Magic Johnson - THE MAGIC IS BACK
NBA Basketball (Sports Trading Card) • 1995-96 Topps Series 1
Card Type
Special/Subset Card (The Magic is Back)
Set & Number
1995-96 Topps Series 1 - 205
Rarity
Common
Edition & Language
Unlimited • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.50 - $2.00; Graded PSA 10: $25.00 - $40.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies typically range from $1.00 to $3.00 including shipping. PSA 9 copies have sold for approximately $10-$15.
Condition Details
Visual inspection through top loader shows excellent centering horizontally, slightly bottom-heavy vertically. Corners appear sharp and edges are clean with no visible whitening. Surface is clear of major scratches.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card unless it is a guaranteed Gem Mint 10, and even then, the profit margin is slim for this specific year of Topps.
Card Description
Front features Magic Johnson in a Lakers home jersey performing a layup against the Orlando Magic. Text at bottom reads 'THE MAGIC IS BACK' and 'LAKERS'.
Notable Features
Commemorates the return of Magic Johnson to the NBA; includes NBA and Players Association logos on bottom left border.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Topps card stock. Correct font style and logo placement for the 1995-96 set. Glossy finish and print dithering are consistent with era-appropriate manufacturing.
Scanned: 2026-07-06T20:47:11.826812