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'' Magic City'', which originally aired on April 20, 2012. The episode was written by series creator and

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and directed by

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Plot

Ike tries to bribe government officials, in hopes of them legalizing gambling for his hotel. Ben begins to worry that his wife is sleeping around. Vera has an unexpected visit of a person from her past. Meanwhile, Ike is forced to ask his wealthy former sister in law for a big favor.

Reception

Reviews

The ''A.V. Clubs Will Harris gave ''Castles Made of Sand'' a B grade, stating "As cable dramas go, Magic City still has a long way to go before it gets anywhere near the front of the pack, but while it’s trying to find its feet and – fingers crossed – actually carve an identity beyond just being the latest in the recent line of ‘60s-set drama, at least it’s worth watching."

References

{{reflist, 2 2012 American television episodes Magic City (TV series) episodes Television episodes directed by Ed Bianchi