT FACTORY TIX! 

play at Game Works on Columbus Blvd. So gather your courage 

& come play with the freaks and ghouls of the Philadelphia 

Fright Factory. Your last breath will be a scream! 


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philadelphia places and 

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 

NICOTINE ANONYMOUS 

A 12 step program of recovery for anyone who has a 

desire to stop using nicotine. All welcome. Free. 

Philadelphia meeting info: 215-465-4635 

For a worldwide directory of meetings and more info: 

www.nicotine-anonymous.org 

•Fastcheapparty@Fluid - 

fastcheapparty.com 

•Aphrodite Gallery exhibition - 

see pg 12 or aphroditegallery.us 

•Karaoke@Bike Stop - 

thebikestop.com 

3 4 5 

•Sin City@Emerald City, 

all ages - phillygoth.net 

•Philadelphians MC Meeting & 

Social@Bike Stop - 


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woodysbar.com 

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•Ties that Bind Us: AA for 

alternative lifestyles. Closed 

meetings. Info: 800-581-7883 

•Karaoke@12th Air -12thair.com 

•Heavy@SoMa - somaclub.com 

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•Karaoke@Woody’s - 

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•Jockstrap Nite@Bike Stop - 


•Monday Night Football @ 

Sisters - sistersnightclub.com 

•Multiverse@Tribecca - 

www.tribeccanightclub.com 

•Sex Dwarf@Fluid - 

phillygoth.net 



•Beer Blast@ The Westbury - 


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•Philadelphians MC Meeting & 

Social@Bike Stop - 



Sisters - sistersnightclub.com 

•Karaoke @ Woodys - 

woodysbar.com 

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•Men’s safer sex party, 215-618- 

1519 - philadelphiajacks.com 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! 31 

•Day of the Dead Celebration, 

South St., 3pm - ??? 





•Dracula’s Ball@Egypt - 

draculasball.com 

24 25 

•Karaoke @ Woodys - 

woodysbar.com 



•Jockstrap Nite@Bike Stop - 



Sisters - -sistersnightclub.com 

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• Multiverse @ Tribecca - 

www.tribeccanightclub.com 

•Beer Blast@The Westbury - 


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parties - october 

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 

1 2 

6 

•Nocturne @ Shampoo - 

shampooonline.com 

•Bi-Ladies Wicked Wed @ CKS - 

clubkamasutra.com 



•All Ages Nite @ Woodys - 

woodysbar.com 

• Karaoke @ Bounce, Deptford, 

NJ - bouncenightclub.net 

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woodysbar.com 

•Karaoke @ Bounce, Deptford, 


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woodysbar.com 





•Pornaoke @ Lucy’s Hat Shop - 

pornaoke.com 




woodysbar.com 



•Drag@Bob & Barbara’s 

•Drag@12th Air - 12thair.com 

•Latin Night@Fiso - 

fisolounge.biz 

•Twisted Karaoke@Sisters - 

sistersnightclub.com 

•Go Go in New Hope - 

cartwheelnightclub.com 









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•First Fridays in Olde City 

•Whatever@SoMa- somaclub.com 

•SHAFT FRIDAY@Shampoo - 

shaftfridays.com 

•WET Women’s social @ BikeStop 

- thebikestop.com 

•SHOCK THERAPY@Tribecca - 

shock-therapy.net 

•Electrocurrent@Liquid - 




•Aphrodite Gallery Opening - see 

pg15 or aphroditegallery.us 

•Jaded Lounge@12th Air - 

asiac.org 

•Fright Factory opens - see pg12 



•Fantasy Workshop - see page 15 

or fantasyworkshops.com 

•Necropolis @ The Barbary - 

(215)423-8342 

•Playground pan S/M playparty - 

shibaritai.com 



•Fantasy Workshop - see pg15 or 

fantasyworkshops.com 

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•17+ Nite@12th Air - 

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•John’s Dark Corner@Ulana's - 


•Bondage Workshop - see pg15 


•Pousse Cafe @ 1734 Snyder 215- 

849-PIGG 

8 9 


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•Virtually every place is jammin’ 

on a Philly Saturday night! 

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12thAir.com 



•GirL Dance Party@Sal’s on 12th 

- phillygirlparty.com 



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12thAir.com 





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p a s s i o n a l p e o p l e 

hoppin’ happenings 

continued from page 8 

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ Bingo By The Beach, 

Sunday, October 

24 — A campy twist on bingo, this monthly fundraiser, hosted 

by Sandy Beach, benefits the South Jersey AIDS Alliance. Held 

in the Copa Room of the Sands Casino, October’s theme, Tric 

ick 

your 

Treat, 

promises to be a riotous evening of fun and frivolity. 

Doors open at 6pm, games begin at 7pm. Tickets often 

sell out, so get yours in advance by calling Jaime at 609-347- 

1085 or reserve a table as an individual or corporate sponsor 

by calling Carol Ruffo at 609-348-8887. Stay about a block 

away at the Surfside Resort (aka Studio Six & Club Tru) for 

only $49/night when you mention SJAA Bingo: 609-347-7873. 

