About this season
Michael Carbonaro is popping up on classic episodes of The Carbonaro Effect to give viewers behind the scenes insight into his best tricks, funniest freak-outs, and mind blowing moments!
Episodes (40)
1. Got the Bug Out
Aired 17 May 2018 • 24 min
How did Michael find the customer with the 'bug' in his phone? And how many times does he try the average trick? Find out when Michael takes you behind the scenes of your favorite tricks in this revealing new series!
2. Out of Bounce
Aired 24 May 2018 • 24 min
What happens when someone isn't in front of the right hidden camera? Does Michael ever get cash register training? And which trick was tried 18 times before anyone noticed? We've got all that plus never-before-seen footage!
3. Don't Freeze Me
Aired 31 May 2018 • 24 min
Find out why Michael loves to shoot in coffee shops and what happens when a live animal tries to make a break for it in the middle of a trick. Plus, exclusive unaired footage!
4. This is Not an Orange
Aired 7 June 2018 • 24 min
Find out 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. Plus, exclusive, never-before-seen footage!
5. Just During the Previews
Aired 14 June 2018 • 24 min
Who names the crazy products that Michael uses? Why does Michael sometimes ask the camera person to make noises? And who earned the name "Ghost Stuff Bro Guy"? We've got all that, plus never before seen footage!
6. In Case What?
Aired 21 June 2018 • 24 min
Which illusion did Michael actually learn as a kid in a magic camp? Has Michael ever burned himself during a trick? Which horror movie inspired one of Michael's creepiest tricks? We've got all that, plus never-before-seen footage!
7. Just a Miker
Aired 28 June 2018 • 24 min
When is Michael's favorite time to avoid eye contact? Which prank was almost too silly to go through with? And what bug-infested prop wound up in a dining room? Plus, never-before-seen footage and the trick that became a viral meme!
8. Just Made History
Aired 5 July 2018 • 24 min
Which bizarre animal was the first choice to play the "alien" in one of Michael's most popular tricks? What ingredient was so gross, it was replaced at the last minute? Plus, never-before-seen footage and more on Inside Carbonaro!
9. Japanese Waterless Folding Toilet
Aired 12 July 2018 • 24 min
Which celebrity did Michael name one of his wigs after? Which trick required Michael's hidden hip-hop talents? Plus, never-before-seen footage and Michael reveals how to get people to believe his illusions!
10. EggShaq
Aired 19 July 2018 • 24 min
What happens when the owner of a business is a big fan of the show? Plus, catch never-before-seen footage, and find out why special guest star Shaquille O'Neal insisted on not being told how the tricks worked.
11. Dead Man Walking
Aired 26 July 2018 • 24 min
Which trick led to a fire that was bigger than expected? And when is an opossum funnier than a squirrel? Find out now, and watch extended footage of one of Michael's favorite tricks!
12. I Am Oglethorpe
Aired 26 July 2018 • 24 min
Why is there at least one cat in every season of the show? What's one of the riskiest things Michael can do during a trick? And what mementos does Michael like to keep from the show? All this, plus previously unaired tricks!
13. A Waddle, a Scratch
Aired 13 December 2018 • 24 min
What is the record for the most people Michael has tricked at once? Where does Michael get his BS skills from? And how does he put his artistic abilities to use? We've got all those answers and more - plus unaired footage!
14. Just Smash It Out
Aired 20 December 2018 • 24 min
What props made our magic team nervous to purchase? What trick gave Michael freezer burn? And what's Michael's favorite moment of the series thus far? We've got all that and more - plus, never-before-seen footage!
15. The Lizard Law
Aired 27 December 2018 • 24 min
What severed one of the camera cables before shooting? How does the magic team mess with Michael during a trick? And what is Michael's nickname on set? We've got all that and more - plus never-before-seen footage!
16. Serious deja vu
Aired 3 January 2019 • 24 min
Which trick did Michael initially think was too goofy? And which one took nearly a week of rehearsals and tested Michael's memory? We've got all that and more - plus never-before-seen footage!
17. Out of Control
Aired 10 January 2019 • 24 min
How does Michael make himself sound like an expert? What does Michael love collecting? How did the magic team surprise the rest of The Carbonaro Effect crew? We've got all that and more, plus never-before-seen footage!
18. An Awogami is Ripe
Aired 17 January 2019 • 24 min
What's a compression trick? What weapon was Michael surprisingly handed in during filming? And what prop melted in a production assistant's car? We've got all that and more, plus never-before-seen footage!
19. Amvox 73
Aired 24 January 2019 • 24 min
What location was right next to an airport and a golf course? Which animals kept getting loose on set? And what other animal was camera-shy? We've got all that and more, plus never-before-seen footage!
20. Take the Mirror
Aired 31 January 2019 • 24 min
What happened when a scorpion got loose during magic rehearsal? What money trick sent the crew scrambling? And what fruity trick had a British influence? We've got all that and more, plus unaired footage!
