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"Magic"
Single by Kylie Minogue
from the album Disco
B-side"Till You Love Somebody"
Released24 September 2020 (2020-09-24)
Recorded2019
StudioMetropolis (London, England)
GenreDisco-pop
Length
  • 3:34 (radio edit)
  • 4:10 (album version)
Label
Songwriters
ProducerPhD
Kylie Minogue singles chronology
"Say Something"
(2020) 		"Magic"
(2020) 		"Real Groove"
(2020)
Music video
"Magic" on YouTube

"Magic" is a song by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. BMG Rights Management and Minogue's company Darenote released it as the second single from her fifteenth studio album Disco (2020) on 24 September 2020, and further distributed on various digital and physical formats on later dates. Minogue, Michelle Buzz, and Teemu Brunila co-wrote the song with producers Daniel Davidsen and Peter Wallevik, collectively known as PhD. Musically, it is a disco-pop song with a variety of instruments, and the lyrics discuss the feeling of falling in love.

Music critics praised "Magic" for its catchiness, production quality, and sound, with some naming it a standout track from the parent album. It was also featured on year-end lists provided by Billboard and CBC Music. Commercially, the song was successful, appearing on record charts in Belgium, Croatia, Hungary, Scotland, Slovakia, and the United Kingdom, as well as component charts in Australia, Finland, New Zealand, and the United States. Furthermore, it is one of Minogue's most streamed singles in the United Kingdom.

British filmmaker Sophie Muller shot the music video for the single at Fabric in Farringdon, London, and it features Minogue and backup dancers in a nightclub with various Visual effects. Minogue promoted the single by performing it on several live television shows, including The Graham Norton Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and NBC New Year's Eve specials. It was also included in the setlist and live release of her one-time special livestream show, Infinite Disco and the 2025 Tension Tour.

Writing and development

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Minogue began working on new music in 2019, after completing the promotion for her fourteenth studio album, Golden (2018), and subsequent tour.[1] During her tour, she was inspired by a segment influenced by the disco aesthetic and Studio 54, and she realised her creative direction would be "heading straight back to the dance floor" with a disco-themed album.[2] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread lockdowns, production was halted. During the lockdown, Minogue worked remotely from her London home, experimenting with various software and engineering tools like Logic Pro and GarageBand.[3]

Minogue, Michelle Buzz, and Teemu Brunila co-wrote the song with producers Daniel Davidsen and Peter Wallevik, collectively known as PhD.[4] The track was recorded at Metropolis Studios in London, England, with engineering conducted by Davidson, Wallevik, Alex Robinson, and Duck Blackwell. Johny Saarde, Davidsen, and Wallevik collaborated on drum programming, and the final recording was mastered by Dick Beetham.[4] "Magic" is the album's opening track; Minogue stated that "'Magic' is a kind of Hors d'oeuvre for the album. The main course will be coming in a while—and leave space because there is going to be tiramisu."[5]

Composition

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"'Magic' is a kind of hors d'oeuvre for the album. The main course will be coming in a while—and leave space because there is going to be tiramisu. It feels classic, grown-up, and polished, but there’s still an element of surprise with the falsetto notes."[5]

—Minogue talking about the development of "Magic".

"Magic" was released in two versions: a radio edit lasting three minutes and 34 seconds, and an album edit with additional verses lasting four minutes and ten seconds.[6][7] Musically, "Magic" is a disco song with dance and pop influences.[8][9] Instruments include horns, "funky" strings, "celebratory" handclaps, and staccato keys.[10] NME editor Nick Levine called it "an exuberant, horn-fuelled romp that deserves to soundtrack a post-Covid roller disco", while Pitchfork writer Katherine St. Asaph noted a "fizzy, sparky chorus".[11][12]

According to The Guardian writer Ben Neutze, "Magic" and album track "Miss A Thing" have "lush melodies... that conjure up Studio 54 at the end of the 1970s".[13] Junkee editor Joseph Earp compared the overall sound to that of the Bee Gees and Donna Summer, while Medium believed the song set the tone for the album.[14][15] According to Christina Jaleru of Associated Press, the sound "brings in some hot staccato keys and handclaps on top of a hopeful message".[16] According to Joey Nolfi of Entertainment Weekly, Minogue's vocals are "light-as-a-feather" and the song is a "vintage homage to the groovy glitz and dreamy glamour of 1970s dance floors".[10]