PHILADELPHIA, PA Dracula’ 

acula’s s Ball, Sunday, October 31 — 

This all ages event held at Egypt Nightclub, 520 N. Columbus 

Blvd (at Spring Garden), offers an array of bands, DJs, vendors, 

and eye candy. Find out more on page 8 or at draculasball.com. 

DC AREA Black Rose XVII, November 5-7 — br.org 

NEW YORK, NY GMSMA Leatherfest, 

est, Saturda 

day, November 

13 — gmsma.org; Servant’ 

ant’s s Retreat eat in Queens, Novem- 

ber 19-21 — bdsmclasses.com 

BOSTON, MA Fetish Fair Fleamarket in Boston, MA, De- 

cember 17-19 — nla-newengland.org 

Angels and Ghosts: 

Facets of Female 

Where: Aphrodite Gallery, 704 South 5th Street 

When: Sundays through October 

Opening reception: Friday, October 8, 7-9pm 

“Angels and Ghosts” will be recent works of Kerisa West 

including small paintings and prints. Each represents a facet 

of what it is to be female. Sexual, delicate, and powerful, they 

also focus on more specific roles such as the muse, the siren, 

the angel, the lost soul, the devil, and the animal. 

Her painting builds upon thickly textured backgrounds, 

seeking out the curves and figures of goddesses, animal spirits, 

angels and sirens. Represented in mixed media consisting 

mainly of acrylic latex, charcoal and one or two unique mediums 

per painting, she uses a variety of techniques to help her 

to communicate in not only an aesthetically pleasing manner, 

but also on a deeper symbolic level. 

West, an emerging artist living in Philadelphia, was born in 

England and spent her childhood in Japan, Israel, and several 

locations across America. Her work is based on both emotional 

reactions to travel, and the rich visual and storytelling 

traditions of the places she has lived. 

Do you host an event for Passional People? 

Reach thousands by listing your event here! 

Send info to ForPassional@aol.com 

12 pm 2.9 — 10/04

y Shari Stern 

Apples have, and will, continue to defeat human willpowerturning 

“no” into “yes” and “I won’t” into “I will.” Here’s an innocent 

example from when I was in elementary school. 

At a classmates’ Halloween party, I decided to participate in 

the apple bobbing competition. The apples taunted me from 

the pool of greasy water created by 

a recipe of spit and clown makeup 

that served to make the game more 

challenging. I really wanted to get 

the apple so I could win the much 

desired plastic prize that was promised 

to the winner. But no matter 

how hard I tried, the apples remained 

at the bottom of the bin — 

bright, proud, and red. Damn those 

apples! I turned cranky and miserable 

for the rest of the evening, in 

the way only a seven year old little 

girl could. 

Apparently, I wasn’t the only one 

who was seduced by the apple. In 

the familiar story of Eve, why was 

the apple chosen as forbidden? A 

seedy fig, phallic banana, or fleshy 

peach would seem to make more 

sense. Some attribute the apple’s 

earliest reputation as temptress to 

the Roman Celtic war. The Romans 

identified the apple, also an important 

part of Celtic culture, as a 

medium for manipulation and seduction. 

Some point to the fact that 

when cut in a half, it forms a “burning” 

sign of the devil, with the seeds 

being in the shape of the sign of Satan 

and the “burning” caused by 

oxidation. But no matter when these 

folk tales were told, the bright red 

juicy apple’s lustful reputation stood 

the test of time. 

Apples still rightfully hold their 

lustful, bad-girl status. The story of 

Snow White made the “good” little 

girls think that apples will hurt 

them, while the “bad” little girls 

would make out with boys following 

consumption. While apples 

have also been disguised as neutral 

and as bland as frozen apple pie 

the mystique of Apples 

No Surrender 

Apple Crisp 

3 lbs. apples 

at least half should be Macintosh variety 

1 stick butter plus extra for greasing pan 

1 ¼ cup rolled oats 

¾ cup flour 

1 cup brown sugar 

¼ cup brandy 

½ t cardamon 

1 t cinnamon 

¼ t nutmeg 

¼ t ginger 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 8x8 

inch, 9x9 inch, or loaf pan with butter or cooking 

spray. 

Peel and core apples. Cut into chunk size piecesas 

chunky as you like it. Put into mixing bowl and 

stir in brandy, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Mix 

well until all apples are well coated. Set aside. 

Cut butter stick into 6 pieces. In another mixing 

bowl combine butter, oats, flour, brown sugar, 

and butter. With CLEAN hands, combine well-mixture 

should be crumbly but butter should be well 

distributed. 

Add apples to greased pan. Pour in ½ the “juice” 

left at the bottom of the mixing bowl evenly 

through the mixture. Pack until the dish is 2/3 

full. Top with crumble mixture, pushing firmly. 

Shallow dish: Bake for 30-35 minutes; Deep dish: 

45-50 minutes or until the top is brown. Since 

ovens vary, keep your eye on it to prevent burning. 

Allow to cool until it reaches a “warm” temperature. 

Tastes great with vanilla ice cream. 

l o v e b i t e s 

thawed out for Thanksgiving, the film American Pie revived its 

image as the sexy “feels like” aphrodisiac when Jason Bigg’s 

character attempted experiential sex with his Mom’s freshly 

baked apple pie. 

