Born in South Africa, the Magics emigrated to New Zealand in 2004, initially settling in Nelson.
Mr Magic worked as a manager at a building material manufacturing plant in Nelson, while Miss Magic (24), began studying at Otago University, completing a BSc in anatomy and structural biology in 2007.
She later sought her father's advice about enrolling for a 15-month-long master of entrepreneurship degree offered through the Otago Centre for Entrepreneurship.
After he discovered the course included short periods of intense study on the Dunedin campus and could be undertaken while living elsewhere, Mr Magic decided to tackle it himself.
Miss Magic continued to live in Dunedin during the first year of the course, and her father headed south for a series of three-day study periods, while completing academic assignments back home in Nelson.
They ultimately worked on different projects.
She investigated best practice and sustainable materials for an eco-resort development, and developed a business plan.
He undertook market research involving a new composite wooden structural beam for the construction industry.
And they both enjoyed studying together, often catching up for cups of coffee and the odd glass of wine, after the day's classes.
In the first year of studies, the entrepreneurship degree is taught through seven modules, each completed every six weeks.
In the second year a "mini-thesis" project is completed.
The entrepreneurship degree is designed to support those with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to turn a new business idea into commercial reality.
Ms Kerry Kirkland, who became programme director of the master of entrepreneurship last year, will herself be graduating from Otago today, with a PhD in marketing.
Mr Magic said his studies had given him the "tools and the capability and the knowledge" to take a concept and "drive it through market research and feasibility and business planning and launch that product or idea into the marketplace."
After completing his degree last year, he moved to Perth, Australia, early this year, and is continuing his plant management work.
He made the flight back to Dunedin for graduation.
Miss Magic is working in Wellington these days.
It was "wonderful" to graduate with her father and "nice to share our achievements".