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How to Watch “They Call Me Magic”: Magic Johnson Documentary on Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and More

Jeff Kotuby
Jeff Kotuby is a contributing writer to The Streamable who specializes in sports, music, and all things Japanese media. He cut the cord in 2017 and has spent the last six years of his career writing for technology, entertainment, and healthcare websites. He's a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles and Anaheim Ducks fan, but also enjoys watching animated shows from the '90s.
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Haven’t had your fill of Lakers-themed content lately? Well, you’re in luck, Apple TV+ has a new docuseries for you. “They Call Me Magic” chronicles the story of Earvin “Magic” Johnson, the electric NBA Hall of Famer from childhood, to his basketball career with the Los Angeles Lakers, his shocking HIV diagnosis, and his pivot into a business tycoon. You can watch “They Call Me Magic” a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+ starting Friday, April 22.

How to Watch “They Call Me Magic”

About “They Call Me Magic”

For global sports icon Earvin Johnson, “Magic” has many meanings. It’s the sparkle of his megawatt smile and dazzling style of play that forever changed the game of basketball. It’s also the magnetic connection that led him to the love of his life. It’s the shock of an HIV diagnosis that he transformed from grief into triumph — shifting global dialogue about the disease and overcoming its staggering odds.

Magic is also his transcendence from sports superstar to business titan, blazing new trails for former athletes and revolutionizing the way corporate America does business in Black communities. Featuring intimate interviews with Magic and an all-star lineup of teammates, family members, and friends, “They Call Me Magic” charts the cinematic life of one of the biggest cultural icons of our era with unprecedented access in a definitive four-part documentary series.

They Call Me Magic — Official Trailer | Apple TV+

Jeff Kotuby
Jeff Kotuby is a contributing writer to The Streamable who specializes in sports, music, and all things Japanese media. He cut the cord in 2017 and has spent the last six years of his career writing for technology, entertainment, and healthcare websites. He's a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles and Anaheim Ducks fan, but also enjoys watching animated shows from the '90s.
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