Man Candle Shark Tank Update

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No DealNow:Out of BusinessHome & LifestyleSeason 2, Episode 8Broken Arrow, OKby Johnson Bailey

What Happened to Man Candle After Shark Tank

Is Man Candle still in business? No — the company has shut down.

  • No deal on Shark Tank
  • Outside investor P. Nathan Thornberry invested $65K/35%
  • Partnership ended in lawsuit
  • Bankruptcy proceedings

Last updated Sep 7, 2026.

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The Man Candle Shark Tank Pitch

Johnson Bailey of Broken Arrow, OK pitched Man Candle on Shark Tank Season 2, Episode 8, which aired Friday, May 6, 2011, asking for $50,000 for 25% of the company — a $200,000 valuation.

Man Candle left the Tank without a deal.

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Pitch Details

Aired
S2E8May 6, 2011
Ask
$50,000for 25%
Ask Valuation
$200,000