Igniting the Spark – The Story of Magic: The Gathering
Synopsis
A documentary exploring the influence of the world's most popular collectible card game and chronicling its history since the 1993 release.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Peter Adkison
Self - Wizards of the Coast founder and former C.E.O. , game designer
Richard Garfield
Self - Magic The Gathering creator, game designer
Jesper Myrfors
Self
Lisa Stevens
Self
Lisa Stevens
Self
Mark Poole
Self
Liz Danforth
Self
Skaff Elias
Self
Donato Giancola
Self
Jeff Menges
Self
Winona Nelson
Self
Mark Rosewater
Self - Magic the Gathering head designer
Beverly Marshall Saling
Self
Jarel Threat
Self
Gavin Verhey
Self - principal Magic the Gathering designer, game designer
Mark Rosewater
Self
Brian Lewis
Self - The professor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gen Con
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kelley Slagle, Brian Stillman
- Original Title
- Igniting the Spark – The Story of Magic: The Gathering
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Cavegirl Productions, The Nacelle Company, X-Ray Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kelley Slagle, Brian Stillman
Cisco Henson, Seth Polansky, Kelley Slagle, Brian Stillman, Brian Volk-Weiss
Department Leadership Roster
Kelley Slagle
Director
Brian Stillman
Director
Cisco Henson
Producer
Seth Polansky
Producer
Kelley Slagle
Producer
Brian Stillman
Producer
Brian Volk-Weiss
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Igniting the Spark – The Story of Magic: The Gathering
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What is Igniting the Spark – The Story of Magic: The Gathering about?
A documentary exploring the influence of the world's most popular collectible card game and chronicling its history since the 1993 release.
Who directed Igniting the Spark – The Story of Magic: The Gathering?
Igniting the Spark – The Story of Magic: The Gathering was directed by Kelley Slagle, Brian Stillman.
Who stars in Igniting the Spark – The Story of Magic: The Gathering?
The principal cast of Igniting the Spark – The Story of Magic: The Gathering includes Peter Adkison, Richard Garfield, Jesper Myrfors, Lisa Stevens, Lisa Stevens.
When was Igniting the Spark – The Story of Magic: The Gathering released and how long is it?
Igniting the Spark – The Story of Magic: The Gathering was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.