Magic City: An American Fantasy: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

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.

Series details

• Title: Magic City: An American Fantasy
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Music
• Premiere date: 2025-08-15
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Starz
• Network country: United States
• TVMaze ID: 83408

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2025-08-15; final listed air date 2025-09-05; episode order: 5.

Source and licence

Adapted from Magic City: An American Fantasy on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.