Male Prostitution's Self-Proclaimed "Rosa Parks" Gives Up Front Row Seat to History

By: Edecio Martinez
Topics: Daily Blotter

"Markus" (Ian Daly)

LAS VEGAS (CBS/AP) I guess the gigolo business ain't what it used to be.

After working two months at the Shady Lady Ranch, "Markus," America's first legal male prostitute, has left the rural Nevada brothel.

His arrival generated plenty of media attention, but fewer than 10 paying customers.

Shady Lady Ranch (Ian Daly)

Brothel owner Jim Davis said Friday the Shady Lady Ranch had parted ways with the "prostitude" who worked under the name "Markus."

The tiny yellow brothel is located 150 miles northwest of Las Vegas.

Markus, who like other sex workers has asked that his real name not be used, didn't immediately respond to an e-mail message sent by The Associated Press seeking comment.

He remained listed under the name "Markus Destin" by adult talent agency OC Modeling.

Bobbi Davis, who co-owns the brothel with her husband and runs it as its madam, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal the departure of Markus was a mutual decision.

She said the brothel would keep employing men to have sex with women, including its latest hire, a Las Vegas man in his mid-30s who works under the name "Y. Not," who has also had about 10 customers.

The focus of the business, however, will remain on women prostitutes serving men, she said.

The Shady Lady Ranch created a stir in Nevada's brothel industry when it successfully won state and county approval to hire a male sex worker.

After hiring Markus, the Davises cut him off from speaking with reporters after his first two interviews, in which he compared himself with Rosa Parks and Mahatma Gandhi.

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by compton79 April 2, 2010 5:39 PM EDT: no thanks i get mine for free FROM MY HUSBAND !!!!!!!; Reply to this comment


by catherine195 April 2, 2010 10:27 AM EDT: This guy would definitely have to PAY ME for sex! Look at this guy - does he even resemble "appealing"??!! You're kidding, right?

sex - a - what??!!; Reply to this comment


by bundye April 2, 2010 10:07 AM EDT: Not using his real name does nothing for his photo being shown! Do you have friends, people who know you?; Reply to this comment


by tmittelstaed April 2, 2010 4:10 AM EDT: Women don't NEED to pay for sex, they can get it from most guys for free if they really want it.; Reply to this comment


by Daro_R_Reou March 29, 2010 2:07 PM EDT: It's obvious women are not going to pay for sex. Did they really think a brothel cater to women was going to work? Had he expanded his clientele & serve gay customers he would've gained more customers. Then again, the face on this creature is too horrendous. Even the gays wouldn't pay to sleep with him.; Reply to this comment


by rittergirl44 March 29, 2010 12:06 PM EDT: Did this man actually think that he was going to change history? Please from the beginning of time it is men who are the horn dogs, not women. Like it or not it is a fact. Woman are not going to pay for sex unless they are rich Beverly Hills woman who want a toy to play with. Not just down and dirty sex all the time. That's a man's game. And don't start the women's lib on me because it is the truth and is what makes men and woman different. A fact that I myself like.; Reply to this comment