Lyrically, "Magic" is about the experience of falling in love for the first time.[17] In an Apple Music review, Minogue stated, "It is about that magical feeling and the sparks of falling in love, finding a person, the person, the people, however you roll—finding that connection with someone. That does seem like magic sometimes."[5] According to MTV News editor Jackson Langford, Minogue's song convinces the listener that there is solace in every tragedy: "She grabs you by the hand, whether you want to or not, and forces you to breathe in, look at the stars, and dance."[18] Nolfi went on to say that the song's overall vibe was "cheery", and sends a message of hope for a better future.[10]

Release

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On 21 September, Minogue announced the release of "Magic" on social media, serving as the second single from Disco.[19] On the same day, she revealed the artwork, which was created by Studio Moross and depicts Minogue in a retro and technicolour close-up.[20] On 24 September, the song debuted as an airplay track, and the single edit was released on digital platforms later that day.[21][6] The single, album edit, and Minogue's previous single "Say Something" were all available for streaming across multiple platforms.[22]

Throughout October, three remixes of "Magic" were made available on digital platforms: a Purple Disco Machine remix, a Nick Reach Up remix, and an acoustic version featured on Apple Music at Home Sessions.[23][24][25] On 6 November, Minogue's webstore released a yellow vinyl of the single with the B-side song "Til' You Love Somebody", which appears on the deluxe editions of Disco.[26] On 5 January 2021, BMG Rights Management released the song to dance radio stations across the United States.[27]

Critical reception

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Music critics gave "Magic" positive reviews. Neil Z. Yeung of AllMusic praised the song as a standout track from Disco, describing it as "twinkling".[28] According to The Music editor Guido Farnell, the song "works a charm as it innocently celebrates falling in love on the dancefloor without worrying about what may follow tomorrow".[29] Quentin Harrison of Albumism praised the song's disco influences, writing, "Minogue reaches back to the burgeoning peak of the disco era—circa 1975—to echo the Silver Convention's smash 'Fly, Robin, Fly'."[30] Robin Murray of Clash called it "an effervescent opener, its gentle pulse peeling you away from the raw pessimism of 2020's ongoing dystopia."[31] Idolator writer Mike Wass described the song as "three and a half minutes of pure happiness".[32]

Jeffrey Davis of PopMatters described it as "easily one of the best and gayest songs in her entire discography".[33] According to Matthew Barton of Beats Per Minute, "'Magic' is a solid opener, with its disco-fied, syncopated piano rhythm and its camp tapestry of synths and handclaps", while Attitude described the track as "a slice of pop magic", noting that it "leans more heavily into the funky stylings of the album's genre namesake" than its previous single, "Say Something".[9][34] Vulture editor Justin Curto thought the song was "lighter fare than shiny lead single 'Say Something' but with a chorus and horn section that still get the job done."[35]

Although Helen Brown of The Independent thought most of the album's material was unoriginal, she described "Magic" as "non-stop fun".[36] Mick Jacobs of Spectrum Culture had mixed feelings about it being released as a single alongside "Say Something", calling it "harmless but charmless".[37] Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine criticised the song's delivery, claiming that its lyrics were "generic and vaguely uplifting enough to project onto any personal or global disaster".[38] Nevertheless, "Magic" was ranked 18th on the 25 Best Dance Songs of 2020 by Billboard, as well as the Best Disco Songs of 2020 by CBC Music.[39][40]

Commercial performance

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"Magic" did well commercially, outperforming its predecessor, "Say Something". In Australia, the song peaked at number 20 on the ARIA Artist Singles chart and also reached number 58 on the airplay chart (via Radiomonitor) and number five on Digital Songs chart (via Billboard).[41][42][43] In New Zealand, it peaked at number 28 on the Hot Singles chart for one week.[44] In Belgium, it peaked at number 17 on the Bubbling Under chart in Flanders and 19 on the Ultratop chart in Wallonia.[45][46]

In the United Kingdom, it debuted at number 75 on the UK Singles Chart and rose to number 53.[47] It also reached number two on the Singles Sales chart and eleventh on the Independent Singles chart.[48][49] It did better in Scotland, reaching number nine on the regional singles chart.[50] It reached number 53 on the Croatian airplay chart and 19 on the Finnish radio chart.[51][52] In Hungary, the song peaked at number 10 on the Single Top 40 chart.[53] The song also reached number 19 in Serbia (Radiomonitor) and 99 in Slovakia (Radio Top 100).[54][55]

