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Magic Stick in Detroit
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Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, US
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Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Bar on site
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Restaurant
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Toilets
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Wi-Fi
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Comments (199)
There is only one staircase leading from the entrance to the top floor. Has never been an issue in all the years Ive been there.Apparently now security expects 200 people to magically phase through each other to get down the stairs 2 seconds after the show ends.Get ready to be corralled like cattle by rude rent-a-cops who did nothing but make the situation more dangerous.Fun events , bad management
Nice staff, decent pizza, simple layout. I liked the stage lighting and overall dark and soft lighting throughout upstairs . Out door seating was available bathroom was clean.
Great venue! friendly fast service at the bar, good sound, friendly crowd. Easy parking at the garage across the street.
Amazing small venue above the Majestic Theatre. Great sound and good atmosphere. Good outdoor area with bar.
I went to see a show, it was wonderful. The only problem was I felt old. I was surprised to find out that young people do not drink wine, nor do they sit at the club. I did enjoy the DJ.
What I like about this venue:Great pizza as soon as you walk through the doors.Bowling.Bathrooms are much improved.Not a bad seat (well, it’s mostly standing room ) in the house.Nice rooftop deck for some fresh air or to cool off.The biggest surprise was how nice the staff was tonight. Everybody from security at the door, to ticket people, to people bussing tables were really very polite and enjoyable! How many other Detroit “clubs” can say that!?What I don’t like:I wish it was closer so I could check out more of the great bands that pass through there!
Had a great time with the whole family here! Staff was inviting and generous. Sgt. Pepperoni’s pizza and some coronas kept us all happy. Special thank you to Joshua for going above and beyond helping accommodate my family tonight. Thank you magic stick! see you soon!!
I love this venue. Sound quality is excellent and well engineered. If you smoke its great that you can still jam out to the music on the upsairs porch with your drink. The crowd is generally respectful and its always easy to get a drink or use the bathroom. Not the best beer selection but the prices are reasonable. Staff is friendly. Honestly one of my favorite music venues in any city.
Smaller and intimate, no barrier between crowd and performer. Audio system is awesome, you can feel the bass pass right through you and it vibrates the floor. Really awesome.
Magic stick is above the bowling alley so before a concert its nice to get there and grab a beer and a slice of pizza, then head up to the show! Theres 1 pool table up there as well. Multiple bars and a big dance floor! I would go again.
Further Frequencies throws the best parties in Detroit. Glad they use this venue for a lot of them because the staff is always great. 💜
Went and seen Nora En Pure with my brother for the first time. This place was pretty packed but to be expected no complaints with how it was set up really enjoyed my experience there!
Went for the Anamanaguchi concert, but it was near impossible to stick around. The bass was unbelievably loud (and that was with 30db ear plugs)Once they figure out their sound issues, this would be a solid venue.
Kind of small. Great sound. Expensive drinks. Awesome show and epic lighting
This is my favorite live music venue in the area. Top notch sound and lights. It is all standing room however. Fast drinks and minimal bathroom lines. Drink prices for an event place are reasonable. Nice large outdoor area for smoking.
Great venue and chill bar, love the vibe. Staff are nice too!
Very hot, and painfully difficult to see. Not sure that seating would make much difference, but I would have loved to have found out.
It was an awesome little venue, felt very personal. Cat Power was great!!
Super cool and hip venue in an excellent location (In the Magestic complex on top of a bowling alley, and a good pizza place). Mostly friendly staff, spacious but still intimate, A++ lighting and soundsystem, and a patio!
Recently saw a show here after not being for awhile. First thing of note was it was posted there was no re-entry for the night. I dont know if it is because theyre undergoing construction or something else, but re-entry is always one of the best draws for this venue. There was also an unsettling smell I couldnt place, might have been some kind of cleaner theyre using due to COVID but it was fairly unpleasant and reminiscent of bathroom and stale sweat. This has been one of my favorite venues for years now I really hope things improve
Super clean, great atmosphere great up close venue. Also the pizza place down stairs was delicious
This is one of THE spots to check out in the Detroit area. Ive never had a bad experience at this venue, the grounds are clean and well maintained (before the shows start, at least). And, theyve always got stellar people coming in to play.The drinks are a bit expensive though, but dont worry, theyre strong.
