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Tag: Magic

My Pal Sammy (Season 2) | The Umbrella Academy Mariachi Band

Posted on August 7, 2020November 10, 2022 By Sammy Younan
My Pal Sammy (Season 2) | The Umbrella Academy Mariachi Band

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho with Alexandre O. Philippe director of 78/52 a documentary on the iconic Psycho shower scene. Yes just the shower scene…not the whole movie.

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#CouchWorthy: Magic for Humans – Season 3

Posted on May 15, 2020January 1, 2024 By Sammy Younan
#CouchWorthy: Magic for Humans – Season 3

“He’s back to pull a rabbit out of a…piñata? Justin Willman always surprises with frisky magic skills that amuse and charm, trick and disarm.” Yes Yes Y’all: Magic for Humans is back for a third season. Woot! Woot!

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155 | Justin Willman (Magic for Humans: Season 3)

Posted on May 12, 2020March 7, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 155 | Justin Willman (Magic for Humans: Season 3)
155 | Justin Willman (Magic for Humans: Season 3)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Justin Willman comedian, magician, and host of Magic for Humans now on Season 3 on Netflix.

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#SetTheVCR: May 10-16, 2020

Posted on May 10, 2020March 29, 2023 By Sammy Younan
#SetTheVCR: May 10-16, 2020

We got Happy Days and Perfect Dudes. We got The Wrong Missy and a Joker. This is either #SetTheVCR or one strange week. Either way, you will not be bored.

READ ON “#SetTheVCR: May 10-16, 2020” »

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147 | Joe Posnanski (The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini)

Posted on March 10, 2020March 21, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 147 | Joe Posnanski (The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini)
147 | Joe Posnanski (The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews sports journalist Joe Posnanski author of The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini.

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146 | David Ben (Illusions: The Art of Magic)

Posted on March 3, 2020March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan 2 Comments on 146 | David Ben (Illusions: The Art of Magic)
146 | David Ben (Illusions: The Art of Magic)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews writer, conjuror, magic creative consultant David Ben for the AGO’s exhibition Illusions: The Art of Magic.

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Hot For Harry Houdini

Posted on March 3, 2020March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Hot For Harry Houdini
Hot For Harry Houdini

I went to the Art Gallery of Ontario. They’re currently hosting Illusions: The Art Of Magic so I’m brown and down with that.

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118 | Jonah Babins (The Toronto Magic Company)

Posted on May 28, 2019October 20, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 118 | Jonah Babins (The Toronto Magic Company)
118 | Jonah Babins (The Toronto Magic Company)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks with Jonah Babins magician and co-founder of The Toronto Magic Company.

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097 | Alex McAleer & Richard Young (Champions of Magic)

Posted on December 11, 2018March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 097 | Alex McAleer & Richard Young (Champions of Magic)
097 | Alex McAleer & Richard Young (Champions of Magic)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews 2 of acts in the touring Champions of Magic show: Alex McAleer a mentalist and Richard Young half of the Young & Strange magic duo.

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091 | The Sentimentalists (Mysterion & Steffi Kay)

Posted on October 30, 2018March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 091 | The Sentimentalists (Mysterion & Steffi Kay)
091 | The Sentimentalists (Mysterion & Steffi Kay)

My Summer Lair Host Sammy Younan interviews Mysterion and Steffi Kay who together are…The Sentimentalists: “Canada’s premier corporate two person mind reading show.”

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  • #SetTheVCR: August 04-10, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    If your Hobby is to Pickup dope TV Recommendations like an American Prince this week's #SetTheVCR is funner than a Clown in a Cornfield.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 28 – August 03, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    From a Red Eye to Area 51 this week’s TV Recommendations will make you put up your Twisted Metal. I dunno what that means, either, though I do know it’s #SetTheVCR time.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 21-27, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    OPEN Happy Gilmore 2 is the TV Pick. TEXT This week’s TV Recommendations range from a Holy War to a Code of Silence. And Happy Gilmore is back…with a (golf) range like that it can only be #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 14-20, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Welcome To The Summer I Turned on The TV enjoying an Apocalypse and many Home Runs. With these recommendations #SetTheVCR is for TV Rif Raf and Amateurs.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 7-13, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    #SetTheVCR is your Institute for TV Recommendations: from Trainwrecks to Jaws I drop it like it's hot!
  • #SetTheVCR: June 30 – July 6, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    New Sandman means new TV dreams for this week to let your Old Guard down and enjoy TV Recommendations just like Sinners. It’s #SetTheVCR so let’s get Lost Together.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 23-29, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Here's a Countdown of TV Recommendations. For those who're Young Werther or those with an Ironheart this is #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 16-22, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    TV Recommendations for a Magic Lover you can watch week down by The Waterfront just watch out for Sharks. I'm not a Liar...look it's #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 09-15, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Without a TV Guide TV Recommendations can quickly go FUBAR quickly like checking into a Hell Motel. To avoid that Trainwreck #SetTheVCR is your TV Revival.
  • #SetTheVCR June 2–8, 2025 TV recommendations image from My Summer Lair, featuring a retro-style television graphic promoting a weekly pop culture column by podcast host Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: June 02-08, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Your Presence is required for these TV Recommendations which range from Power Moves to a Resident Alien. #SetTheVCR for Good Night, and Good Luck.
  • Morning Tea: Happy UFO Day 2025!July 2, 2025
    What's popping in popular culture? My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.
  • Trial By Trailer: The Running Man (A Remake…)July 1, 2025
    Trail By Trailer is judging a book by its cover or in this case...a movie by its trailer. Are you 100% IN or is it a Hard Pass?
  • #CouchWorthy: Barbara Walters: Tell Me EverythingJune 22, 2025
    Exploring the pioneering career of Barbara Walters. Delving into her influential role in broadcast journalism and the challenges women face in achieving success.
  • #CouchWorthy: Bono: Stories of SurrenderMay 29, 2025
    Bono: Stories of Surrender is a vivid reimagining of his one-man stage show Stories of Surrender now streaming on Apple TV.
  • #CouchWorthy: Super Team CanadaMay 16, 2025
    Super Team Canada follows six lesser known and underrated Canadian superheroes, tasked with saving the world.
  • #CouchWorthy: Murderbot: Season 1 May 15, 2025
    Murderbot a private security cyborg hides its acquired autonomy, while completing dangerous assignments is simultaneously drawn to humans.

  • Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 1: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
    Under-Review: Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
    by Sammy Younan
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Batman - Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: OvertureL Volume 1,
  • New Book Alert: California Bear
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: The Music Was Just Getting Good
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: The Ascent
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: Fantastic Four by Ryan North Volume 2
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?

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