For me, my relationship with apples blossomed when I started 

hacking them up with a knife at a young age. Apples were one 

of my first experimental ingredients, 

as they grow abundantly near my 

home in Bucks County and my mother 

would bring home huge quantities of 

them from the orchards. We had to 

figure out what to do with them before 

nature and rotting took their 

course. I quickly learned about the 

menage-a-trois of cinnamon, nutmeg, 

and apples, and became addicted to 

the trio blanketing pancakes, tossed 

in stuffing, or covered in sugary 

crumble. Nutmeg and cinnamon each 

hold their own as aphrodisiacs, their 

intense flavors helping create “heat” 

through the body and fuel the brain’s 

pleasure centers. 

When I was dating, I often treated 

my then boyfriend to a homemade 

apple crumble, thinking it’d help them 

fall in love with me. Combining my 

secret no-surrender blend of cardamon 

and ginger with an extra dose of 

cinnamon would do the trick — at 

least for the night. After dating for a 

while, the tides turned and now I was 

being offered homemade apple 

crumble by a date. Here my crumble 

had gained quite a reputation. It had 

become code for “I want to sleep with 

you.” I was both insulted and excited. 

Someone had usurped my medium 

of seduction. Out of all the fruits in 

the world, couldn’t he pick another 

crumble? 

Apples still remain a favorite aphrodisiac. 

Not because they actually 

stimulate a reaction in the body, but 

because of their bad-girl, seductive associations 

Try my recipe inset on this 

page and send me your feedback 

through my web site, 

regulargalcooks.com 

Shari Stern teaches “Love Bites” Aphrodisiac Cooking Parties in Philadelphia and NYC for bachelorette parties, birthdays, and other occasions. She regularly 

appears in a variety of newspapers, magazines, and television shows. www.regulargalcooks.com 


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p a s s i o n a l p e r s p e c t i v e s 

HALLOSCENES 

By Grant Antrews 

A few tricks and treats you may not have considered: ‘Tis the season for ghosts 

and goblins, hordes of trick-or-treaters, and… imaginative dressing up! No other 

season allows us the easy acceptance, let alone the wide variety of accessible 

costume bits, that Halloween offers. Ready for something new and exciting, a 

little naughty, a lot of fun? Try these ideas. 

She makes her man wear (her?) panties and pantyhose under his business suit. 

He makes her wear Y-fronts and a man’s ribbed cotton undershirt under her 

business suit… and no bra! Young women did without them for a decade or so 

in the late 60s and early 70s; today’s crossdresser can go without her brassiere for 

a day! 

Instead of a mask, she takes him to a party wearing a pair of her black satin 

panties over his head. “He’s being an ass!” she replies, whenever anyone asks. 

She puts her submissive fella into a firm control panty girdle for the holiday. If 

it has a split crotch, she collars his family jewels and attaches a leash through the 

fly of his trousers. Then she takes him for a walk, right out there on the streets 

crowded with trick-or treaters! 

Apple cider is a sweet seasonal treat, but it can cause after-effects! After a couple of large glasses of nature’s harvest, she puts him 

into plastic “training pants” (incontinence pants) and takes him for a walk. He will, of course, strive desperately to avoid embarrassing 

himself. Country folks refer to this as “the apple cider two-step.” Depends or diapers are optional. Obedience is not! 

Dunking for apples can be more fun if she times him, with the promise of one stinging swat across his bare bottom for every 

second it takes him to catch an elusive apple in his teeth. 

I once knew a beautiful young woman who “went as a man” on Halloween. In her BVDs, she carried a sausage and a sack, actually 

the toe of a stocking, with two ripe plums sewn inside. Her 

guy checked her often, to ensure that the plums were not 

squeezed or bruised. Late in the evening, he produced a 

much larger, longer sausage… and she had an obvious erection 

the rest of the evening! Her blushes were exquisite. 

The submissive male offers untold opportunities. Only 

on this night, Mistress can dress him as a woman, head to 

toe, with outrageous makeup and a wig, bra and panties, 

stockings and a skirt, high heels, and send him to the door 

to meet the trick or treaters. He’ll be the talk of the neighborhood, 

and everyone will say he was a good sport. Of 

course, if he doesn’t satisfy Mistress, she can put him over 

her knee with skirts up and panties down, and spank him 

till he learns his lesson. They don’t call it “mischief night” for 

no reason! 

Above: White leather Spellbound corset 

set with fur trim will 

lure your prey right over to your cute little riding crop. 

Left: Warm Leatherette could be the name of your game in 

this affordable wetlook catsuit, available as shown with a 

a high collar, or with a scoop neck for under $100 each! 

Next page: Day of the Dead has a whole new meaning 

when you play mortician and nurse. Vinta 

intage e rub 

ubber 

ber 

nurses dress by Gaelyn (now 30% off) contrasts against 

the recyc 

ecycled rub 

ubber ber nur 

urse cap by Renee. The men's 

latex jump suit by Polymorphe and clear latex face mask 

by Gaelyn wake both the weary and the dreary. 

14 pm 2.9 — 10/04

TRICKS AND TREATS 

PASSION 101 Fantasy Workshops are held Friday evenings 

from 7 - 9pm in the Aphrodite Gallery above the boutique at 

704 South 5th Street unless otherwise noted. Due to space 

limitations, advance registration is always required to attend 

these special programs ($35/person or $60/kissing couple). 

