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Season 1 – The Carbonaro Effect: Inside Carbonaro

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Michael Carbonaro is a multifaceted entertainer. He's an actor who has had recurring roles in various TV series, and he has also performed in his own comedy and magic show at clubs in New York and Los Angeles. He puts all of those talents to use -- and throws in a unique improvisation skill -- in "The Carbonaro Effect," an unscripted series in which he deceives, amazes and amuses an unsuspecting public. "Inside Carbonaro" offers classic episodes of the series, on which Michael performs baffling tricks on people in everyday situations, all caught on hidden camera. He also gives viewers exclusive insight into his best tricks and mind-blowing moments. Whether the marks are alone or with friends, everyone is left stunned and delighted, even though they have no idea what they just experienced.
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Episode 1 Aired May 17, 2018 Got the Bug Out Michael finds a customer with a "bug" in his phone; learning how many times Michael tries the average trick. Details Episode 2 Aired May 24, 2018 Out of Bounce A person is not in front of the right hidden camera; learning if Michael ever had cash register training; a trick is performed 18 times before anyone notices. Details Episode 3 Aired May 31, 2018 Don't Freeze Me Tricks in coffee shops; a live animal tries to make a break for it in the middle of a trick; exclusive unaired footage. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 7, 2018 This Is Not an Orange Learning why Michael is so comfortable around snakes, what trick could only happen with the help of local pizzeria owners, and why Michael sometimes whispers in the middle of a trick. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 14, 2018 Just During the Previews Learning who names the crazy products that Michael uses, why Michael sometimes asks the cameraperson to make noises, and who earned the name "Ghost Stuff Bro Guy." Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 21, 2018 In Case What? Discovering which illusion Michael actually learned as a child in magic camp, if he ever burned himself during a trick, and which horror movie inspired one of his creepiest tricks. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 28, 2018 Just a Miker Michael's favorite time to avoid eye contact; a prank almost too silly to go through with; bug-infested prop in a dining room; never-before-seen footage; trick becomes a viral meme. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 5, 2018 Just Made History Never-before-seen footage includes a bizarre animal chosen to play the "alien" in one of Michael's most popular tricks and an ingredient so gross, it was replaced at the last minute. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 12, 2018 Japanese Waterless Folding Toilet Michael names one of his wigs after a celebrity; a trick requires Michael's hidden hip-hop talents; Michael reveals how to get people to believe his illusions; never-before-seen footage. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 19, 2018 Eggshaq A business owner turns out to be a big fan of the show; never-before-seen footage; why former NBA player Shaquille O'Neal insisted on not being told how the tricks worked. Details Episode 11 Aired Jul 26, 2018 Dead Man Walking A trick leads to a large fire; an opossum is sometimes funnier than a squirrel; extended footage of one of Michael's favorite tricks. Details Episode 12 Aired Jul 26, 2018 I Am Oglethorpe Why there is at least one cat in every season of the show; one of the riskiest things Michael can do during a trick; mementos Michael likes to keep from the show. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 13, 2018 A Waddle, a Scratch... Learning what the record is for the most people Michael has tricked at once, where Michael get his BS skills from, and how he puts his artistic abilities to use; includes unaired footage. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 20, 2018 Just Smash It Out Purchasing certain props makes the magic team nervous; a trick gives Michael freezer burn; learning Michael's favorite moment of the series so far; never-before-seen footage. Details Episode 15 Aired Dec 27, 2018 The Lizard Law A camera cable is severed before shooting; the magic team messes with Michael during a trick; learning Michael's nickname on the set; never-before-seen footage. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 3, 2019 Serious Deja Vu Michael reveals which trick he thought was too goofy at first and which one took nearly a week of rehearsals; includes never-before-seen footage. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 10, 2019 Out of Control Learning how Michael makes himself sound like an expert and what he loves to collect; the magic team surprises the rest of "The Carbonaro Effect" crew; never-before-seen footage. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 10, 2019 An Awogami Is Ripe A compression trick; the weapon Michael was surprisingly handed during filming; the prop that melted in a production assistant's car. Details Episode 19 Aired Jan 24, 2019 Amvox 73 The location that is right next to an airport and a golf course; the animals that keep getting loose on set; an animal that is camera-shy; never-before-seen footage. Details Episode 20 Aired Jan 31, 2019 Take the Mirror A scorpion gets loose during magic rehearsal; a money trick sends the crew scrambling; learning what fruity trick had a British influence; includes unaired footage. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 7, 2019 Warthogs, WogHearts, and Hogwarts Michael tricks an off-duty cop with a fake bill; a prop keeps malfunctioning; unaired sitcom pilot; unaired footage. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 14, 2019 Drone Care A trick is almost canceled due to rain; an insect attacks the magic team during rehearsal; learning Michael's shirt size; never-before-seen footage. Details Episode 23 Aired Feb 21, 2019 Top Priority of NASA Something leaves a foul smell in "The Carbonaro Effect" production office; how Michael met one of his magic team members; Michael pretends to be hard of hearing; plus unaired footage. Details Episode 24 Aired Feb 28, 2019 Set Itself, Lights Itself How a governor helped out the show; a good sign that a trick is a success; how long the crew spent folding origami for a trick; unaired footage. Details Episode 25 Aired Jun 13, 2019 A Problem With Chocolate Turtles and Seeds Never-before-seen footage of the trick that required the camera operator to hide inside a box for an entire day; how "The Carbonaro Effect" got its name; never-before-seen footage. Details Episode 26 Aired Jun 20, 2019 Green Friendly The tricks that make Michael the most nervous; the times when the show needs extra security on hand; a trick was tried 18 times before anyone noticed; plus, never-before-seen footage. Details Episode 27 Aired Jun 27, 2019 An Elevated Ferret Alert A trick made it hard for Michael to walk the next day; one trick was added at the last-minute after a prop broke; Michael fostered an animal during shoots; never-before-seen footage. Details Episode 28 Aired Jul 4, 2019 A Faux Pas to Wear Why Michael says "shenanigans" during some tricks; Michael's favorite trick of all time; why the crew had to shut down production for an hour; never-before-seen footage. Details Episode 29 Aired Jul 11, 2019 The Framing Canon A team member knows how to ride a unicycle; a trick almost uses an alpaca; a trick nearly results in Michael slicing open his neck; plus, never-before-seen footage. Details Episode 30 Aired Jul 18, 2019 Skull With a Flower Hat A trick nearly results in Michael burning his face; Michael gets into prank wars with someone on-set; Michael creates a prop; plus, never-before-seen footage! Details Episode 31 Aired Jul 25, 2019 A Positive Presence Michael has been performing the same trick since he was a child; someone on set embarks on a 21-day juice cleanse; a moment causes everyone on set to erupt in laughter; with never-before-seen footage. Details Episode 32 Aired Aug 1, 2019 A Living Trilobite A trick goes viral on a hip-hop blog; Michael has trouble pronouncing a certain word; Michael's college degree; with never-before-seen footage. Details Episode 33 Aired Nov 7, 2019 It's a Makeshift Why Michael had to get scorpion training; what animal the crew chased around a store; Michael's favorite vacation spots; never-before-seen footage. Details Episode 34 Aired Nov 14, 2019 Might Be Trippin' A trick nearly wounds a delivery man; an illusion is difficult for even skilled magicians to pull off; fans speculate about the show's connection to the illuminati; with never-before-seen footage. Details Episode 35 Aired Nov 21, 2019 3D Galastical Morphin Ranging Power Tents Michael uses an inhaler during a trick; the magic team surprises Michael during a trick; the name of Michael's pet tarantula; one of Michael's passions besides magic; never-before-seen clips. Details Episode 36 Aired Dec 5, 2019 Flash Melt Learning which trick occurred when a location fell through at the last second, what producers did when screaming kids collided with a shoot day, and who crossed paths with Michael months after being tricked on the show. Details Episode 37 Aired Dec 12, 2019 An Over-Grooming Situation Never-before-seen clips and highlights of the series include a producer tending to a wasp sting, a headache-inducing set and an undersized vest. Details Episode 38 Aired Dec 19, 2019 The Doughy Parts Never-before-seen clips of the series including a nightmare crew clean-up, a long rehearsal, and a set that made Michael nervous. Details Episode 39 Aired Dec 26, 2019 Turn to Gold The trick Michael loves to perform at parties; a trick is inspired by Michael's fascination with superhero movies; the name of Michael's favorite wig; never-before-seen clips. Details Episode 40 Aired Jan 2, 2020 Fishguise A trick is inspired by Michael's acting days; orphan tricks; the reason why the crew rehearse tricks in the dead of night; a trick gets modified because it is too messy; never-before-seen clips. Details

Season Info

Executive Producer
Simon Fields, Kevin Healey, Michael Carbonaro
Network
truTV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Entertainment, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 17, 2018