Channing Tatum thrilled fans with a surprise appearance at a Magic Mike Live performance, leaving the audience in awe at the Sahara Las Vegas on Friday. The unexpected cameo occurred during the encore, sparking excitement and cheers among attendees.
One group of particularly lucky fans was celebrating a bachelor party, adding to the night’s festivities. Initially taking the stage with his eyes covered, Tatum was quickly recognized by some audience members, prompting enthusiastic screams. The 44-year-old actor showed off his dance moves while surrounded by the shirtless Magic Mike Live performers.
This particular performance — co-created by Tatum and choreographer Alison Faulk — featured Tatum, Faulk, celebrity stylist Andrew Mukamal and his fiancé, Connor Bailey, who were celebrating their joint bachelor party.
Tatum’s journey with Magic Mike began in 2012 with the release of the first movie, directed by Steven Soderbergh. The franchise has since expanded with two sequels, Magic Mike XXL in 2015 and Magic Mike’s Last Dance in 2023. The live shows debuted in 2017 in Las Vegas and have since toured various cities, including London.
Tatum’s surprise appearances at the Magic Mike Live shows are a treat for fans. When the London shows opened in 2018, he delighted the audience at the Hippodrome Casino with a special performance.
The Magic Mike franchise has been enormously successful, with the first film earning approximately $167 million at the box office.
The original movie is loosely based on Tatum’s real life experience as a stripper when he was younger. In January 2023, ET spoke with the actor about whether he plans to tell his and ex Jenna Dewan’s daughter, Everly, about his performance past.
“When she’s old enough to watch them, we’ll have that conversation,” he said. “There’s no version of me not having the conversation of ‘Dad didn’t just do them in movies, I was an actual stripper,’ so I’m not gonna lie to her.”
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