Magic City: An American Fantasy
2025– · Starz · 1 season
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Sat, 6 Sept, 2:00 am
As Mr. Magic clung to his legacy, his son Lil Magic stepped in, and legend Gigi Maguire redefined polework; Grayer than when he began, Mr. Magic prepares to pass the torch, backed by decades of triumph and reinvention.
About
Magic City has been a legendary Atlanta institution and the launchpad for countless Hip-Hop artists since 1985, leading to the club's reputation as the "Black Studio 54." Now, for the first time, Magic City: An American Fantasy tells the full tale of the storied club's rise to global prominence and how it became the definitive king-maker in the hip-hop community, catering to high-profile celebrities such as 2 Chainz, Nelly, Shaquille O'Neal, Quavo, Killer Mike, Big Boi and others, as well as artists, dancers, and behind-the-scenes players who ensured its iconic status. The series offers an exclusive look into the enigmatic founder, Michael "Mr. Magic" Barney, and the lives of the many women responsible for building the club's mystique.
Episodes
- E01
Welcome to Atlanta
Sat, 16 Aug"Magic City: An American Fantasy" begins by immersing viewers in the club's allure; before the club, there was the man - Michael Barney, a natural hustler, he was so gifted that people started calling him Mr. Magic.
- E02
Whoomp! There It Is
Sat, 23 AugMagic City became the epicenter of entertainment, drawing legendary celebrities before and during their rise to superstardom; the secret sauce was Mr. Magic's vision; he demanded that his club have the best of everything.
- E03
Three, Six, Nine, Damn She Fine
Sat, 30 AugWith Mr. Magic in prison, the schemers played, Magic City spiraled into lawlessness as DJs, bartenders, and dancers ran their own side hustles, each believing they were bigger than the club.
- E04
Trap or Die
Sat, 6 SeptThe notorious Black Mafia Family drug cartel sets up shop in Magic City; thus begins the "Make It Rain" era of the club, promising more money (and violence) than ever before.
- E05
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Sat, 6 SeptAs Mr. Magic clung to his legacy, his son Lil Magic stepped in, and legend Gigi Maguire redefined polework; Grayer than when he began, Mr. Magic prepares to pass the torch, backed by decades of triumph and reinvention.