In the United States, the song reached number 18 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart and 12 on the Dance/Electronic Digital Songs chart.[56][57] In Mexico, the song reached number five on the Ingles Chart (via Billboard).[58] In South America, the song reached number 18 on the Uruguay airplay chart (via Monitor Latino).[59] The song also reached number 10 on Euro Digital Songs chart (via Billboard).[60]

Music video and promotion

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In an interview with SiriusXM, Minogue revealed that the track's music video was directed by English director Sophie Muller, who had previously shot the video for "Say Something".[61][62] The video was filmed at Fabric, a nightclub in Farringdon, London, and produced by Chris Murdoch and Juliette Larthe.[61] On 24 September, it premiered on Minogue's official YouTube channel; Minogue is seen dancing in the club with several other dancers and sitting on a throne in a golden jumpsuit.[63] Despite Fabric's closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Minogue stated that she wanted "to give fans a moment of escapism to celebrate on a fantasy dance floor".[64]

To further promote the single, Minogue made live appearances on various shows and events. On 6 November 2020, Minogue performed the song on both The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show and The Graham Norton Show.[65][66] On November 7, she performed the song during her live stream concert Infinite Disco; this version was included in the live releases and DVD of the concert, as well as the repackaged version of Disco: Guest List Edition (2021).[67] She performed the song on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on 11 November.[68] Minogue performed the song on NBC New Year's Eve specials on 31 December.[69] In 2025, Minogue performed "Magic" on the Tension Tour in a medley with several other songs from Disco.[70]

Track listing

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Other Official Remixes[24]

  • "Magic" (Nick Reach Up Remix) – 3:10
  • "Magic" (Nick Reach Up Extended Mix) – 5:36

Credits and personnel

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  • Kylie Minogue – songwriter, lead vocals, background vocals
  • Daniel Davidsen – songwriter, producer, drum programmer, engineer, guitar
  • Peter Wallevik – songwriter, producer, drum programmer, engineer, keyboards
  • Michelle Buzz – songwriter, background vocals
  • Teemu Brunila – songwriter
  • Johny Saarde – drum programmer
  • Alex Robinson – engineer
  • Dick Beetham – engineer

Charts

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Chart performance for "Magic"
Chart (2020–2021) Peak
position
Australia Airplay (Radiomonitor)[41] 58
Australia Artist Singles (ARIA)[42] 20
Australia Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[43] 5
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[45] 17
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[46] 19
Croatia (HRT)[51] 53
Euro Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[60] 10
Finnish Airplay (Radiosoittolista)[52] 19
Hungary (Single Top 40)[53] 10
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[71] 5
Mexico (Billboard Ingles Airplay)[58] 8
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[44] 28
Scotland Singles (OCC)[50] 2
Serbia (Radiomonitor)[54] 18
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[55] 99
UK Singles (OCC)[47] 53
UK Indie (OCC)[49] 7
Uruguay Anglo (Monitor Latino)[59] 18
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[56] 17

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Magic"
Region Date Format(s) Version Label(s) Ref.
Various 24 September 2020
Original
[6][7]
9 October 2020 Purple Disco Machine remix [23]
23 October 2020 Nick Reach Up remix [24]
30 October 2020 Apple Music at Home Sessions [25]
6 November 2020 7-inch single Original [26]
United States 5 January 2021 Dance radio BMG [27]

References

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Magic (Kylie Minogue song)

