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The Goldbergs S3E19 — Magic Is Real
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The Goldbergs•Season 3•Episode 19

Magic Is Real

7.5/10 · 400 votesMar 23, 201622 min

Ranked #22 of 24 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

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Inspired by David Copperfield’s walk through The Great Wall of China, Adam becomes a magician in order to impress a girl at school. Meanwhile, Barry has no interest in taking the PSAT, but when he discovers his friends and girlfriend plan to do so, he’s

Directed byJay Chandrasekhar
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Beverly Goldberg

Jeff Garlin

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Sean Giambrone

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Adam Goldberg

Troy Gentile

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Episode Summary

"Magic Is Real" is episode 19 of The Goldbergs season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 400 votes, ranking #22 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar, it aired on March 23, 2016.

Next: E20 · Dungeons and Dragons, Anyone?Best of Season 3