The Magician continues to define his own rhythm with “Night To Night,” a fresh rework of Baltimora’s 1985 hit “Tarzan Boy.” Out now on Universal Music Italy, the single reshapes the original’s hook into a sleek club cut that feels at home in today’s sets while carrying the same sense of movement that made the original so infectious. It’s a reminder of how Stephen Fasano continues to find new life in the sounds that shaped him.
Across his long-running career, Fasano has built a reputation for keeping dance music playful and human. From his breakout remix of Lykke Li’s “I Follow Rivers” to his recent collaborations with Purple Disco Machine and Sofiane Pamart, his catalog moves between pop, disco, and house with ease. His Magic Tapes series has become a living archive of that spirit, a decade-long document of how taste evolves, how the dance floor changes, and how nostalgia can feel new again.
In this conversation, The Magician reflects on rediscovering old records, reworking his digital crates, and how emotion remains the one constant in DJ culture. He speaks about finding meaning in familiar sounds, the joy of pulling forgotten gems back into rotation, and why even after years behind the decks, he still treats every set as a chance to reconnect with the moment.
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Interview: The Magician
Do you ever go back into your old crates or playlists and rediscover music that feels fresh again?
Absolutely. I do that quite often. Sometimes I’ll open an old Magic Tape playlist from years ago and find tracks that suddenly sound completely new to me. Time really changes how you hear things. Production trends move, but emotion stays the same. Some of those older records feel even more relevant now than they did back then.
How often do you reorganize or rework your digital crates, and what usually sparks that?
Every few months, usually before a tour or a special show. I like to travel with a clean USB and fresh new music because it keeps my mind open. The spark often comes from curiosity or boredom. When I start to feel like I’m repeating myself, I dig back into old folders and often rediscover edits or tracks I made years ago that suddenly make sense again.
Have you ever played a track you hadn’t touched in years and it landed in a completely new way?
Yes, and it’s one of the best feelings as a DJ. I remember playing an old Italo disco record during a set in Ibiza last summer. It used to be more of a filler track back in 2012, but this time it created an incredible moment. Maybe it was because the crowd was younger, or because nostalgia feels different now. It reminded me how cyclical music can be.
Do you believe that music sometimes finds you at the right time instead of the other way around?
Totally. Music has its own energy, and it connects when you’re ready for it. Some tracks don’t make sense until your life does. I’ve had songs sitting on my hard drive for years that suddenly fit perfectly with my mood or direction. It feels like they were waiting for the right moment to resurface.
What’s a forgotten gem in your library that you recently fell back in love with?
Recently I rediscovered “You Can’t Have Your Cake and Eat It Too” by Brenda Taylor. It’s such a timeless groove, raw and soulful in a way that never fades. I made a re-edit and played it again recently, and it sounded completely fresh through a modern system.
Do you keep folders or playlists that serve more like archives than active sets?
Yes, I have every Magic Tape since 2010. I also keep other playlists from my earliest edits and promos that I received in those early years. They serve as a kind of personal archive that shows where I was musically at different points in time.
How has re-digging your own collection helped you understand your growth as a DJ?
It’s like reading an old diary. You can see how your taste developed, how your energy on stage changed, and how your mindset evolved. I used to focus more on technical precision, but now I care most about connection and feeling. Revisiting old music always reminds me of why I started and what still drives me today.
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