Drag King History – The Drag Kingdom has come

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THE DRAG KINGDOM HAS COME

How exciting‼️DKH is going to Berlin for the @

How exciting‼️DKH is going to Berlin for the @godrag22 Festival & @mrmobdick will be doing a DKH presentation on Sun Oct 9th - FESTIVAL LINK IN BIO 🌟🎉
🎥 @talktorebekah 🙏🏼
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Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking
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Meet Helixir Jynder Byntwell, SFDK 26 contest winn

Meet Helixir Jynder Byntwell, SFDK 26 contest winner 👑🏆🌟 crowned on Sun Aug 21, 2022
Drag King Extraordinaire, @helixirdrag started doing drag a couple of years ago and now sets stages all over the Bay Area of CA on fire with his sexy comedic style, beefcake twerker dance moves, and winning smile. Guaranteed to keep you gagging hence the triumphant win❣️
He’s not only SFDK 26 winner, and they are MX. Royal Bunny 2022 SF Ducal Court
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SFDK Contest is produced & hosted by DK Legend @fudgiefrottage
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Photos by:
1. The Winner @kanecandrade
2. Performance @joseph_niles_photography
3. Announced @joseph_niles_photography
4. Crowned @joseph_niles_photography

Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking
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#sfdkcontest #sfdk26 #drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #mrmobdick #kenvegas

THANK YOU to all who supported our DKH fundraiser❣️If you missed it, don’t worry we got you covered 🌟You can view the recorded event anytime anywhere until Sep 18th : TIX LINK IN BIO. We have a pay what you can offer so anyone can check it out. Learn about Drag King History with never before seen footage from 1997 Club Casanova DK shows in NYC - super cool stuff !! Thanks for all your support 💝
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Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #mrmobdick #kenvegas

Posted @withrepost • @murrayhill Showbiz ✨Than

Posted @withrepost • @murrayhill Showbiz ✨Thank you @televisionacad for asking me to write about my TV experiences for their "In My Opinion" series. Truly honored to be asked...and seen! I'll be watching tonight! 📺 Big TY to @bridgeteverett @cstraussy @hbo @amyschumer @hulu @paulfeig @fox and #jonathanames ✨ As the kids say, link in bio☝🏼#showbiz #middleagedman #comedy #representationmatters
#dragkinghistory
📷 @patrickjamesmiller

Posted @withregram • @gkoskovich Adventures in B

Posted @withregram • @gkoskovich Adventures in Book-Dealing: A Belle Epoque postcard depicting a giant egg containing a woman dressed as a male 18th-century aristocrat courting a woman likewise dressed in 18th-century garb.

The card is one of a narrative series of six starting with the closed egg followed by the two figures peeping out and ultimately sitting in the egg for a sensual snuggle.

All the cards are postmarked 1903 and were mailed within France to a certain Mademoiselle A. Lefort. The only messages are short notes written on the images — in this case, in English.

The early years of the 20th century were the high point of postcard publishing. Seasonal iconography was popular. The series of which this card is a part may well have been produced for Easter greetings.

In addition, the card is an example of another popular genre: scenes depicting cross-dressed women courting other women. Such images recall the trouser roles common on the French stage at the time.

The giant egg also would no doubt have looked familiar to postcard buyers of the era: It's just the sort gimmick used by music-hall performers, who would be wheeled on stage hidden inside a nonsensical oversized object from which they would make a surprise appearance.

As a dealer, I've scouted the full set of giant-egg postcards. They're now in the holdings of the Human Sexuality Collection (@cornellsexcollects) at the Cornell University Library (@rarecornell).

#queerhistory #vintagephotography #vintagepostcards #musichall #drag #france #1900s #drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion

WATCH THE KINGSTORY OF CLUB CASANOVA NOW! [Tix lin

WATCH THE KINGSTORY OF CLUB CASANOVA NOW!
[Tix link in bio]

Photos of - By:
1.) Mo B. Dick - Del LaGrace Volcano
2.) Diane Torr - Del LaGrace Volcano
3.) Dred - Yvon Baumann
4.) Murray Hill for Mayor - Lucien Samaha
5.) Club Casanova Performers - Lucien Samaha
6.) Shon - Vivienne Maricevic
7.) Buster Hymen, Julie Wheeler, Rebecca Weinberg - Vivienne Maricevic
8.) Venus Boyz - Directed by Gabriel Baur
9.) The Drag King Book - Photos by Del LaGrace Volcano and written by Judith "Jack" Halberstam

Thank you to everyone who supports Dragkinghistory.com by attending The Kingstory of Club Casanova!