These workshops are offered for entertainment only on a first 

come, first served basis. For more information, or to bring our 

sexperts to your location for an unforgettable edu-tainment 

experience, visit www.fantasyworkshops.com. 

Frida 

iday, October 15: The Erotic 

Vamp 

ampyr 

yre — Angelina Jolie 

might be a famous vampire, but you don’t have to be a Hollywood 

star to learn how to use the Vampire Mystique to seduce 

and consume your lover. Lady Chandra (ladychandra.com), a 

member of the living vampyre community, will touch on the 

literary history of the vampire and prevalent erotic themes, then 

spend the bulk of the evening on technique, starting with the 

basics of seduction and roleplay and progressing toward more 

advanced techniques from neck-biting to edgeplay. 

Learn the ropes in October from self-proclaimed rope slut 

Veronica Bound (veronicabound.com). Like any well rounded 

girl, she refuses to be type cast and is happily a slut for a wide 

range of SM torments. A dominatrix and a regular instructor at 

PASSIONAL, Veronica has taught SM courses across the country. 

This exciting, intensive, four part progressive hands-on series 

will be held Saturdays from 1-4pm at a spacious facility just 

two blocks from PASSIONAL in Philadelphia. Students may join 

in the series at whatever point their skill level dictates, so register 

for classes individually or take the entire series for one special 

price. Participants are also invited to attend private bondagecentered 

play parties after each class to practice their newly 

acquired skills and meet other local bondage enthusiasts. 

p a s s i o n 1 0 1 w o r k s h o p s 

Frida 

iday, October 22: Erotic For 

ortunes— 

Delve into the mysteries 

of the tarot and astrology. These fascinating and meditative 

tools provide wonderful ways to discover the inner meanings 

and sexuality that lies within. Learn basic meanings and spreads 

for fun or as a beginning phase for further studies, and explore 

the planets and astrology with Sarah (siior.com), the founder of 

the Philly_Submissive Snack and Learn, the co-founder and Manager 

of the Playground in Philadelphia, and a practicing witch 

and tarot reader. 

Frida 

iday, October 29 and Saturda 

day, October 30: Prof 

ofessional 

Make Up for Halloween 

Week 

eekend— 

end— Who will you be for 

Halloween? Drag Diva, Evil Queen, Little Red Riding Hood? Professional 

character makeup and hair sculpting can put the 

finishing touch on YOUR costume! PASSIONAL is proud to 

offer makeovers with internationally published make-up artist 

Jessie B for TWO evenings of professional face and hair making—just 

in time for Halloween. For just $25 bucks you can get 

hair and makeup done on your way to your fave Halloween 

parties. Jessie will be at PASSIONAL from 6-9pm both days to 

put professional touches on your Halloween fantasy! $5 from 

each makeover benefits the charitable efforts of the Diabolique 

Foundation (see back cover). 

Progressive RESTRAINT workshop sERIES 

Saturda 

day, October 2: Basic Bondage — Rope is one on the 

most creative, versatile and useful SM tools. But for many novices, 

rope can be intimidating. How do I begin? What kind of 

rope should I use? What is a safe tie? How do I use rope 

effectively? Veronica will teach you that rope bondage can be 

made simple, safe and fun! Students will learn two basic tying 

techniques that can be applied to countless bondage positions. 

This class is guaranteed to leave you amazed with your own 

abilities. 

Saturda 

day, October 9: Intermediate Bondage e — We’ll build 

on the skills learned in Basic Bondage to create more complex, 

intricate and decorative ties. Students will also learn to incorporate 

bamboo rods to their “bondage structures” as well as learn 

to effectively tie to frames and furniture. 

Saturda 

day, October 16: Bondage Applications — Can you 

make your lover shudder with delight or your kidnapping “victim” 

shudder with fear, just by how you wield your rope? Bondage 

isn’t merely about the ability to tie the rope; it’s about the ability 

to effectively apply the rope to suit your needs. In this class, 

students will learn to set the tone and enhance the mood of a 

scene by how they use the rope. We’ll explore rope as a tool for 

eroticism, power, force, control and playfulness. 

Saturda 

day, October 23: Advanced Bondage Tec 

echniques — 

Problem solving and making modifications to adjust to the needs 

of your bondage partner are essential for mastering rope. In 

this class, students will face these challenges as they begin to 

learn and work with the special tying techniques necessary to 

achieve successful partial and full suspensions. With individual 

supervision, each student will accomplish one partial suspension 

during the course of this class. 


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h a l l o w e e n i d e a s 

Top Left: Judy Jetson would be jealous of this 

metallic leather bra and skirt, now 30% off! 

Top Center: Nobody else will crash your 

party in this one-of a kind raw silk firefly 

corset from master corset maker Delicious, 

this style is now $150 off!! 

Top Inset: Handmade from lightweight 

plastic, DZHORNS’ molded barettes disappear 

in even short hair, giving the appearance of 

“sprouting horns.” The perfect Halloween 

accessory for only $18.99/pair. 

Top Right: Space age spectacles can be 

created with metallic leather goodies and 

matching paste-on devil horns by Amber Ray. 