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"Magic" is a song by Australian singer Kylie Minogue, serving as the second single from her fifteenth studio album, Disco. Released on 24 September 2020 by BMG Rights Management and Minogue's Darenote label, the track was co-written by Minogue alongside Michelle Buzz, Teemu Brunila, Daniel Davidsen, and Peter Wallevik, with production handled by Davidsen and Wallevik under their moniker PhD.[1][2] Musically, it is a buoyant disco-pop song characterized by infectious brass hooks, shimmering synths, and an upbeat tempo that evokes escapism and joy, with lyrics exploring the euphoric sensation of falling in love.[3][4] The song's release coincided with the promotion of Disco, Minogue's return to pure dance music amid the COVID-19 pandemic, positioning it as an anthem of optimism and connection during isolation. An official music video, directed by Sophie Muller and featuring Minogue in a series of vibrant, color-shifting outfits against cosmic backdrops, premiered on YouTube the same day, enhancing its visual disco aesthetic.[5] Critically, "Magic" was praised for its nostalgic yet fresh energy, with outlets highlighting its horn-driven exuberance and suitability as a post-pandemic dance staple; it ranked among Billboard's 25 best dance songs of 2020 for blending modern production with classic disco elements.[3][4] Commercially, "Magic" achieved moderate success, peaking at number 53 on the UK Singles Chart and spending three weeks in the top 100, while reaching number 17 on the US Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart—Minogue's highest entry there at the time. It also peaked at number 2 on the UK Official Singles Sales and Physical Singles charts upon release, driven by vinyl and download formats, and entered top 10s on European digital sales charts, including number 10 on Billboard's Euro Digital Song Sales.[6][7] The single's performance contributed to Disco's strong debut at number one on the UK Albums Chart, marking Minogue's eighth UK number-one album.[8]

Background and creation

Writing and development

"Magic" was co-written by Kylie Minogue alongside Michelle Buzz, Teemu Brunila, Daniel Davidsen, and Peter Wallevik of the production team PhD during the initial recording sessions for her fifteenth studio album, Disco, which commenced in 2019 before being interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.[9][10] The song's creation drew inspiration from the 1970s disco revival, seeking to embody escapist and euphoric elements that provided uplift amid the global lockdowns and isolation of the pandemic era, aligning with the broader optimistic and resilient spirit of the Disco project.[11][12] Following the development of early demos, "Magic" was chosen as the album's second single, succeeding the lead track "Say Something" to further promote Disco's dance-oriented escapism.[13]

Composition and recording

"Magic" is a disco-pop song incorporating influences from 1970s funk and electronic dance music, characterized by prominent horns, funky strings, celebratory handclaps, staccato keys, and a pulsating bassline that drives its upbeat rhythm.[14][15][9] The track follows a standard verse-chorus structure with a bridge that builds tension around the recurring "magic" refrain, emphasizing euphoric hooks and layered vocal harmonies. Written in the key of C major at a tempo of 106 beats per minute, it evokes a sense of joyful propulsion suitable for dance floors.[16][17] The lyrics center on the transformative and enchanting sensation of falling in love, employing metaphors of floating through the stars, being under a spell, and an otherworldly glow to capture the thrill of romantic connection.[9] The album version runs for 4:11 minutes, while the radio edit is shortened to 3:34 minutes for commercial play.[16][18] Recording took place in 2019 at Metropolis Studios in London, where Minogue laid down her lead vocals alongside additional backing contributions. The production was handled by the duo PhD—consisting of Daniel Davidsen and Peter Wallevik—who also co-wrote the track with Minogue, Michelle Buzz, and Teemu Brunila; Davidsen and Wallevik managed engineering and mixing duties to achieve the song's polished, vibrant sound.[17][2]

Release

Formats

"Magic" was first released as a digital download and for streaming on 24 September 2020 through BMG Rights Management, marking it as the second single from Kylie Minogue's fifteenth studio album, Disco.[5] The track became available across major platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music in standard audio formats such as MP3 and FLAC.[19] A physical release followed in the form of a limited-edition yellow 7-inch vinyl single on 6 November 2020, pressed at 45 RPM and featuring "Magic" on the A-side and the album track "Till You Love Somebody" on the B-side.[20] This vinyl edition was distributed exclusively through Minogue's official webstore under the BMG label.[20] The single's release occurred amid the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing virtual promotion without an initial CD format; instead, digital bundles provided access to extended mixes in later digital distributions.[21] "Magic" appears on both the standard edition of Disco, which launched on 6 November 2020, and its expanded Guest List Edition.