I had a great time at the club, its a great place to dance and have fun.
What a great concert venue. Small and intimate but still with room to feel full of people and energy.
Such a cool venue! Perfect for hardcore shows!
Cool night spot, great music! The crowd is usually pretty cool, and the drinks are priced reasonably. Huge sound system! Lots of LEDs in the ceiling to create a great vibe.
Tried booking a VIP reservation for two months for the John Summit event Friday November 12 2021. Never was able to get ahold of anyone. No own answers the emails for VIP bookings. Tried to call and voicemail box was full. Absolutely horrendous service and losing out on thousands of dollars we were prepared to spend here for a very special night.
Such a great venue, amazing sound and great selection of libations.Wish it was easier to find parking, but thats a city issue but the venue. Just get there early so you dont have to walk forever to get in.
Great venue! Small and intimate. Staff was great all around.
My go to place in Detroit if my friends and I want to hear some electronic style beats. Only the upstairs patio is open due to covid but the weather has been great lately so no complaints there.
Tonight was my first time at this venue and Id love to come back! Im impressed with the ceiling lights, I dont think Ive seen that very often in concert venues. Its a good size and the acoustics are pretty good. We had a couple drinks and pizza before going upstairs for the Jukebox the Ghost concert. The pizza was delicious and the drinks were decently priced. Also this place has great, friendly staff! 😃
This place has been completely revamped from the last time I was here. The bathrooms are nice, the patio area has plenty of chairs and tables for downtime between bands if youre a smoker and want to go outside or just for fresh air. The sound system was great for the metal show I went to, I could hear all the instruments and vocals clearly, security was visible, and getting In was super fast if you had your tickets printed or on your phone.
Such a unique venue!! Loved the feel and atmosphere. However when someone in the crowd started seizing and it was addressed by the artist on stage, it took over 10 minutes to get her out of the crowd. For majority of that time there was no security or venue staff even involved in the situation.
Wow! What a place to be at. LIVE music, good drinks, and friendly people.
This is a really unique venue. We came into town from Cleveland for the Death from Above concert and were really impressed. Bowling alley on the ground floor, concert on the second, and a rooftop bar. The bar had cheap beer choices and the pizza parlor on the first floor hit the spot at the end of the night. Definitely suggest you check it out when in town.
Last nights show was a disaster wish I would have just stayed home.
Simply put its a great venue that also happens to be a bowling alley. Its small enough where you feel a part of the show if youre going there for a concert and bug enough not to be bogged down by the crowd. A nice added bonus of going there is that the pizza place below the venue is actually pretty good of you need a quick bite to eat
Ive been here a couple dozen times. Im a concert goer and concerts are the highlights of my year. I dont listen to the trash on the radio so my experiences at this venue are of expertise and professionalism.The theater is on a great piece of land. Its right downtown and I made a whole day of walking around down town, getting a bite to eat and a few drinks at the local bars. Just a few miles from the river.The staff however, I could do without. The bar tenders are perfect but the hosts at the doors need a good smack. Rude. Unprofessional. And tedious to be around. If I owned this establishment Id fire these losers.4 star experience.
Great venue! Have seen many shows here and am never disappointed. 👍
The womens bathroom is not at the best place.Not too much places to sit down.We loooooved Flamingosis concert!
Great music venue with a solid sound system. Came here from Toronto area to catch a bass show (Charlesthefirst & Minnesota). It is so refreshing to be around friendly staff & visitors while being inside a venue that takes sound quality seriously. It did not go unnoticed, and I plan on coming back in the future!
My absolute favorite spot for tacos on Tuesday--hidden gem 💎SWEAT POTATO TACOS ☻
By far my favorite music venue in detroit. Outdoor bar with screened in area and plenty of chairs/tables in rooftop smoking section. 2 bar service counters inside. Awesome LED bar array above your head in the crowd. Ill go see artists I mildly like here because the experience of this venue is always great. For context I avoid Majestic/Masonic/Fillmore unless its one of my favorite artists and I have to go.