Glue them to your forehead with spirit gum 

and go for a ride! The nickel claw-ring adjusts 

to your finger for only $39.99 

Left: Formal freakishness is the name of the 

game with this clear latex tuxedo shirt from 

Gaelyn shown with unique padded blue 

latex codpiece (comes with matching 

shoulder pad, not shown). 

Right: Ride 'em cowgirl in this black leather 

Palamino Bra (Stormy), mini, finished off with 

Leather Cowboy hat and Rodeo Boots. 

16 pm 2.9 — 10/04

t h o u g h t s o n h a l l o w e e n 

the perfect alibi 

by Devil Dawg 

OK. It’s late October, and you know what that means (beyond Christmas music in the malls). It means pumpkin innards on the 

kitchen table. It means “fun sized” candy bars that are about as fun as they ‘re satisfying. It means if you dare drop an apple in some 

kid’s trick or treat bag, your trees and windows will pay the price. 

It means potential fun for you as well. It’s time to dress up in your fantasy duds, the way you really might wish to in public, with 

two solid weekends worth of “get out of jail free” 

cards. All courtesy of the feast of All Saints’. Ironic 

isn’t it? 

So what if dancing around a bonfire isn’t your 

idea of druid joy. If you’ve been blessed with, or 

worked hard for, a hottie body, this bevy of fall 

events is when you can show it off, without people 

sayin, you’re a show off. So do it, damn it. Dressing 

in your sexiest most revealing and kinky clothes 

may be the way to go. My thinking is that the best 

way to celebrate All Saints’ Day is being a world 

class sinner! 

As a man who grew a moustache just so I could 

shave half of it off to be a hermaphrodite for Halloween, 

there isn’t much Halloween behavior I won’t 

advocate. Perhaps the executioner is the way to go. 

A face mask and shackles, leather pants, and kick 

ass boots might be a look. A dungeon master outfit (one should attend every party) will get you a few requests for spankings. 

If you’ve been reluctant about making the mainstream debut of your kilt, this is the perfect time of year to do so. When wearing 

his, my friend Dennis never fails to get mulitple, “what ya got on underneath” 

inquiries. He has a host of ways of the getting to the bottom of that question, 

and the ever popular, “funny you don’t look Scottish.” 

No Halloween party would be complete without a slave/ harem girl and 

dominatrix. No matter what, be sure to let yourself go. After all, it’s not your 

perverse desires. It’s a Halloween party. It’s not your fault, the caramel corn 

made you do it. 

And let’s be real. If you saw somebody at your neighborhood Halloween 

party dressed up as a kinkster, wouldn’t you make a beeline for them the 

moment you could shake off the people who were bragging bout their JennAir 

range or SubZero freezer? 

So this Halloween, you have to represent. Look bumpin’ and recruit all the 

budding spankers and spankees, rope boys and girls to attend the next Diabolique 

Ball (see back page). Feel free to roam the streets and attend parties 

in full regalia free from recrimination. It’s your duty to give those tentative 

freaks the gentle nudge they need down the slippery slope of perversion. 

So be cool, and let them know this ain’t your costume, it’s your weekend play 

clothes. And I call dibbs on the mini snickers bars and bags of peanut M&M’s. 

Hold the caramel corn, though. I really believe that’s how they dispose of 

industrial waste. 

Above: Sister Axe grows her garden with chocolate eyeballs and a fabulous 

habit and collar from Polymorphe that flawlessly combine with a high-collared 

latex dress and latex stockings to challenge your taboos this Halloween. 

Right: Stylin and profilin and beguilin in this mournfully sexy leather corset 

shirt. Bad puppy wears leather muzzle with blindfold by Gaelyn, locking leather 

Ren vest by Fetish Temple, bondage pants by Northbound and army boots. 


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H O R O S C O P E S 

by Kosmic Karen 

ARIES (Mar 21 - Apr 19) Oy! 

Get over yourself already. You are 

at odds and feel misplaced and 

you do not understand why. The 

answer is simple, your polar opposite, 

Libra, is ruling the heavens. 

Relax, you’ll be fine and in six 

months it will be your time to roar 

once again. If you are feeling sad and lonely, go snuggle up with 

a Leo, you are made for each other. 

TAUR 

URUS 

US (Apr 20 - May 20) Use your stubborn streak to 

accomplish things this month and stay out of debates. You will 

lose! Normally one of the beautiful people, you are not used to 

not getting attention. It’s okay, by November, you will be front 

and center once more. 

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) Nothing ventured nothing 

gained. It is a great time to enroll in colleges courses that start in 

January. Stick to the humanities, science is not your shtick. You 

are in desperate need of something new. Go shopping. 

CANCER (June 21 - July 22) Be careful when chopping 

wood for your autumn and winter fires, you are vulnerable to 

injuries in October. It is also time for your annual physical. 

Something has been eating away at you, but it is minor and it will 

pass. 

LEO (July 23 - Aug 22) “Take a walk on the wild side” is not 

advice you normally need. Buy an absolutely outrageous Halloween 

costume and have a blast. Consider changing your hair 

color since the summer sun altered it considerably. Your hair is 

your “mane” asset. 

VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sept 22) You should run for politics. Honest, 

forthright, hardworking, diligent….need I say more…..is just 

what this country needs. While you may not be running in this 

election, consider it for next year and by all means, work the 

polls this November. 