21. Warthogs, WogHearts, and Hogwarts
Aired 7 February 2019 • 24 min
What happens when Michael tricks an off-duty cop with a fake bill? Which prop kept malfunctioning? And which one was used in an unaired sitcom pilot? We've got those answers and more, plus unaired footage!
22. Drone Care
Aired 14 February 2019 • 24 min
What trick was almost cancelled due to rain? Which insect attacked the magic team during rehearsal? And what is Michael's shirt size? We've got all that and more - plus never-before-seen footage!
23. Top Priority of NASA
Aired 21 February 2019 • 24 min
What left a foul smell in The Carbonaro Effect production office? How did Michael meet one of his current magic team members? And why does Michael pretend to be hard of hearing? We've got all that and more - plus unaired footage!
24. Set Itself, Lights Itself
Aired 28 February 2019 • 24 min
How did a governor help out the show? What's a good sign that a trick is a success? And how long did the crew spend folding origami for a trick? We've got all that and more - plus unaired footage!
25. A Problem with Chocolate Turtles and Seeds
Aired 13 June 2019 • 24 min
What trick required the camera operator to hide inside a box for an entire day? And how did The Carbonaro Effect get its name? Plus, never-before-seen footage!
26. Green Friendly
Aired 20 June 2019 • 24 min
What tricks make Michael the most nervous? When does the show need extra security on hand? And which trick was tried 18 times before anyone noticed? We've got all that plus never-before-seen footage!
27. An Elevated Ferret Alert
Aired 27 June 2019 • 24 min
Which trick made it hard for Michael to walk the next day? What trick was added at the last minute after a prop broke? What animal does Michael foster during shoots? We've got all that plus never-before-seen footage!
28. A Faux Pas to Wear
Aired 4 July 2019 • 24 min
Why does Michael say "shenanigans" during some tricks? What's Michael's favorite trick of all time? Why did the crew have to shut down production for an hour? We've got all that plus never-before-seen footage!
29. The Framing Canon
Aired 11 July 2019 • 24 min
Which magic team member knows how to ride a unicycle? What trick almost used an Alpaca and which trick nearly resulted in Michael slicing open his neck? We've got all that plus never-before-seen footage!
30. Skull with a Flower Hat
Aired 18 July 2019 • 24 min
What trick nearly resulted in Michael burning his face? Who does Michael get in prank wars with on-set? Which trick did Michael create a prop for? We've got all that plus never-before-seen footage!
31. A Positive Presence
Aired 25 July 2019 • 24 min
What trick has Michael been performing since he was a child? Who embarked on a 21-day juice cleanse? What moment made everyone on set erupt in laughter? We've got all that plus never-before-seen footage!
32. A Living Trilobite
Aired 1 August 2019 • 24 min
Which trick went viral on a hip-hop blog? What word is hard for Michael to pronounce? What degree did Michael earn in college? We've got all that plus never-before-seen footage!
33. It's a Makeshift
Aired 7 November 2019 • 24 min
Why did Michael have to get scorpion training? What animal did the crew chase around a store? And where are Michael's favorite vacation spots? Plus, never-before-seen footage!
34. Might Be Trippin'
Aired 14 November 2019 • 24 min
Which trick nearly wounded a delivery man? What illusion is difficult for even skilled magicians to pull off? And why did fans speculate the show's connection to the Illuminati? We've got all that plus never-before-seen footage!
35. 3D Galastical Morphin Ranging Power Tents
Aired 21 November 2019 • 24 min
What trick has Michael using an inhaler? How does the magic team surprise Michael during a trick? What was Michael's pet tarantula named? And what is one of Michael's passions besides magic? We've got all that plus never-before-seen clips!
36. Flash Melt
Aired 5 December 2019 • 24 min
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.
37. An Over-Grooming Situation
Aired 12 December 2019 • 24 min
What trick left a producer tending to a wasp sting? Why did several crew members leave set with headaches? And why did Michael wear a vest two sizes too small? We've got all that plus never-before-seen clips!
38. The Doughy Parts
Aired 19 December 2019 • 24 min
What trick was a nightmare for the crew to clean up? Which trick did Michael rehearse for weeks prior to filming? And why was Michael really nervous on set? We've got all that plus never-before-seen clips!
39. Turn to Gold
Aired 26 December 2019 • 24 min
What trick does Michael love to perform at parties? Which trick was inspired by Michael's fascination with superhero movies? And what is the name of Michael's favorite wig? We've got all that plus never-before-seen clips!
40. Fishguise
Aired 2 January 2020 • 24 min
What trick was inspired by Michael's acting days? What are "Orphan Tricks"? Why did the crew rehearse tricks in the dead of night and what trick was modified because it was too messy? We've got all that plus never-before-seen clips!