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Part 3 of Imperfect Paradise: Return to Mexico follows Daniel Zamora as he rebuilds his life in Mexico after deportation — getting a new job as a teacher, buying a home, finding a new partner and reclaiming Mexico as his homeland.

“It was a kind of connection to the U.S. and it made you feel like you hadn't lost everything," Daniel Zamora says in the latest episode of "Return to Mexico."

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In Part 4 of "Imperfect Paradise: The Castle," a historian talks about the on- and off-stage gender dynamics in Western performance magic.

When the summer of 2020 brought a reckoning over diversity and inclusion, hobbyist magician Carly Usdin renewed their commitment to making the club better — just as two members tried to get Carly kicked out. ‘Imperfect Paradise: The Castle,’ Part 3.

In Part 2 of "Imperfect Paradise: The Castle," Carly Usdin describes the draw — and the drawbacks — of the Magic Castle's old-timey atmosphere.

For one devoted hobbyist magician, the members-only Los Angeles institution was too alluring to resist. But the love faded. 'Imperfect Paradise: The Castle,' Part 1.

Dancers at Star Garden demanded better working conditions — including protection from aggressive guests. Up next: An actual contract.

Javier Cabral has one of the best gigs on the planet. Here's how he went from anxiety-ridden teen to associate producer on the Netflix series.