Ep 19. Magic Is Real

Beverly's love for magic takes center stage in The Goldbergs season 3 episode 19, titled "Magic Is Real." The episode opens with a flashback to 1980-something when Beverly first discovers the world of magic. She quickly becomes hooked and even dreams of becoming a magician herself. However, her father does not approve and insists that magic is a waste of time and money.

Fast forward to present-day, and Beverly's love for magic has not faded. In fact, she is now an avid collector of magic memorabilia, including a set of magic wands, a deck of cards used by Harry Houdini, and a pair of handcuffs once owned by the great escape artist.

Adam, Beverly's youngest son, is initially skeptical about his mother's obsession with magic. However, when Beverly invites a famous magician named David Copperstein to perform at his birthday party, Adam becomes intrigued and decides to learn some magic tricks of his own.

Meanwhile, Barry, Adam's older brother, is struggling to come up with a gift for their dad's birthday. He eventually decides to write a heartfelt song for his father, but when he performs it in front of the family, it becomes clear that his singing skills leave much to be desired.

Throughout the episode, Beverly and Adam bond over their shared love of magic, with Beverly teaching Adam various tricks and illusions. However, when David Copperstein arrives for the birthday party, Beverly becomes starstruck and starts to act like a crazed fan.

Things take a dramatic turn when Beverly accidentally sabotages David Copperstein's magic act, causing him to storm offstage in frustration. Crestfallen, Beverly realizes that her love of magic has blinded her to the fact that her actions have consequences.

The episode ends with Barry performing an impromptu rap about his dad, which turns out to be much more well-received than his earlier song. The Goldbergs season 3 episode 19 is a heartwarming and hilarious exploration of family dynamics, the power of magic, and the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions.