Magic Johnson Talks About His Gay Son for First Time in Powerful, Lengthy Interview: VIDEO April 4, 2013 by Andy Towle Magic Johnson on talking to EJ about being gay for the first time: Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. On the hateful reactions to EJ on African-American blogs and how Magic feels about it: Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. On athletes coming out of the closet: Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames.