Money | Shady Lady Ranch First 'Prostidude' Leaves Brothel, Returns to Porn 'Markus' saw total of 10 clients, Shady Lady Ranch madam says By Marie Morris Posted Mar 26, 2010 3:46 PM CDT Copied A "party" room is pictured at the Shady Lady Ranch brothel Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, in Beatty, Nev. The brothel has hired "Markus," the first legal male prostitute in Nevada. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) The country's first legal male prostitute has left the gigolo business, and the Shady Lady Ranch is temporarily turning away female customers. They weren't a large segment of the customer base anyway: The Nevada brothel owner says "Markus," who started work in January—and compared himself to Rosa Parks—didn't even service 10 customers. Total. He's back in California making adult films; the split, the owner says, " was a mutual decision. " Read These Next Americans have thoughts on aging. Indictment: Pitchers struck deal with bettors on what to throw. Administration orders states to halt full SNAP payments. Essayist quit drinking at age 71, writes that it's never too late. Report an error