Complete Guide to Hiring a Male Stripper in Miami

So it’s your bestie's bachelorette or birthday, you’ve got a girls trip planned to Miami and you’re in charge of getting the highlight of the festivities, the male stripper. You saw Magic Mike and you’re excited, but you’ve never hired a male exotic dancer before and you’re nervous. How does it work? Where can you find a hot sexy man hunk that’s also reliable and professional?

Hi, I’m Travis Johnson, your local Miami private male adult entertainer and I’ll be your guide to having the best possible sexy experience. I’ve been entertaining ladies at private events for about 4 years at the time of this writing. Believe it or not, I got inspired to get into stripping for ladies by watching the movie Magic Mike! I thought, there can’t be a better job in the world than having an amazing time with a group of sexy ladies. After being trained in the male stripper arts at the local Male Revue Cabaret establishment, I realized that private events are much more fun and now exclusively perform as an independent male exotic dancer.

Below I will answer the more frequently asked questions about hiring a male stripper in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and South Florida.

Question 1: Should we go to a strip club or hire a private male exotic dancer?

The first decision you’ll need to make about your male stripper experience is whether to go to a club or have a private event in your hotel room or home. There are advantages and disadvantages to each option. The advantage of going to a club is that you get the atmosphere of club - a stage, waiters, bartenders, as well as having several dancers available to entertain you. The disadvantage of a club is it will be significantly more expensive (especially if your group likes to drink), you will be competing with the other ladies in the club for the entertainers’ attention, and the dancers might be a bit sweaty and odorous as the night gets late and they’ve been working for several hours entertaining many different ladies.

The nice thing about having a private event is that you have much more control of the experience. You pick the dancer you like in advance. You can drink your own drinks (and save on a shockingly large bar tab), you don’t need to wait for a dancer to be free from entertaining other groups of ladies and you can dance as wild as you like, as long as you don’t disturb the neighbors. The stripper will arrive fresh and clean and focused on you and your friends. You control the music that plays and the volume it’s at. You decide when the ladies need a break, pose for pics, cut a cake, etc.

Question 2: Should I use an agency to book a male stripper?

You can either book through an agency or directly with the dancer. Booking directly with a dancer is less expensive because the agency won’t be collecting a fee. The advantage of an agency is that you can choose between many dancers in one website and many dancers do not have the sophistication to run their own website and therefore can't be hired otherwise. However, the disadvantage of agencies is that they will often deal with several unreliable dancers (unfortunately many male strippers are unreliable) so that if one doesn’t show, they can switch the dancer for another. This usually results in the unpleasant surprise of a ‘catfish experience’ where the guy who shows up isn’t the guy you ordered.

Ladies have told me that they appreciated the direct communication with me rather than dealing with an agency. They can see I’m responsive, professional and get a feeling for who I am. This allows them to build comfort, which is essential for such a personal style of entertainment.

Question 3: How much does hiring a private male stripper cost?

If you're hiring through an agency, the average cost for a male stripper in Miami for a private event is $200 to $300 per hour plus tips. If you are not using an agency, it is usually about $100 per hour less. My rates are $100 per hour plus tips in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale area. For every additional 30 minutes of travel time I add an additional $50 per hour.

Question 4: How much should you tip your male stripper?

Most private events average around $50 to $100 in tips per hour. More is always welcome and appreciated :-) Some ladies enjoy 'making it rain' with lots of cash while others prefer to just tip through PayPal, Cashapp or Venmo at the end of the show. If you need your male exotic entertainer to bring a stack of dollar bills to the party, let him know in advance.

Question 5: How do I book a male stripper?

I’m so glad you asked ;-) You can give me a call or send me a text message at 786-268-9699, email me at travis@malestrippermiami.com or send me an instagram message. Please include in your message the date, time, and location of your party, as well as the type of party it is (I have different music for birthday and bachelorette parties). I require a $50 deposit for a reservation (this is part of the $100 per hour fee) which can be sent through PayPal, Venmo or Cashapp.

Question 6: What outfits can I have my male stripper wear for the strip show?

I currently do cop, cowboy, firefighter, waiter and ship captain. But if you'd like something else, just ask :-)

Question 7: Where should we have the private male strip show performed?

The best place for your sexy exotic dance show is a private location indoors away from the curious eyes of the public (make sure your curtains are drawn ;-) Ideally somewhere the neighbors won’t be bothered by the screaming of excited ladies.

Having the show in your backyard might upset your neighbors, especially if they have children who are peeking over the fence. Also, having the show outdoors will make your lovely male stripper sweat a bit more in the Florida heat.

Party buses can be fun, but are not that private and can be pretty cramped.

