I don't know sir i have never played.....come to think of it I don't play any sports. not to mention i live in Chicago so the likelihood of me finding other people to play cricket with is slim.
The reason it hasn't disappeared, Shook, is because it is by far the best, most expanded and tactical card game ever created. Also the first TCG. Also Wizards of the Coast, so how could it fail? (If someone mentions Hekatomb right now: I'll kill you)
So yes. Magic the Gathering is still around, and will continue to be number one for MANY more years. I hate that I don't play it