Remixes and B-sides

The official remixes of "Magic" were released digitally in October 2020 to bolster the single's presence in dance and club environments. The Purple Disco Machine Remix, produced by the German DJ and producer Tino Piontek (known as Purple Disco Machine), debuted on October 9, 2020, as an extended club version that strips back many verses to emphasize the chorus hook and deep house grooves, creating a more instrumental, beat-driven experience lasting 5:07 in its extended form.[22][23][24] On October 23, 2020, the Nick Reach Up Remix followed, crafted by British DJ Nick Reach Up, delivering a funky, upbeat variant with heightened energy through layered percussion and synth accents, clocking in at 3:10 and geared toward upbeat dance floors.[25][26] The Purple Disco Machine and Nick Reach Up remixes were later compiled on the expanded album Disco: Guest List Edition, released on November 12, 2021, alongside other reworkings by dance producers, enhancing the collection's utility for club and virtual DJ sets amid ongoing pandemic restrictions on live events.[27][24] An Extended Mix, a 5:31 iteration featuring additional instrumental breaks and builds to prolong the track's euphoric disco-pop structure, was issued on December 10, 2021, providing DJs with a seamless club-ready option, and included on DISCO: Extended Mixes.[28][29] The B-side to the limited-edition yellow transparent 7-inch vinyl single of "Magic", released on November 6, 2020, is "Till You Love Somebody", an upbeat disco track co-written by Kylie Minogue, Linslee Campbell, Sky Adams, and Teemu Brunila, and produced by Campbell and Adams.[20][30] Clocking in at 3:01, the song features groovy basslines and empowering lyrics about self-love, exclusive to this physical format at the time but subsequently included as the lead bonus track on Disco: Guest List Edition.[20][31]

Promotion

Music video

The music video for "Magic" was directed by Sophie Muller and produced by Chris Murdoch and Juliette Larthe for Prettybird.[5] It premiered on Minogue's official YouTube channel on 24 September 2020 and has a runtime of 3:52.[5] Filming took place at Fabric, a renowned nightclub in London's Farringdon district, in September 2020, just before stricter COVID-19 restrictions intensified in the UK.[21][32] In the video, Minogue appears in ethereal outfits inspired by a fairy godmother aesthetic, including a hooded cape and sparkling elements that enhance the magical theme.[33] She is joined by backup dancers on the club's light-up dance floor, illuminated by vibrant disco lights and strobing effects.[32] Visual motifs feature Minogue wielding a wand to initiate sparkling transformations and romantic gestures, such as drawing hearts in the air, amid synchronized choreography that emphasizes joy and connection.[34][33] Thematically, the video captures escapism and romance through its club setting, offering a virtual dance-floor fantasy during the global pandemic when physical nightlife was largely inaccessible.[34] This aligns with the song's lyrics about the enchanting spark of love, transforming the nightclub into a realm of wonder and release.[13]

Live performances

"Magic" debuted during Kylie Minogue's Infinite Disco livestream concert on November 7, 2020, where she performed the track in a virtual club environment complete with dancers, backing singers, and a simulated disco stage setup to promote her album Disco.[35][36] The song became a staple in Minogue's Tension Tour, which ran from February to August 2025, featuring an extended disco medley that incorporated "Disco Groove" for heightened energy during performances.[37] Notable renditions included the June 3, 2025, show at London's O2 Arena, where the medley electrified the audience, and the July 9, 2025, appearance at JazzOpen in Stuttgart, Germany, adapting the set for the festival format.[38][39] A live version of "Magic," captured from the Lisbon performance on July 15, 2025, was released as a 1:15 audio excerpt single on September 26, 2025, via streaming platforms as part of the Tension Tour//Live 2025 album.[40][41] Throughout the tour, the performance emphasized elaborate lighting effects that pulsed with the song's synth-driven rhythm, costume changes into sparkling sequined ensembles midway through the medley, and direct audience interaction during the anthemic "magic" chorus to foster a communal, euphoric atmosphere.[42][43]

Television appearances

Minogue made the UK television debut of "Magic" on BBC's The Graham Norton Show on 6 November 2020, performing the disco-infused track with a group of backing dancers to evoke a vibrant club atmosphere despite pandemic limitations.[44] In the United States, she appeared on CBS's The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on 11 November 2020, delivering a pre-recorded performance filmed in London that incorporated glittering dancers and dynamic lighting to capture the song's escapist disco essence amid COVID-19 restrictions on live audiences.[45] The track was featured during NBC's New Year's Eve special broadcast on 31 December 2020, where elements of "Magic" were integrated into a medley drawn from Minogue's Infinite Disco livestream event, providing a celebratory close to the year. As of 2025, there have been no major television appearances dedicated specifically to "Magic" outside of broader tour promotions.

