About this episode
Part 2: Once inside the iconic members-only Magic Castle, queer hobbyist magician Carly Usdin starts to become disillusioned with the club. LAist Senior Producer Natalie Chudnovsky dives into how this comes to a head in 2020, when the Magic Castle faces allegations of racism and sexism.
For more, visit https://LAist.com/ImperfectParadise
Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate
Go to Hellofresh.com/50imperfect and use code 50imperfect for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!
Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise
Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.
Get every episode summarized
Each time Imperfect Paradise publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Imperfect Paradise
Is LA becoming a public transit city?
Imperfect Paradise
How one man rebuilt his life, 100 miles at a time Redux
Imperfect Paradise
Most Californians don't own a home until 47. What that says about the CA Dream
Imperfect Paradise
More than an internet star: the life & legacy of Big Bear’s famous eagle Jackie
Imperfect Paradise