LIBRA (Sept 23 - Oct 22) Such a sweet-natured sign, let your 

hair down. Tie one on for your birthday. Many people love you 

and want to celebrate with you. You subdued nature sometimes 

sends them a mixed message, however. Knock it off and let us 

worship you. 

SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 21) Life is good for you, especially 

on October 28th. Get back to basics is good advice, but do not 

take any breaks from your main love, art. You are extraordinarily 

artistic. Redo your bedroom…..better yet, redo someone 

else’s. 

SAGITT 

GITTARIUS 

(Nov 22 - Dec 21) You are sitting in the 

southern sky these days waiting for your day in the sun. Be 

patient. Start a diet now so you can fit into the perfect corset by 

LIBRA FOCUS 

Libra, Happy Birthday and get ready for a fun time. 

You have been patient as of late, but your patience 

and ability to love unconditionally will pay off this 

month, albeit not likely till the end of October. You 

are toying with many changes and attitudes lately, 

and no one does that better than you. You are eventempered 

through the most heated debates and 

schisms and can find good in someone when no 

one else can. You have felt a certain loneliness as 

of late, but that will all change by October 28th with 

the lunar eclipse, the last of its kind until 2007. The 

lunar eclipse is often misunderstood 

as a death of something, but whenever 

there is a death, it only opens 

the door for a new birth. You are in 

love, now just open the door so that 

special person knows they can enter, 

then let nature take its course. 

Libra Vibe. A perfect balance. Libra’s are 

known for their debating skills, but both 

sides of the scales will agree that this beautifully 

smooth silicone vibrator from 

Germany will bring justice to your piece. 

Whether you choose to rub it in the front, 

or plunge it into the back you can vibe 

with the cosmos visit the stars! 

December. A little self-indulgent, the summer picnics are a thing 

of the past, concentrate on self-improvement. 

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19) You are at odds in business 

in early October, a truly freaky occurrence, but it will resolve by 

October 10th, I promise. Not the most romantic of signs, you 

forgot how to respond to flirtations. Flirt right back. You can be 

the most passionate lover if you allow it. Make reservations for 

dinner for two in late October, and I want details afterwards. 

AQUARIUS 

ARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 18) Go as your favorite politician 

to the Halloween Party. Did you know that the two most common 

signs for past presidents are Aquarius and Capricorn? It 

makes sense too, the humanitarian and the businessman do well 

in public life. It is a low-key autumn for you. May I suggest a 

good novel? 

PISCES (Feb 19 - March 20) Quiet frolicking is your lot in 

life for the next few weeks. A former lover tries to reconnect, 

but you are very leery. Good, you should be! Make them prove 

they are worth another try. You are too generous and kind for 

your own good at times. Take long walks in the early evening 

and ponder the universe. Look to the southern skies for a brilliant 

display. 

18 pm 2.9 — 10/04

p a s s i o n a l s o u n d s 

Lightning Bolt 

Featuring what is considered to be the world’s loudest drummer 

and the world’s most aggressive bass player, Lightning Bolt, 

out of Providence, RI, is a drum n’ bass duo without the turntables 

or dancefloor mission. Their fresh sound is reviving the danger 

and crunch in rock n’ roll. Imagine Pussy Galore and Iron Maiden 

in a steel cage death match, while tag-teaming with Mr. Rogers’ 

King Friday, loaded up on mutant powered steroids and reciting 

Captain Beefheart’s most incoherent rants in his head, looking to 

smash things that don’t rock — and you start to get exactly what 

Lightning Bolt is all about. Check out their latest “Wonderful Rainbow” 

available on LOAD Records. 

Amos Lee 

Philly’s own Amos Lee is literally the most soulful and all around 

hottest newcomer to the singer songwriter corner. At 26, Lee has 

already opened for both Norah Jones and Bob Dylan. His music 

blends the vocal stylings of Donny Hathaway, the folk musings of 

John Prine, and the groove and passion of Stevie Wonder mixed 

with the folk blues jams of Ben Harper. Check out his latest EP, 

“Amos Lee,” available at better Philly music shops and at 

www.cdbaby.com 

p l a y t h i n g s 

Not a Fairy Tail 

These soft, sexy, latex costume accessories will make you squeal 

with delight the moment your wag your tail against somebody 

and get the plug a twitchin’ at the witchin’ hour for less than $25 

from www.passional.us or 

your favorite adult toy shop! 

We recommend that you harness 

this one in, however lest 

you lose it in your excitement! 

Dizzy Rascal 

Sometimes Hip-Hop is just a formula. Sometimes it can 

change your mind and your entire life or be your only lifeline. 

And sometimes, someone comes along who pulls the unspoken 

out of the universe in a way only an artist with clarity of 

vision, a calling, and a huge can of whoop-ass is able to do. 

Dizzy Rascal is, hands down, the most compelling and forward 

thinking new artist in Hip-Hop. He cuts em’ all, making 

every MC look like a sucka’ with no clue. A mere 19 years old, 

this Brit is a talent the size of 10,000 skyscrapers. His “shake 

you up and then smooth you out” form of storytelling, which at 

first listen can be almost alarming when you hear this kid rev it 

up, surprisingly moves you to exactly where he’s coming from. 

