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The Carbonaro Effect
Overview
Michael Carbonaro is a magician by trade, but a prankster by heart. Michael performs baffling tricks on unsuspecting people in everyday situations, all caught on hidden camera. Everyone is left stunned and delighted, even though they have no idea what just hit them.
Status
Ended
Created By
Michael Carbonaro
Network
truTV
Seasons & Episodes
Season 4
Episodes
Total Face Rejuvenation
Michael shocks a receptionist with a medical procedure that leaves both their jaws on the floor.
Relax the Back
Michael shocks people with every trick in the book at a library, including a voice-controlled page turner.
The Snowball
Michael visits a ski shop to demonstrate the latest in winter gear; a hat that also makes hot cocoa.
You’ve Been Marked
Michael shows off a seashell from the seashore, that still has the seashore in it.
Simon Soft
Michael turns iced tea into a tea candle.
Whippit
In an ice cream shop, Michael whips up a mind-boggling app.
The Food Flattener
At a cooking class, Michael gets crabby when chopping salad and brings the heat to instantly cook a meatball with his breath.
Dr. Bones
Michael explores the true depth of a deep-dish pizza.
There's Life in Here
Michael gives a confused woman the license to speed at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Prehistoric Fossil Breeding
Michael schools a man on fish fossil breeding at a rock store.
Vegan Plant
Michael feeds a cannibalistic plant at a garden center.
Sorcery or Science
Michael sweetens a woman's day at a candy store when a chocolate bunny eats here ring.
Fight or Flight
While working at a cheese store, Michael milks the reaction of a woman stunned by breeding brie.
Fright at the Museum
At a campsite, Michael turns rain into wine and has an app that gives a new meaning to the "call of nature."
Dummy Talks
At an appliance store, a man goes bananas over Michael's self stocking fridge.
Home Run Away
At a deli, Michael bakes bread with power tools, and in a tux store, his outfit change doesn't suit his customer.
Top Cast
Michael Carbonaro
Himself
