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Will Parfitt
Born(1990-06-23)23 June 1990
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Male Stripper, Entrepreneur
Years active2018–present
Known forCo-founder of Magic Men
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Last updated: 16 July 2024

William Robert David Parfitt (born June 23, 1990), is an English male stripper and entrepreneur. Parfitt first became recognized due to his resemblance with Hollywood actor Channing Tatum, starring in the Magic Mike movie trilogy and named ‘Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine.[1] During the COVID-19 lockdown, Parfitt began doing strip shows on Social Media as part of the male strip group Magic Men Australia.[2] Parfitt has since gained the nickname in mainstream media as the ‘real life Magic Mike’.[3]

Life and Career

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Will Parfitt grew up in South London with his parents. In 2015 he moved to Melbourne permanently after a backpacking trip through Australia.[4] A local club promoter noticed the resemnlance with Magic Mike, the fictionary lead charector in the movie trilogy by the same name portrayed by actor Channing Tatum.[5] Parfitt started performing in small clubs around Melbourne. in 2018 he became a member of the male strip group Magic Men Australia.[2][6] In 2020 he was included as part owner of the company behind Magic Men Australia.[2][7]

Fame on Social Media

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During the COVID-19 lockdown in Australia in 2020, Parfitt began to post videos of him self performing in different outfits, such as Police Officer and Fireman. The reels achieved increasingly popularity.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Channing Tatum Crowned Sexiest Man Alive". NBC4 Washington. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  2. ^ a b c d "Channing Tatum lookalike Will Parfitt bringing his kind of magic to NZ". NZ Herald. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  3. ^ "Se video: Han er verdenskendt for at ligne 'Magic Mike' - nu kan du se ham strippe i Aarhus". Århus Stiftstidende. 2024-03-30. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  4. ^ "Chatting with Will Parfitt: Australian-based performer and social influencer". Digital Journal. 2021-08-18. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  5. ^ "Ser han bekendt ud? Nu kommer han til Danmark". 29 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  6. ^ "Mandeforsker: Striptease i K.B. Hallen er okay - for kvinder". TV 2 Kosmopol. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  7. ^ Maria Christine Madsen (2024-03-29). "Kan du se, hvem han ligner? Følges af ti millioner - og kommer snart til Danmark". www.bt.dk. Retrieved 2024-07-26.