Rascal reigns supreme with strangely cut beats and a mega 

off-kilter delivery that is angry, pleading, defiant and even poetic. 

Rascal claims diverse musical influences ranging from Rn’B, 

UK Garage, Sepultura, Sham 69, American Hip-Hop, and English-Drum 

n’ Bass, resulting in a sound far more mature than 

his genre seems these days. The heavy question: how long it 

will be until this UK mastermind catches on here in the states! 

Give a listen to his CD, “Boy in da Corner” out now on XL Recordings. 


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t h o u g h t s o n h a l l o w e e n 

Los Dias De Los Muertes 

As with many things in our shared culture, the common theme of Halloween 

tends to come from a point of view that was held in some way by those of European 

lineage. But for some of us, the coming of All Hallows Eve brings with it a 

more esoteric train of thought. 

Being part Mexican, Halloween brings me to thoughts of those no longer able to 

walk beside us in their mortal forms, yet who are always in our minds in one way 

or another. El Dia De Los Muertes, or Days of the Dead, is a chance for us to 

celebrate the one day of the year when those spirits will be with us again. Foods 

such as pan de muerte, or bread of the dead, are offered to give the spirits sustenance, 

and flowers are offered to help guide their way back to us. Altars are 

sometimes made at a family’s house, with these offerings placed upon them so that 

the spirits of loved ones may soon be nearby. Sometimes, incense is also burned. If 

you are ever in Mexico at this blessed time, you will be treated to sights and sounds 

that will stay with you the rest of your life. Walking from one’s home to the 

cemetery, you will see hundreds and hundreds of marigolds and all manners of 

skeletons and other macabre toys ranging from intricate paper cutouts to elaborate 

wreaths and crosses decorated with paper or silk flowers. 

Unlike most cultures that seem to hold the dead in some semblance of revulsion, 

with spirits being evil and skeletons a sign of a tortuous death, Mexicans seem to 

embrace the dead, even to the point of making the human skeleton a large part of 

indigenous art. Most importantly, this commemoration is a way to make the 

unfamiliar become familiar, and for families to pass down the traditions and ancestry 

of not only their own lineage, but of their culture. This tradition is part of the 

ancient Mexican belief that life is not just about living, but also about death. This 

way of thinking lends itself to the most enduring of lifetime love affairs — the 

otherwise inexplicable lack of the fear of death. Most Mexicans embrace death, 

taunt it’s proximity, and flirt with it. Life, she was a potential wife. 

And while these traditions would seem to fall by the wayside, due in part to modernization and the inevitable Americanization of 

Mexico, many Mexican people are holding 

onto these pre-Christian traditions all 

the more tenaciously. It would seem that, 

as always, the conquerors of Mexico never 

truly defeat the people of this spiritual 

land, but instead, become woven into the 

fabric of it. The traditions have even become 

something of a tourist attraction 

for a society like ours that tries to stave 

off illness and quiet the call of death until 

the very last moment. 

Los Dias De Los Muertes are celebrated 

November 1 and 2. Traditionally, the 1st 

is dedicated to those who suffered an untimely 

death, namely children, and the 2nd 

is reserved for adults. 

Above: 'Tis the season for all-in-one 

spandex bondage suits with enclosed 

fingers, feet, and open or closed faced 

hoods. 

Left: Hobble, hobble, toil and trouble. 

Patent vinyl platform shoes prop up the 

satin finished hobble by Coatney, bustier 

by Lippy and Vamplet cape by Cora. 

20 pm 2.9 — 10/04

d a y o f t h e d e a d 

halloween makeover 

halloween on south st 

Never missing an opportunity to put its own spin on observing 

important traditional holidays, the South Street Headhouse 

District is planning a very special line-up of activities for everyone 

in the family on Halloween 

for “Day of the Dead!” 

The elaborate day long celebration 

starts at 3pm with the 

traditional Mexican South Street 

Parade. Featuring spectacular giant 

puppets, dancing skeletons, 

dancing bears, traditional altars, 

fire spinners and more. 

This year’s event honors surrealist 

Salvadore Dali. His corpse 

will be delivered in a horse drawn 

hearse and will be part of the parade. 

At Headhouse Square, his 

spirit will be raised to perform the Dance of Death. 

Starting at 3:30pm, music will fill Headhouse Square (2nd 

and South) well into the evening. At 6pm, the top area Grateful 

Dead cover band, Splintered Sunlight, will begin a 3 hour concert. 

In addition, area merchants will do up their shops, with 

many offering costumed revelers discounts and freebies all day. 

Everyone is invited to South Street in costume. Come by after 

the Eagles win. Your greens are considered a costume! 

b o d y a r t 

Now this is Daddy’s 

idea of a costume! 

Use the Halloween season as an excuse to 

create something that will make them 

Scream! Put together using an old 

graduation gown, a latex head cap, 

inexpensive foundation, and acrylic 

paints, I Munched my way to the 

2003 Beaux Arts Ball, then to a 

couple clubs ‘til the wee hours 

of the morning. The acrylic 

paints kept me bright and touch-up free, letting 

me enjoy the evening without worry. By applying 

the foundation over the cap and on all skin to be 

painted, the acrylics did not stain my skin and were 

easily removed with a little cold cream. 

