The event, where an entire round of matches is staged at one venue over two days, has an uncertain future, with the game’s strategic partners IMG keen to axe it, but clubs pressing for Magic to continue.
Leeds Rhinos are Magic ever-presents and will be bidding for a fourth successive win when they face Castleford Tigers at Newcastle United’s St James’s Park on Saturday.
Rhinos have been involved in some of Magic’s most memorable moments, including controversial finishes, dramatic fightbacks and a golden-point winner.
Here’s a look back at the highs and lows of their 15 previous Magic matches.
1. 2007: Rhinos 42 Bradford Bulls 38 (in Cardiff)
Still Magic’s most famous game. Leeds snatched victory as the hooter sounded when Jordan Tansey - who was clearly offside - followed up to touchdown after Kevin Sinfield’s penalty hit the metalwork. Photo: Gareth Copley/PA Wire
2. 2008: Rhinos 40 Bradford Bulls 26
On-loan French international Eric Anselme was among Rhinos' try scorers in another Magic points fest, though this was a more straightforward win for Leeds. Photo: Steve Riding
3. 2009: Rhinos 36 Catalans Dragons 16 (Edinburgh)
A comfortable win at Murrayfield for Rhinos, with Rob Burrow among the try scorers and Ryan Hall, who had made his debut at Magic two years earlier, bagging a brace. Photo: Steve Riding
4. 2010: Rhinos 34 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 30 (Edinburgh)
Danny Buderus grabbed a 77th minute winner as Rhinos hit back from 28-10 down. Ryan Hall scored a hat-trick. Photo: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire
5. 2011: Rhinos 32 Bradford Bulls 28 (Cardiff)
Another dramatic fightback capped by a last-gasp penalty try, after Ben Jones-Bishop kicked ahead and was obstructed, got Brian McDermott’s reign as Rhinos coach off to a flying start. Photo: Steve Riding
6. 2012: Rhinos 37 Bradford Bulls 22 (Manchester)
Danny McGuire scored five tries as Rhinos easily maintained their Magic hoodoo over Bulls. Photo: VARLEY PICTURE AGENCY