Since I like to think of myself as a professional in terms of journalism I’d be remiss to not do a complete and thorough  assessment and research on the subject and article I’m about to embark on. Therefore I felt it my duty to learn everything I can about the art and entertainment of male exotic dancing. ;) So of course I had to take the proverbial plunge and go see the latest Channing Tatum movie called Magic Mike. The movie is partly based upon the actual life of the early years of Tatum and his experiences he encountered as a 19 year old male stripper in Tampa.

Thirty-two year old Channing Mathew Tatum has a long and impressive resume as well as a very interesting life.  He is an actor, producer, dancer, formal model and has appeared in many movies such as Step Up (2006), Dear John (2010), 21 Jump Street (2012) and the most recent film, Magic Mike. Tatum grew up in Mississippi and spent his teenage years in Florida where he was considered a stellar athlete. After high school he moved to Virginia to play football on an athletic scholarship but dropped out and returned home and started working a variety of jobs. It was around then that he started working as a stripper and then shortly after was discovered by a talent scout who felt he could be a model…and the rest of course is history.

The “easy-on-the-eyes” actor is married to actress Jenna Dewan and the two collaborate on producing film and media. When asked about his past (which includes dancing, modeling, and of course acting) he seems to feel very blessed, saying that it has helped both his life and his family’s.
 
I’m not sure how or if this recent film release about the life and times of a male exotic dancer and all the stories that go along with it will bring about a rebirthing of the huge 80’s male exotic dancing era….but if there are any Channing Tatum look-a-likes out there who become male strippers, this journalist has to emphatically say… it certainly couldn’t hurt!

But even if there isn’t a resurgence of male exotic dance shows…most all men can look strapping and handsome simply by adding a professional skin care, shaving and grooming regimen to their daily shower routine. Many beauty brands have added special lines dedicated specifically to care for the special needs of men. And Jack Black and Menscience are two such brands. So the good news is…the men in our lives can be just as tempting and gorgeous as Channing Tatum and his handsome co-stars such as Matthew MacConaughey, simply by taking care of themselves with user-friendly skin care and grooming products! Well at least in our eyes anyway…and isn’t that all that really matters?