Tickets to view the show will be available to view until Sept 18th. Be a part of history and grab your tickets and watch the show today!

During this event we will be sharing the story of Club Casanova, the world’s first weekly Drag King party produced and hosted by Mo B. Dick. We will explore how Drag Kings emerged from a historical perspective, and showcase the immense influence Club Casanova had on the arrival of Drag King troupes, groups and collectives around the world.

Many notable Drag Kings got their start at Club Casanova including: Mo B. Dick, Dred, Murray Hill, The Kase Family, Labio, Evil Cave Boy and more. You will witness never before seen footage from Club Casanova shows filmed in 1997. Plus, you will be hearing from many of the former Club Casanova Drag Kings and those who were a part of the magic that paved the way for the advent of today's Drag King culture.

Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #mrmobdick #kenvegas

‼️TODAY‼️Thu SEP 8th* tune in via Zoom any

‼️TODAY‼️Thu SEP 8th* tune in via Zoom anywhere @ the world for our DKH fundraiser 🌟TIX LINK IN BIO🌟
Our last one was 4 years ago so we don’t ask for help often. We need your support to maintain this project, every dollar helps
*If you can’t make it today know that your tix purchase allows you to view the recorded event anytime between Sep 9-18
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These photos are by Zurich based photographer Yvon Baumann from 1996 at Club Casanova in NYC :
1. Justin Kase & Mo B Dick
2. Shon & Dred
3. Mo B Dick & Sherry Vine
4. Chico Soda
5. Labio & Mo B Dick

Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #mrmobdick #kenvegas #nyc #eastvillage #nycnightlife #1990s

In 1997, @murrayhill announced his candidacy for M

In 1997, @murrayhill announced his candidacy for Mayor of New York City at Club Casanova.

Murray was the very 1st and only Drag King to run for Mayor of New York City.

Witness Murray Hill announcing his candidacy for Mayor from our rare never-before-seen footage Club Casanova vault at our Drag King History fundraiser Sep 8

Come join us for our History of Club Casanova event this Thursday, Sept. 8th
at 5pm PST/8pm EST/1am GMT (TIX LINK IN BIO)
*your tix purchase allows you to view the recorded event until Sep 18

During this event we will be sharing the story of Club Casanova, the world’s first weekly Drag King party produced and hosted by Mo B. Dick. We will explore how Drag Kings emerged from a historical perspective, and showcase the immense influence Club Casanova had on the arrival of Drag King troupes, groups and collectives around the world.

Many notable Drag Kings got their start at Club Casanova including: Mo B. Dick, Dred, Murray Hill, The Kase Family, Labio, Evil Cave Boy and more. You will witness never before seen footage from Club Casanova shows filmed in 1997. Plus, you will be hearing from many of the former Club Casanova Drag Kings and those who were a part of the magic that paved the way for the advent of today's Drag King culture.

Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #mrmobdick #kenvegas

Dred was a very popular member of Club Casanova an

Dred was a very popular member of Club Casanova and Drag King Legend.

They were the Original Gender Bender, Lip Sync Assassin, and "One of the Greatest Drag Kings of All Time".

When Dred took the stage the room stopped to witness performance mastery and creativity take form before our eyes.

Photos:
1.) @dellagracevolcano
2.) @bousanbear
3.) Gabriel Baur - Venus Boyz
4.) Morgan Gwenwald
5.) @luciensamaha_onfilm
6.) Yvon Baumann

Join us on Thu, SEP 8th via Zoom* at 5pm PST/8pm EST/1am GMT (TIX LINK IN BIO)
*your tix purchase allows you to view the recorded event until Sep 18

During this event we will be sharing the story of Club Casanova, the world’s first weekly Drag King party produced and hosted by Mo B. Dick. We will explore how Drag Kings emerged from a historical perspective, and showcase the immense influence Club Casanova had on the arrival of Drag King troupes, groups and collectives around the world.

Many notable Drag Kings got their start at Club Casanova including: Mo B. Dick, Dred, Murray Hill, The Kase Family, Labio, Evil Cave Boy and more. You will witness never before seen footage from Club Casanova shows filmed in 1997. Plus, you will be hearing from many of the former Club Casanova Drag Kings and those who were a part of the magic that paved the way for the advent of today's Drag King culture.

Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #mrmobdick #kenvegas #dred #Dreddragking #light #dragkinglegend 💯🎉🔥

Have you purchased your tickets yet? We are just a

Have you purchased your tickets yet? We are just a few days away from this historical event!

Join us on Thu, SEP 8th via Zoom*
at 5pm PST/8pm EST/1am GMT
(TIX LINK IN BIO)
*your tix purchase allows you to view the recorded event until Sep 18.

We are so excited that the Creator and Producer of Club Casanova, @mrmobdick will be hosting The History of Club Casanova. You will hear from him what events inspired him and who he met to make Club Casanova such a great success.

Hear it all from the man himself!
King fans, you do not want to miss this very special event!🎉

Photographers:
1.) Pat Rivera
2.) Lucien Samaha
3.) Dale Corvino
4.) Half Man Half Woman: Del La Grace Volcano

During this event we will be sharing the story of Club Casanova, the world’s first weekly Drag King party produced and hosted by Mo B. Dick. We will explore how Drag Kings emerged from a historical perspective, and showcase the immense influence Club Casanova had on the arrival of Drag King troupes, groups and collectives around the world.

Many notable Drag Kings got their start at Club Casanova including: Mo B. Dick, Dred, Murray Hill, The Kase Family, Labio, Evil Cave Boy and more. You will witness never before seen footage from Club Casanova shows filmed in 1997. Plus, you will be hearing from many of the former Club Casanova Drag Kings and those who were a part of the magic that paved the way for the advent of today's Drag King culture.

Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #mrmobdick #kenvegas

"What is a Drag King?" If you are following this p

"What is a Drag King?"
If you are following this page you have definitely heard folks ask this before.
The answer is generally "Well, a King is like a Drag Queen but a Drag King is dressed in male attire."

Here are photos of two amazing pioneers of the DK experience: Diane Torr and Johnny Science who developed and innovated the look and body language of the modern Drag King. They were a HUGE influence on Club Casanova's Kings.

Photos:
1.) Diane Torr by Del La Grace Volcano
2.) Johnny Science by Efrain Gonzalez

Have you ever asked yourself where did Drag Kings start? Did it start the day we decided to put on a mustache and bind our chest... or did others pave the way so we had the language to know what to do?

If you are a Drag King, if you love Drag Kings, and if you are fascinated by Drag King History, we invite you to join us for this special event which is a fundraiser for Drag King History.

Join us on Thu, SEP 8th via Zoom* at 5pm PST/8pm EST/1am GMT (TIX LINK IN BIO)
*your tix purchase allows you to view the recorded event until Sep 18

During this event we will be sharing the story of Club Casanova, the world’s first weekly Drag King party produced and hosted by Mo B. Dick. We will explore how Drag Kings emerged from a historical perspective, and showcase the immense influence Club Casanova had on the arrival of Drag King troupes, groups and collectives around the world.

Many notable Drag Kings got their start at Club Casanova including: Mo B. Dick, Dred, Murray Hill, The Kase Family, Labio, Evil Cave Boy and more. You will witness never before seen footage from Club Casanova shows filmed in 1997. Plus, you will be hearing from many of the former Club Casanova Drag Kings and those who were a part of the magic that paved the way for the advent of today's Drag King culture.

Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #mrmobdick #kenvegas
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Support Drag King History by purchasing tickets to

Support Drag King History by purchasing tickets to our Club Casanova event!

Join us from anywhere in the world via ZOOM for our DKH FUNdraiser
on Thu, *SEP 8th at 5pm PST/ 8pm EST/ 1am GMT
(TIX LINK IN BIO)
*NOTE: if you can't make it that day/time know that your tix purchase allows you to view the recorded event from Sep 9-18

**Please share this event with one & all**
Know your tix purchase & donations go towards maintaining dragkinghistory.com
thank you 🙏💕

Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & KenVegas.dragking
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #mrmobdick #kenvegas
Thanks for the props @fudgiefrottage 💜

Are you ready for an epic Drag King History show ?