Saw Claude and it was a blast! A girl tried to fight me blaming me of stealing her phone... security guards were super friendly and helped me with the drunk girl!
Visited the Majestic on a Road Trip 2013. For drinks, music and food. All three excelled. Still one of my favourite places in the world for a good time.
Look, as a venue it is... fine. Good, even. Big space, decent bar, nifty light feature and even a patio to chill out on, but its still a cement box with no real discernable vibe or cool art that stands out.Clean bathrooms, and right upstairs from a pizza joint, so that is nice.
My first time in this place and I like it very much. A bowling alley in the first floor plus a pizzeria 😋 and in the second floor a stage, and a big dance floor; with 3 drinking bar plus a roof top patio. What else do you want for a good weekend day with friends.
Look this is not a place where you will want to go every day, but it is an iconic club in Detroit that has been going for as long as I remember. You can party here as much as you want. As long as your not violent, security will leave you alone. Mostly catering to underground music, it brings in national acts constantly. It also houses local talent. This is a Detroit staple and shows here can be a lot of fun. I have friends that come from New York for Movement every year and they absolutely love this place. Plenty of paid secure parking. Definitely a place to go to see a band or DJ. Intimate, but big. Good sound and subtle lighting. Great venue.
Great venue for live music. Very intimate and cozy. The outdoor patio is a nice spot to take in the city and cool off. The drinks are overpriced like any music venue so get yours before the show.
Dj coffee beans lites it up everytime a must see
I have always loved coming to shows here. I love the atmosphere, always sounds decent, also love they bowling alley, bar, and deli with tons of vegan options downstairs! I’ve had one of the best vegan pizza’s ever here.
Great venue. Would recommend
Bill eyelash and tenasiuos d didn not play!!111!!!!!!!!!1!1!1!11 they are my favorites band!1!!1!1!!!!!!1 no hairy pott either why!!!!!!1!1!!!!
Magic stick has been my favorite venue for a few years now. This venue just never disappoints. There is parking everywhere around the venue & it never gets too packed inside. Bar service is pretty great too. Ill always reccomend coming here for a good time.
Great bands you have never heard of
Customer service was decent, couldve maybe been a little better. Restrooms was okay, couldve been better, merchandise stand was in a decent area I guess. Space inside was huge, convenient food downstairs. Would try again and might even tell friends and family to see a show here.
Ive been to 3 shows here and will continue to do so - plenty of space, Im happy with their sound system, 4 bars total I think, and a solid outdoor rooftop area when you need some air
I looooove this place. Not too small, but not too big either. Sound system is great, the employees are friendly, and plus theres pizza and bowling right nearby. For smokers, the outdoor smoking deck is easily accessible. Cant get much better than this.
The venue was very nice! The food was 5 star. There was an awesome outdoor rooftop space with a bar and seating. Outside was wonderful! However, we were there for a wedding and the music was so loud that even standing on the dance floor resulted in a full body shake. I normally shut down a dance floor at a wedding and rarely walk away... I had to go outside quite a bit as my ears were ringing badly. Would suggest requesting a tone down on the volume for weddings. Also, some of the older wedding guests were unable to attend as the reception was on the second floor and they were unable to make it up all of the stairs.
Decent venue. Its upstairs and had a huge patio too. They only served can beer and went for the normal price at concerts. I did see someone up there in a wheel chair but Im not sure how they got them up there. Ill go there again if they have a band I like. Get there early because parking is at a scarce and a premium.
This was a pretty cool venue:) its a bowling alley downstairs, and a music venu upstairs. There is a main room, and then there is also an outdoor side stage. It was very cold, and snowing when we attended, so they had the outdoor area enclosed. This was problematic, however, as people were just smoking in the enclosed area, rather than going outside of the enclosed area. O couldnt breathe. Other than that, this was a very cool spot.
Cool venue. Cool light show. Great outdoor patio. It would be nice if they lowered the volume of the music outside a bit. It would be a great place to chat in between sets, but its a bit too loud.
Excellent place to catch a show good production and lots of bars. Can get crowded so if there’s a DJ you like I recommend getting tickets in advance. There’s a bar outside covered that also has a DJ booth and usually features local acts. Excellent venue! One of the best in detroit!