For male strip shows on a yacht, it’s best to make sure that there is a decent sized cabin that can fit all the girls plus a space for your male stripper to dance in (at least 7 by 7 feet). Having the show on the bow of yacht can be dangerous - the rocking of the boat can make people slip as they dance.

Hotels are good, though if the room is a bit cramped you may want to push some furniture out of the way to open up a dance space. Some hotels are more sensitive to noise than others. If your hotel has been giving you complaints about the noise you’ve been making, let your lovely male stripper know to keep the volume a bit down. Nothing ruins the sexy vibe more than hotel security banging on the door.

Question 8: How do I set up the performance space for a private male strip show?

The ideal setup is a dance space at least 7 by 7 feet big (the bigger the better) with places for the audience to sit in front or to the sides of the dance space. If you have a backdrop of balloons, putting the dance space in front of that looks nice.

The ideal floor for the dance space is smooth, like tile or wood. This allows your male stripper to perform certain dance moves, like ‘floor work’ which requires sliding on the floor. Floors with carpet, brick or anything that increases friction will prevent your exotic male dancer from performing these sexy moves. So if there’s an area rug in the performance space, remove it if you can.

Being able to dim the lights or put on party lights once your male stripper starts dancing is a really nice effect and sets a sexy fun mood.

Of course, your male stripper is an experienced professional and will adjust to whatever the environment of the show happens to be.

Question 9: When is the best time to have a private male strip show?

This depends on your plans. Some girls like having the show as a kickoff of the nights' festivities and so book it early, while others like it as the grand finale and so book it late. A few things to consider when deciding on a time:

If you plan to do something after the show, give yourself at least 30 minutes extra time because the ladies may need to retouch their hair and makeup.

If you book a show right before dinner, the ladies may be hungry and cranky and may not have the best time because of that. Some light snacks before the show might be a good idea.

Having the ladies drink a bit can help everyone relax and have fun, but having the ladies drink too much can make the experience less enjoyable. Some girls can get sloppy and crazy in a not-so-fun way when drinking a lot. You know your friends, consider how they handle their alcohol.

Question 10: Who should I invite to the private male strip show?

Invite ladies that you think will enjoy it. Not everyone enjoys this type of entertainment, so you will have to be the judge of whom to invite.

In general, no men are allowed to attend the show. It will make your male stripper uncomfortable and will most likely make many of your female audience members uncomfortable as well. There can be exceptions for the gay best friend in a bachelorette party, but he must be informed that he can only watch, the dancer will not give him a lap dance and he can’t touch the dancer.

If you plan to have any family members (Mom, Granny, sister-in-law) at the party, think about whether they will react to this situation in a fun way.

Question 11: What should we wear during our private male strip show?

The worst thing to wear is sequins. They will leave your lovely male stripper looking like he just lost a fight with a cat, all scratched up. Jeans are also bad because they are thick, rough and constrict movement. You want to wear soft clothing that isn’t too tight. The best clothing to wear while you’re enjoying your private male strip show are Bikinis or nightgowns.

Question 12: How do we make sure the male stripper has a smooth entrance to start the strip show?

Having a good start to the show is important for getting the audience’s attention and setting the mood. To do this, your male stripper will coordinate with you over text. He’ll text you when he’s on his way and when he’s arriving. You should inform him in advance if there is any special parking situation or if he’ll need to meet you in the lobby of the hotel (since some hotels require a key card to go up the elevator). Once he’s outside your door, ready to knock, he’ll text you to confirm the bachelorette or birthday girl didn’t go to the bathroom at the last second, and then he’ll knock on the door and make the entrance. He’ll bring a folding chair for lapdances and a bluetooth speaker with music. When he knocks on the door, turn off your music.

Question 13: Can we film videos or take pictures of the private male strip show performance?

Always ask your male stripper in advance if he’s comfortable with you filming the show. I personally don’t mind videos and pictures taken of the show as long as nothing that shows my face clearly is published on social media. I have day time job and work with a non-profit organization and having those types of pictures and videos public would not go over well with that part of my life.

Question 14: How hot does it get during a private male strip show? Can we adjust the temperature of the adult entertainment?

Your male stripper wants you to have the most fun sexy time that you and your girlfriends are comfortable with. As an experienced adult entertainer for ladies, he is sensitive to the body language and emotional cues of the audience and will adjust his performance based on the reactions he receives. However, never hesitate to tell him directly if you would like less or more in a performance. Clear communication and consent is sexy.

Question 15: Is it legal to touch a male stripper in Florida?

Yes, it is legal to touch a male stripper in Florida as long as you have the dancer’s consent.

Question 16: Does a male stripper get fully nude during a private male strip show?

If the audience wants him to, he will ;-)