Sightings

This page is for sharing sightings of Magic: The Gathering in the popular culture.

Movies

Spider-man

In one scene, set in Peter Parker's bedroom, a poster for the Invasion set can be seen on the wall.

Television

G4

Attack of the Show

• Episode #1448 (November 12, 2010) - Host Kevin Pereira comically displays a chest full of Magic and other CCGs during the "Around the Net" segment.

Warehouse 13

Mild Mannered (Episode #14)

• The team visits a local comic book store and as they enter, patrons can be seen playing Magic.
  (Although the story is set in Detroit, the comic book store they visit is a real location in Toronto - Hairy Tarantula, http://hairyt.com/)

The O.C.

The Perfect Couple

Seth: So when you lost your virginity, I was playing Magic the Gathering.

Ryan: You still play Magic.

Seth: Yeah, but not as much.

Anna: So, this is your crib? This is where all the magic happens?

Seth: Well, if by magic, you're referring to the card game, then, sadly, yes.

ESPN

• Several tournaments were produced and shown on the network, see ESPN.
• Commercials for Portal aired during snow-boarding shows.

Home Improvement

• One of the kids had Magic posters.

Unsolved Mysteries

• Episode #387 (aired March 15, 1996) - Although not referencing the game by name, victims Michael Johnston and Rochelle Robinson were said to have been playing a card game that featured "mystical creatures, magic, and fantasy" in the Tacoma, Washington area. (Official summary, Unsolved Mysteries Wikia, YouTube original, YouTube updated)

MTV

• On Motel California, four segments were aired in which Pro Tour players Mike Long, Mark Justice, Brian Hacker, and Shawn "Hammer" Regnier played in a MTV Invitational "tournament".
  • Tues 7/8/1997 ‹ 6:10 - 6:40 pm PST
  • Thurs 7/10/1997 ‹ 12:30 - 1:00 pm PST
  • Fri 7/11/1997 ‹ 11:10 - 11:40 pm PST
• Road Rules was occasionally sponsored by Magic.

VH1

I Love the '80s: 3D - "1987"

• Magic was mentioned briefly in a segment about the Legend of Zelda Nintendo game.

Sci-Fi Channel

• A two-minute Sci-Fi Buzz feature showed the game and listed tournaments being played at the time.
• Commercials for Portal aired during Mystery Science Theater 3000, Twilight Zone and Tech War.

Comedy Central

• On-air talent was shown playing Portal.
• Commercials for Portal aired during South Park.

Music

• 2012 geek anthem I'm the One That's Cool produced by Felicia Day and the cast for The Guild includes the lyrics "While you played sports, I played Magic the Gathering".
• Nerdcore hip hop artist MC Frontalot recounts his failed attempt at playing the game in his single "Hassle: The Dorkening" (lyrics).

References

• Wizards of the Coast conjures up a higher profile, Brandweek, April 13, 1998