The magic stick, was insane. It was easily one of the best times Ive ever had at any nightclub slash bar slash restaurant slash eatery of all time. I went on New Years Eve because my friend was playing a show and the amount of people was so crazy but not too much where you feel uncomfortable. The setting was clean, the bathroom was the MOST CLEAN BATHROOM Ive ever been in at a club. The guy working the bathroom was cool as hell even though I had very little to tip him. Drink werent over priced, they were reasonable and the bartenders and staff overall were enjoyable and fun and didnt seem like they hated their jobs like every other bouncer does. If youre looking for some where hot, low-key, but also just a grand time, MAGIC STICK IS THE SPOT.
This is a great venue, one of my all time favorites. Its big enough but not too big, good staff, host to some good events and live music. It is also very accessible and has a secure lot for parking for a small fee. Ive been coming here for years and will continue to do so for years.
Its always a blast here with some of the greatest talent!
We went there and saw burlesque The Sweet Spot and it was so much fun. Especially when I didnt know what to expect because it was surprised from my boyfriend and the first thing I saw on the seats when we got there were condoms and Im like thinking where the hell or what the hell am I at. But it was a great time and its definitely a do again.
Still the best place for Live Music in Detroit. Have been seeing shows here for several decades now and have never had a bad time. I once saw Paddy from Dillinger 4 get so wasted he puked on himself and couldnt finish but 3 songs. Saw Arcade Fires first tour as well as Blowfly. Was there recently for a dance party and was just a impressed by the young kids. Got to talk to the new booker has some really cool electronic and DJ shows in the works, but if he gets to put in 1/2 of the shows he has planned we will be back often for some 1st class.
Great small venue for a concert.
Always a good time! 1st time out since the pandemic started.
What an awesome venue! First time here and will definitely be back for many many more shows! A small venue with 4 bars and out side seating and bar option is an awesome option! Anyone in the Detroit area who has not been here is missing out!
This venue does not seem to be in a very safe place. There were many homeless people sleeping on the sidewalk and others following people, begging for change. The inside of the venue when you first walk in is very cramped. The room for concerts is a good size though. My 2 biggest complaints are smoking, and staff. Theres an outdoor deck connected to the main event room that people use to smoke but the door is left wide open which makes the smoke blow right into the crowd of people. I have asthma and allergies to the smoke and it made it hard for me to breathe and have a good time. The staff was very rude to me. I was at the front by the stage, waiting for the concert to start and I sat on the edge of the stage just like everybody on either side of me. There were at least 12 other people sitting on the stage. A crew member came up to ME and yelled at ME for sitting on the stage. He didnt yell at anyone else. I wasnt sitting on any equipment. I was on the very edge of the wooden stage. Not hurting anything. It would have been fine if he had told everyone to get off the stage but that wasnt the case. The ticket collector was very impatient with me when I first came in. I was first in line and I had a boot on my foot from a sprain. (Mind you, I had to climb up a steep flight of stairs to get to the event room already.) I was walking a little slower than normal because I was in a little bit of pain and this guy clearly saw that I had a boot on my foot. He then proceeded to say loudly and sarcastically, Could ya move any slower. If I hadnt already driven for 45 minutes to get there and paid for my tickets, I would have walked right out at that. Ive been to a lot of small venues around Michigan and this is by far one of the worst ones Ive been to.
A group of friends went to Magic Stick for a movement after party on the final night. There was handful of amazing DJs that played both in the main part and on the patio. I really like the vibe at the place and the bar staff was really quick and friendly. The lighting was cool and like the Disco vibe
Ive been coming here for almost 10 years now for concerts. Saw Peter Murphy, Los Growlers, Girl in a Coma and others. Newly revovated. Great outdoor patio. Bells beer. Family owned.
What a great venue! Never been here before, and I was surprised at how nice it was. Located on Woodward Ave. Near the Wayne State University campus and the Detroit Medical Center. The magic stick is located on the second floor of a bowling alley, Pizza shop in a nice hipster area. The concert I went to see was Suffocation, Cattle Decapitation, Krisiun, and Visceral Disgorge. Awesome show, I never expected to see a death metal show in a venue that was as cool as this, usually I have to see metal bands in really sketchy areas, in dumpy venues that have seen better days. I would definitely see more concerts here. 5 metal horns for this place.