Are you ready for an epic Drag King History show ? Join us from anywhere in the world via ZOOM for our DKH FUNdraiser on Thu, *SEP 8th at
5pm PST/ 8pm EST/ 1am GMT
(TIX LINK IN BIO)
*NOTE: if you can't make it that day/time know that your tix purchase allows you to view the recorded event from Sep 9-18
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These photos are by the fabulous photographer Lucien Samaha @luciensamaha_onfilm from 1997 NYC
All of the DKs in these photos performed at Club Casanova, the world's 1st weekly DK party that influenced DKs of today
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1. Club Casanova's 5th Drag King contest: Krishna, 2 contestants, Willy Ryder (in back), World Famous *BOB*, Mo B. Dick, Dred in front, Uncle Louie & Sam
2. Mo B. Dick, Evil Cave Boy, World Famous *BOB*
3. Murray Hill for Mayor: Murray Hill & Mo B. Dick
4. Mo B. Dick, Sir Real, Budd, Sam
5. Uncle Louie, Murray Hill, Mo B. Dick
6. GROUP: Villain, Justin Kase, Saleeno, Will Dewar, Mo B. Dick, Willy Ryder as Jesus, Murray Hill, Labio, Nicky Fingers, Sir Real
7. Contestant, Mo B. Dick, Willy Ryder, World Famous *BOB*, Contestant performing (note: Jack Halberstam & Esther Newton on couch watching)
8. Mo B. Dick & photographer Lucien Samaha

**Please share this event with one & all**
Know your tix purchase & donations go towards maintaining dragkinghistory.com
thank you 🙏💕

Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking
.
#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #mrmobdick #kenvegas

Club Casanova produced one of the very 1st Drag Ki

Club Casanova produced one of the very 1st Drag King T-shirts ever!

1.) Mo B. Dick wearing the Club Casanova Tee
2.) Evil Cave Boy showing his original Club Casanova Tee
3.) The limited edition Club Casanova tee

In honor of our fundraiser for Drag King History, we are reprinting these limited edition Tees. Make sure you get your tix and tee combo for the show and be a part of Kingstory 👑
(TIX & TEE LINK IN BIO)

Tune in via ZOOM anywhere in the world on Thu, SEP 8th* at
5pm PST // 8pm EST// 1am GMT

*NOTE: In case you can’t join us that day/time know that your tix purchase allows you to view the recorded show from Sep 9-18th

We hope you join us to learn about Drag King History :
    ⁃    How did DKs emerge ?
    ⁃    Who were the influencers ?
    ⁃    What was Club Casanova ?
    ⁃    Who will be making tomorrow’s Kingstory ?

🌟 You have until Sep 18 to make your purchase 🌟

Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #mrmobdick #kenvegas

Want to know how Drag Kings emerged ? Join us on T

Want to know how Drag Kings emerged ? Join us on Thu, SEP 8th via Zoom* at 5pm PST/8pm EST/1am GMT (TIX LINK IN BIO)
*your tix purchase allows you to view the recorded event until Sep 18
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These photos are by photographer extraordinaire Efrain Gonzalez @bousanbear from 1996 & 1997 NYC
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1. Uncle Louie, Labio, Evil Cave Boy
2. Mo B. Dick
3. Storme DeLarverie on the mic with Dred, Murray Hill, Mo B. Dick
4. Lizerace & Justin Kase as the Blues Brothers
5. Mo B. Dick & Willy Ryder
6. Dred, Pencil Kase, Sir Real
7. Men of Club Casanova
8. Audience at LGBT Center NYC

During this event we will be sharing the story of Club Casanova, the world’s first weekly Drag King party produced and hosted by Mo B. Dick. We will explore how Drag Kings emerged from a historical perspective, and showcase the immense influence Club Casanova had on the arrival of Drag King troupes, groups and collectives around the world.

Many notable Drag Kings got their start at Club Casanova including: Mo B. Dick, Dred, Murray Hill, The Kase Family, Labio, Evil Cave Boy and more. You will witness never before seen footage from Club Casanova shows filmed in 1997. Plus, you will be hearing from many of the former Club Casanova Drag Kings and those who were a part of the magic that paved the way for the advent of today's Drag King culture.

Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking
.
#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #mrmobdick #kenvegas

Come one, Come All DRAG KING HISTORY FUNDRAISER on

Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson as Buster Kea

Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson as Buster Keaton captured by Tim Walker and styled by Jacob K for W Magazine in 2010 wearing Boss Black’s silk suit and cotton shirt. Vintage hat, vest, collar, and tie; Falke socks; Early Halloween vintage shoes.
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Drag King History is curated by @mrmobdick & @kenvegas.dragking
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #mrmobdick #kenvegas #scarjohansson #scarjo

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