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Article: The Magic Touch!(Earvin "Magic" Johnson as entertainment enterpreneur)
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- Black Enterprise
- Article date:
- May 1, 1999
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Earvin Johnson has worked his wizardry on his urban movie theater chain. But will his mastery continue as he seeks to become the country's leading entertainment enterpreneur?
EARVIN "MAGIC" JOHNSON PERSONIFIES celebrity. He wears it with style and a casual ease, the way a lucky few can wear a finely tailored suit. Testament to this is that in Los Angeles, City of Angels and home to countless stars, Johnson is the star other celebrities flock to with cameras in hand.
In 13 unparalleled years in the National Basketball Association, Johnson rewrote the record books and dazzled fans with his no-look passes and gorgeous perimeter jump shots. He also led the ...