I have been frequenting Magic Stick for about 20 years. I can remember when parking was just $3 and $5 dollars, lol! Its too bad the Majestic Cafe closed. The entire complex is an old favorite of mine. I like coming here for bowling, beers, concerts (The Alley Deck and the Majestic also). They usually play pretty good music, sometimes Punk Rock! Grab a slice at Sgt. Pepperoni. It is a Detroit classic. They make great pizza! 👍
Intimate venue to see live performances.
I visited this place to see one of my favorite HipHop artist but the sound was absolutely terrible. The engineer did not take the time to balance the sound of the music generated from the microphone with the sound of the actual music. Each artist sounded muffled. It made the entire experience both dissatisfying and disappointing. Knowing the words to the songs and his stage presence made the concert somewhat enjoyable. Please take the time to do a sound check prior to the artists coming out to perform!
Great venue for a show. Bowling and food downstairs and a cool patio upstairs. Only reason it isnt 5 stars is because of a handful of very inconsiderate staff and one completely irrationally angry security guard.
My first time at Magic Stick was incredible! Ive seen tons of live music venues around the country, Michigan specifically, and this one exceeded my expectations! Would love to come back in the future!
What can i say about the Magic Stick?! Ive been here so many times for shows. This place is always a great time weather youre into punk, industrial, dubstep, rock, techno, blues, you name it! The Magic Stick transforms into the perfect venue to host a wide variety of events! Youd be stupid to sleep on the Magic Stick.
Pretty bland venue with a couple clapped out couches and an old pool table. VIP was okay. A pleather couch but there didnt seem to be a limit to number of people per VIP booth and the people next to us were blocking our view and standing uncomfortably close. Its not a large space and theres maybe a foot between the VIP couches.Security were the absolute worst part of the night though. The show was starting very, very late. The guy was legitimately yelling at people walking in and being confused why they couldnt go upstairs 90 minutes after the doors were supposed to open. There were a couple times security wasnt around so I went to tell newcomers curiously making their way upstairs to what should have been an ongoing show. The security guy reappeared out of nowhere and made them stand outside. There were probably 20 to 30 of is waiting in the dining area of the bowling alley but because they dared touch the stairs, they were sent to wait outside in the dead of winter.
The band If Walls Could Talk played here July 15th and are now off on their tour. I believe the building is the oldest bowling alley in America. Food and bar downstairs and a concert area upstairs.
Had free entry to a show this past weekend if we got to the venue before 10:30. My friend and I came from a ways away and the weather was bad so the drive took a bit longer than expected. Still got there before 10:30 but the bouncer and bag check held us up which led to us arriving at the ticket entry at about 10:32. Two minutes after free entry. We were told that the free tickets were no longer able to be accepted, so I had to pay $40 for two tickets. Very upsetting experience I’m just glad the music made up for it, won’t be returning. If we’re in the building before 10:30 then tickets should’ve been free, your staff held us up and now I’m short $40 bucks. Usually don’t do bad reviews for places but i just need to warn others that they are cheap here!
One of the best venues in Detroit.
I love what theyve done with the place. Much nicer venue now with a bigger stage and multiple bars. The sound was good too. Overall, a great place yo see a show.
My favorite venue it can get a little warm but the patio is a great escape great music excellent sound great lights for visuals the staff could be friendlier but ive never been mistreated beyond general grumpiness
Fun place but their taco tuesday is kinda misleading. The only $2 tacos are vegan and the rest of the menu is priced $4 and higher
This is my favorite venue of all time. Though I was sad when it became the populux I got used to it but now that theyre the magic stick again I have zero complaints. They have great shows here and if youre looking to chill before a concert theres the garden bowl and Sgt. Pepperonis on the first floor. Both are great (sgt. pepps be my fave pizza in the D for sure). Garden bowl is historically significant as well being the oldest bowling alley in America. Magic Stick uber alles!
Always a fun time with great music upstairs and a bar, bowling alley and food downstairs. I go here frequently as they sell tickets for reasonable prices. Will be going back in the future!
