Audubon Ballroom (the Magic Club) is a landmark in New York City, New York, and a filming location for Desperately Seeking Susan (1985). Built in 1912.
Location: New York City, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Desperately Seeking Susan (movie, 1985) — as The Magic Club, the nightspot where Susan's boyfriend performs
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15899, SRC-15900 - Built in 1912
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15901, SRC-16851, SRC-17536
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15899 — https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/moviedetails/67288 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15900 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desperately_Seeking_Susan (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15901 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audubon_Ballroom (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16851 — https://collaborativehistory.gse.upenn.edu/media/audubon-ballroom (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17536 — https://maap.columbia.edu/place/24.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Desperately Seeking Susan filmed?
Audubon Ballroom (the Magic Club), in New York City, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Desperately Seeking Susan.
Where is Audubon Ballroom (the Magic Club) located?
Audubon Ballroom (the Magic Club) is located in New York City, New York.