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Why Straight Guys Love ‘Magic Mike’

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It’s easy to understand why a certain demographic flocks to theaters for another look at Channing Tatum dancing and his washboard abs. But its allure is far greater than that.

Nick Schager
Nick Schager 

Entertainment Critic

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Nick Schager

Nick Schager

Entertainment Critic

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Nick.Schager@thedailybeast.com

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