A total of 63,269 passed through the St James’s Park turnstiles, with 36,943 turning up on day one and 26,326 attending the following afternoon.
The event brought delight for Castleford Tigers, who picked up only their third win of the campaign and Hull FC as they shocked high-flying Warrington Wolves.
Leeds Rhinos suffered disappointment in their derby against Tigers and there was more misery for winless Wakefield Trinity. Here are 21 pictures – with every club featured – capturing a flavour of Magic on and off the field.
7. LDSL festival
Castleford Tigers' Learning Disabilities Super League side took on Leeds Rhinos at Magic Weekend. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
8. Rhinos' tribute to Doddie Weir
Leeds legend and current Sky Sports pundit Barrie McDermott with Hamish and Ben Weir, who were wearing the Rhinos kit designed in tribute to their father Doddie Weir. Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com
9. Tigers' feat
Jason Qareqare, who scored the crucial try, celebrates with Castleford Tigers fans after the win over Leeds. Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com
10. Early bath for Ben Reynolds
Leigh Leopards' Ben Reynolds is sent off by referee Aaron Moore against his old club Wakefield Trinity. 12-man Leigh won 30-6. Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com
11. Try scorers tangle
Leeds Rhinos' Mikolaj Oledzki is tackled by Castleford Tigers' Jacob Miller at Magic Weekend. Both scored a try, but Miller's side came out on top. Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com
12. Wakefield woes
Magic Weekend brought more misery for Wakefield Trinity fans who have yet to see their side win this year. Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com