I have also recreated a few Mondrian-esque prints on 

my face as a last-minute way to pay half-price cover to 

the Henri David Ball using grease sticks and Deviant 

Liquid Latex (right). These inexpensive body paints 

are available from PASSIONAL in three sizes (8, 16 and 

32 ounces) and include a free brush with purchase. 

Above: Maid’s dress $69.99, 

white vinyl gloves $29.99, 

Thi-Hi boots $89.99 

PRO MAKE-UP services 

Who will you be for Halloween? Drag Diva, Evil Queen, 

Little Red Riding Hood? Professional character makeup and 

hair sculpting can put the finishing touch on YOUR costume! 

PASSIONAL is proud to offer makeovers with internationally 

published make-up artist Jessie B for TWO evenings of 

professional face and hair making.just in time for Halloween. 

For just $25 bucks you can get hair and makeup done on 

your way to Halloween parties. Jesse will be at PASSIONAL 

from 6PM-9PM Friday Oct 29 and Saturday Oct 30 to put 

professional touches on your Halloween fantasy! $5 from 

each makeover benefits the charitable efforts of the Diabolique 

Foundation. Make an appointment by calling 877-U-COR- 

SET or e-mail facemakerpa@aol.com. 

Do you know somebody who needs a PASSIONAL makeover? 

Starting now, we will be offering a hair, make up and 

fashion makeover each month. Sign up by e-mailing 

KaliDMorgan@aol.com. 


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p a s s i o n a l a d v e n t u r e s 

Hallo-what? 

by Kelli Dunham 

Like most folks who grew up “born again” (i.e. in a evangelical Christian family that 

substitutes prayer for Prozac), I started out with a very skewed view of Halloween. 

This was a holiday, as my mom explained it, that was Satanic with a capital “S.” 

“All the freaks and perverts come out to play at Halloween,” my mom was fond 

of saying. And she said it like-get this-the freaks and perverts coming out to 

play was a bad thing. 

Unlike some born again families, my mom allowed us to dress up, but 

the costumes had to pass the WWJW (What Would Jesus Wear) test. 

Obviously we couldn’t be a ghost, Freddy Krueger, or, God forbid, a 

witch. But we also couldn’t dress us like an owl, bat or frog because 

these animals represented certain varieties of demons. Yeah, tell that 

to the people at the Sierra Club, or worse yet, PETA. 

So our inevitable default was a character from the Bible, although 

it was difficult to create a costume for John the Apostle that really looked 

much different from, say, Zacheus the Tax Collector. The coolest born again 

mom dressed her son like up like King David and even made him a faux severedhead-of-giant 

prop which he carried proudly through the neighborhood, leaving a 

trail of dripping ketchup behind him. The rest of settled for the same bathrobe from 

year to year, taping on an index card with the hand lettered notation “The Apostle Paul” 

or “Mary Magdelene,” like an ancient version of the “Hello, I Am…” lapel label. 

As time had passed, however, my mom has mellowed. In fact, last year when she 

came to visit Philly, my sister took her on a day trip and they ended up on Christopher 

Street. In the West Village. At 9 PM. Yup, on Halloween. 

My sister took my (now 70) mom’s hand and led her through the crowds of 

outrageous drag divas, fetish performance artists, and thousands of other beautiful 

freaks and perverts. My mom only smiled. 

Her only comment came when she pointed to a very tall drag queen and 

observed “my, it must take her forever to wax.” 

Some people believe in Christmas miracles, but after that night, I am convinced 

that nothing can compare with the marvels of Halloween. 

Kelli Dunham (www.kellidunham.com) is a comic and writer who lives on a houseboat in 

Philadelphia. 

Left: Sister Act. 

This affordable vinyle nun's costume comes 

complete with hood, habit and dress with sexy high-cut front for 

only$69.99 in sizes S-XL or $79.99 for sizes 1X-3X 

Rooftop Sexploitations 

Enjoy 2 classic sexploitation flicks from the 1960s and 70s at Aphrodite Gallery above the PASSIONAL boutique, 704 South 5th 

Street, Philadelphia. Wednesday, October 24, starting promptly at 8pm, we will be projecting Emanuelle in America (1977, 100 

min, info at www.imdb.com/title/tt0074473) followed by Smell of Honey, Swallow of Brine (1966, B&W, 74 min, info at 

www.imdb.com/title/tt0180177) on a specially installed screen on our rooftop courtyard. There is no charge to attend these 

screenings, however please be aware that space is limited so come by early and guarantee your spot for the show! 

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h a l l o w e e n c h a i n s 

Steel Couture makes high-end 

maile with no restraint on 

imaginative designs, metals and 

materialsas evidenced by the 

stunning fit of these metal and 

rubber link halters and loin 

cloths,shown bottom left, 

warrior skirts, shown top right, 

and in belts. 

Above: He is dressed to survive n 

this ultra long, heavyweight maile 

tunic and headpiece in steel, 

shown, or in black metal for 

$399.99. 

Immediate Right, top: Chains or 

Jewels? You may ask when you 

try on these hand set Austrian 

Crystal "slave" choker/belt and 

bracelets. 


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