Reception

Critical reception

Upon its release, "Magic" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its catchy hooks, nostalgic disco vibe, and Kylie Minogue's confident vocal delivery. Clash Magazine described the track as a "buoyant, inspired return" and an "ode to the transformative powers of club culture," highlighting its "utterly perfect pop" qualities that evoked the escapist joy of dancing.[46] NME echoed this sentiment in their review of the parent album Disco, calling "Magic" an "exuberant, horn-fuelled romp that deserves to soundtrack a post-Covid roller disco," emphasizing its upbeat energy and production flair.[3] The song's shimmering synths and rhythmic pulse were frequently noted for capturing a sense of wonder and romance, aligning with Minogue's signature blend of glamour and groove.[47] Billboard included "Magic" at number 18 on their list of the 25 Best Dance Songs of 2020, commending its polished production by Karen Poole and Teemu Brunila for providing escapist appeal amid the year's challenges, with Minogue's performance adding a layer of infectious charisma.[4] Critics appreciated how the track's glittering arrangement and repetitive, hypnotic chorus reinforced its theme of magical connection, making it a standout on Disco.[48] While largely celebrated, some reviews pointed out minor reservations, noting the song's formulaic structure compared to bolder experiments in Minogue's catalog, though this was often offset by its reliable dancefloor appeal. The Edge described it as "slightly more underwhelming" than the lead single "Say Something" but still a delight with "pop goodness" that continued Minogue's disco revival.[49] In 2025 reflections tied to the Tension Tour, where "Magic" featured in the setlist's Disco segment, reviewers lauded the tour's overall "euphoric" execution.[50]

Commercial performance

"Magic" achieved moderate commercial success upon its release in September 2020, reflecting the challenges of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that limited physical sales and live promotion. In the United Kingdom, the single debuted and peaked at number 53 on the Official Singles Chart, spending three weeks in the top 100, while reaching number 2 on the Singles Sales Chart and number 7 on the Indie Singles Chart. In Australia, it peaked at number 20 on the ARIA Australian Artist Singles Chart. The song also performed well in Europe, attaining a peak of number 10 on Hungary's Single Top 40 chart. On the US Billboard charts, "Magic" reached number 17 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. Sales figures for the single were impacted by the shift toward streaming during the pandemic, but it still managed over 100,000 units in the UK. Globally, the track surpassed 50 million streams across platforms by 2025. A live version of "Magic" recorded during Kylie Minogue's Tension Tour did not result in major re-charting for the single in 2025, though it contributed to increased streams for the parent album Disco amid the tour's promotion. Overall, the song's performance was modest compared to the lead single "Say Something," underscoring the era's emphasis on digital consumption over traditional sales.

Track listings and credits

Track listings

"Magic" was first released as a digital single on September 24, 2020, featuring the radio edit version of the title track.[19]
No.TitleLength
1."Magic" (radio edit)3:34
The limited edition 7-inch vinyl single, pressed on yellow transparent vinyl and released on November 6, 2020, included the album version of "Magic" on the A-side and the B-side track "Till You Love Somebody".[20]
SideTitleLength
A"Magic" (album version)4:10
B"Till You Love Somebody"3:02
Digital remixes of "Magic" were released separately in October 2020, including the Purple Disco Machine Remix on October 9 and the Nick Reach Up Remix on October 23. An extended mix was also available.[19][51][26]
No.TitleLength
1."Magic" (Purple Disco Machine Remix)3:35
2."Magic" (Nick Reach Up Remix)3:10
3."Magic" (Extended Mix)4:10
In 2025, a live version from Kylie Minogue's Tension Tour was released as a digital single on September 26, presenting an excerpt of the performance.[52]
No.TitleLength
1."Magic" (Live From The Tension Tour)1:15

Personnel

  • Kylie Minogue – lead vocals, backing vocals, songwriter[20]
  • Michelle Buzz – backing vocals, songwriter[20]
  • Teemu Brunila – songwriter[53]
  • Daniel Davidsen (of PhD) – songwriter, producer, mixing, guitar, drum programming[20]
  • Peter Wallevik (of PhD) – songwriter, producer, mixing, rhythm guitar, keyboards, drum programming[20]
  • Johny Sårde – additional drum programming[20]
  • Alex Robinson – vocal engineer[20]
  • Dick Beetham – mastering engineer (at 360 Mastering, London)[2]

Remix personnel

  • Purple Disco Machine – remixer, additional production[19]
  • Nick Reach Up – remixer[19]

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  45. Kylie Minogue Celebrates Disco With 'Magic' Performance on 'Colbert'
  46. Kylie Minogue's 'Magic' Is An Ode To Club Culture - Clash Magazine
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