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One of the girl bartenders is rude and needs a good life lesson. Seems like she only takes drink orders from certain kind of people . Only thing good about this place was the DJs ( ac Slater, Sonya alverez) coat check was full at 11pm new years Eve then proceeded to take peoples coats in the bathroom and throw them in a pile with a bathroom attendant. Whom also charged 20 bucks per coat and said he was leaving at 3am and all coats would be left unattended. Cigarette smoke in your face upstairs in the other dj area could be cool during the summer . Actually had a good time and fun stories except for that bartender whom must have had a bad day week Month year life .
Great club! Nothing but a good time will be had here. If you havent been, you are missing out.
Good cheap pizza everything else is lil pricy. Can get lil busy during shows and weekends. Very clean bowling alley. My favorite place for smaller venue shows in the city!
Went and saw watsky here, what a nice bar, great way to set up the stage, just all around a great place to see live music at actually, not to cramped for the sesh they book
Started coming here when I was 15. Im 29 now. Same great doorman, Greg. Same great folks that come up there, more hipsters these days but less begging homeless adicts. Put short: this place is magical and i love it and everything its done for me and my friends, and for keeping the Ska scene in Detroit alive. Thanks Magic Stick!
LA witches and All them witchesGood showNice venue
I have to say, I was impressed. I thought the whole Populux thing would be the end of an era...but with that concept in the rear-view mirror, this legendary venue has thrived. New sound system, new lights, new setup, and new bathrooms, too?!? Count in me in. Detroit Rock City lives on. One of the few places where you can still get down with your bad self and catch a kickass show for, like, 20 bucks, man. Groovy.
Second year at THAW. I walked into the venue with a handful of flowers wilted from the cold and one of the door guys asked me if I was giving dead flowers to somebody inside. I told him yes, I just need to blow on them and theyll come back to life. Had a good laugh. The workers ive interacted with are efficient and respectful. The security may shine a light in your face but they dont mess with you if you dont mess with them, felt pretty safe at a queer disco event.
Pretty decent place. Looks like the sound system is upgraded. Bar is minimal and outdated.
Seen electric guest cool place to watch an concert bowling and and a bar down stairs
Absolutely loved it! Drove 3 hours away to see snow tha product in concert not only was it an amazing venue it had a balcony that overlooks the city! Loved it
I love the small venue size, the wooden floors, the sound, the pizza downstairs, & its just an awesome place to see live music.
Cool venue, but youd think with $113,000 in renovations when it was Populux for 2 years could have added a wheelchair for accessiblity. Great space to dance!
I love the Magic Stick. This place always has great location musicians and is just an all around cool place to hang out. Never had a bad time at the Magic Stick.
Great venue definitely one of my favorite spots for shows love the lights on ceiling and great prices amazing staff if u have a chance to stop by definitely check the place out
Great venue since they rebranded and moved the lights from being on the colunms to the cieling. Opened the place up alot. If youre not coming in early be prepared to wait in the atrocious line, but its worth it in the summer for the huge outside patio.
Seen earthgang here was amazing
Best electronic club in Detroit . In summer it has an outdoor patio area. The sound system is great, has pizza down stairs, and the drinks are ok.
I love this venue! Small and intimate with good sound. It was a little hard to find the door, but thats my only complaint .
Its my favorite place on earth! Im there almost every night where I always meet the loveliest humans. We usually engage in heavy, heavy petting. Sometimes you can find me sprawled out on Woodward, spread eagle with crazy people spoonin me right there in the in the grimoire le Detroit! I spread my legs and my love to all without apprehension or prejudice and fills my heart with joy. My favorite is on leave and I send my puppy love.Love,Ruby Soho🐾P.S.Im pretty sure Greg is my real dad
Great venue upstairs
Loved the venue. Drunk adults ruin the atmosphere.
Great venue. Appropriately ventilated. Indoor and outdoor stages with seating available. Bathrooms were neat and clean. We will go back for sure.
