Why do they call Miami The Magic City?

Set in 1959 Miami Beach in the luxury Miramar Playa Hotel, “Magic City” looks like it was shot entirely on location in a period-perfect resort, but in fact its living rooms, bars and suites were built on a stage over nearly four months. May 4, 2012

Set in 1959 Miami, Florida, shortly after the Cuban Revolution, Magic City tells the story of Ike Evans (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), the owner of Miami’s most glamorous hotel, the Miramar Playa. … Magic City (TV series) Magic City Created by Mitch Glazer 22 more rows