Space Jesus and sodown and swmrs were all accompanied so well by this great bear. Makes me wish I still smoked cigarettes, ashtrays everywhere, spacious patio i love it haha keep up the good work
Nice spot! A friend of mine took me recently.Got a free slice of pizza too!Saw a poster there for a free slice of pizza from the L-Network. I downloaded the App & saw an ad for a free slice of pizza!🍕
Had a blast. I was at a great concert to see Westside Gun, Conway The Machine and Benny The Butcher. I even seen a old friend Apollo Brown as one of the special guess.
Favorite venue for all things edm. Sound system is spectacular, bathrooms are easy to get to, staff is always friendly.
Music, bowling, pizza, and booze!! I always have a great time here.
Love how they redid the place! One of my favorite venues to see a band. The staff is super friendly, too.
For being a small venue, the stuff knew how to handle all the people and its just a great place to listen to music!!! you can even be out on the patio and still see the stage!!!
Awesome venue for punk shows. Pizza downstairs is pretty good too. Always have a good time here.
Great venue. Ive been to a few shows here and always have had a blast.
HUGE second floor music venue with every band you could ever love. Very Highly Recommended !!!
Great concert spot, with great pizza and bowling. Highly recommend this venue one of my favorites, and one of the best in Michigan.
Although I may never attend another Paxahau event in life. They ruined a potentially wonderful night. I have to say the Magic Stick and the place is wonderful.
Always a great time seeing live shows here. The sound quality is pretty great for a small venue.
Fire spot highly recommend
The magic stick is know as a music venue but they also have a pretty dependable vegan/vegetarian food options
Cheapest place to catch the most iconic acts, good stiff drinks, come early ,sit up front, you cant beat it,oh, did I mention hot wait staff!
Customer service was decent, great show, tons of space inside and out, bathrooms where attended and looked clean and decent, food downstairs and drinks available everywhere pretty much.
Awesome venue. Good sound. Took a star off cause they charge you up the @#$ for drinks!
Great place for live bands!
Decent sized venue,bad environmentBest to park in paid areas or risk car burglary or theft.Staff members are not cordial or friendly
Awesome venue great pizza in food too... Awesome bar tender Adam B! 😀 rock in roll good time
Great, small venue. Every time Ive gone its felt very organized. The staff knows what theyre doing.
Saw the lawerence arms last Wednesday and it was a spectacular show. This is probably one of the best venues Ive been to in a long time.
The music is awesome I just love this place great atmosphere makes you feel like youre at home I love the Magic Stick LOL thats what she said
New chill spot. Good vibe and good pizza 🍕Check it out.
Been seeing shows here for years and never had a bad show. Its my favorite venue in Detroit.
A favroite venue of mine. When its sold out its crowded af but still so fantastic. Love the patio.
Definitely my favorite venue in Detroit. The Alley Deck is a great place to spend some time.
Just went here for the first time a couple weeks back. It was a great venue to catch a show.
Awesome music venue! Great sound. Cool bowling alley below
One of the best music venues in and around Detroit. Make sure to go grab a slice of pizza while youre there.
Great service. Sgt Pepperonis Pizza is worth the wait. Upstairs light banks amazing.
So much variety, indoor, outdoor, games, dancing.. bartender made me an awesome non-alcoholic cocktail as a designated driver!
Cant express enough how much I love this venue! The shows are amazing here!
Great venue with multiple bars and an outdoor stage. Always a good techno party.
One stop shop for adult group fun including bowling, dining, live music, DJs, bingo... Theres allot going on here usually.
Intimate venue for bands. The sound isnt the greatest but you get up close and personal with the performers.
Patio is alright. Less of a live show vibe and more of just a bar vibe
Saw tricky here. Not a bad venue but they constantly screwed up his sound. After the 3rd time he left the stage because if it, I left.
Upper floor has a good music venue with cool light effects on the ceiling and great sound.
I’ve rated this place already, don’t know why google kicked out a lot of my reviews 🤷🏾♀️anyway I really enjoyed the bowling and the concert I attend.
Cool venue to see a concert! Electric six rocked the place! My ears are still ringing!!
Very intimate place for a concert, which is fantastic. Also, the pizza downstairs is amazing.
Love this venue. Awesome showz and great zza downstairs.
Great venue. I dont smoke, but there is a nice patio with heaters and a bar.
Great place to dance and have a good time
Nice little rooftop with a bar to dance and enjoy local entertainment. Overlooks Wayne State University.
What a fun spot to see a show! The patio is great and the place is clean.
The outside bar is a lot of fun! The pizza is good too!
Kind of sketchy looking when you first go in and the staff isnt always organized, but the venue itself is awesome and they always host quality musicians.
Great small venue in Detroit for music enthusiasts
Amazing memories! Special vibes. Soo much love for detroit and the music scene/culture. Magic stick legendary
Good place to see shows and bowling down stairs in the oldest bowling alley in the country!
I love it here. Theres pizza bowling and booze. What more could you ask for?
Very dope venue. Alot of space. Cool light set up
Fabulous, fun, and safe. I have enjoyed myself thoroughly every time I have come here.
Always a good time at the Magic Stick. The 2nd floor deck is nice in the warmer weather.
This is an awesome venue, just know there is almost no seating
Great place to go to if a band you like is playing there.
Always love playing here :) awesome staff and awesome venue
This place is always a good time. Staff are nice too.
Always a blast w/ a mature crowd 👏
Always a solid venue, Tacos for the Tuesdays upstairs are on point, pizza is the jam too
Great venue.
Great place too many milquetoast musical experiences in the last few years.
Great venue for a great concert!!
Great venue with an wonderful staff & amazing pizza by the slice!
All Them Witches, L.A.Witchnuff said
Great, relatively small venue. Food available downstairs.
Delicious pizza, kind bartenders, and awesome bouncers! Great time.
This place has gone down over the years. The bartender was rude and the pizza really was bad. Will not go back again!
Small, intimate venue. Good sound, and easy to get close to the stage.
Cant go wrong here. Great electronic music inside and out, excellent service.
Always an awesome time here
Great place for a show. Clean bathrooms, cool patio.
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Magic Stick 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-26Heard about this place for years, seeing my first hip hop show here, it was Benny The Butcher. The lights on the ceiling were unexpected, but super-cool! Hopefully Ill catch more shows here in the near future.
Review №2
2022-06-115/29/2022. Watch a concert in a large crowd. People were vaping near the inside stage that caused me to get ill. Walk from crowd and passed out. Had to get my lip stitched up. Better ventilation and security could prevent this to protect us non smokers/vapers. The staff were prompt to assist and made sure I was OK.
Review №3
2022-05-13Amazing venue and bowling! My friend and I had an absolute blast at a concert there, which we followed up with some late-night bowling while a smaller punk band played until closing.
Review №4
2022-06-01I got to my concert early enough to pay for parking on the Magic Stick lot. The facilities were clean. The bar staff was friendly and gave fast service. The outdoor patio is very cool and was a nice place to stroll to in between sets. I hope I get to go to this venue again for a concert!
Review №5
2022-03-17Very awesome venue, I loved it but Im in a wheelchair and theres no elevator, so, I had to have security carry me up the stairs and thats not ideal by any means. Luckily theres a bathroom on the second floor...
Review №6
2022-04-18The venue was a great place to see a band. Will keep in on our radar to see who is coming to play there. Not a big fan of having restroom attendant in the mens room, but maybe it is needed for metal shows.
Review №7
2021-10-08Amazing venue(s)! Whether its the Magic Stick or the Majestic Theater, the bowling alley and bar or Sgt. Pepperonis Pizza and the stylin bar in front of the Majestic, youre going to LOVE THIS PLACE! Every show Ive seen has been a wonderful, intimate and uniquely special experience. I absolutely recommend you find out what shows are coming up, see what .ight even kinda interest you and go!! You wont be disappointed 😃😃👍🤟!!!
Review №8
2022-03-13Best place for live music events. Multiple stages, reasonably priced, the best place to go for (preferably) electronic music shows.
Review №9
2022-03-23Its a really fantastic spot to see a show. Plenty of room even when one is sold out. The lighting in the ceiling is amazing in the way it changes to the music. The sound system is killer, too.
Review №10
2022-05-19This venue knows how to put on a show. The security was tight but welcoming and the bartenders and support staff were all great. The venue itself was well maintained too.