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The Carbonaro Effect

Name: The Carbonaro Effect
Genre: Reality
Released: 2014-04-01
Duration: 45 min

2014 – 2018 · 45m per ep · B-15 · English · United States of America

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.

7.4(69 reviews)

4.5836% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Apr 1, 2014
Last air date: Jan 2, 2020
Status: Ended
Seasons: 5
Episodes: 92
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: truTV
Creator / showrunner: Michael Carbonaro
Certification: B-15
Production companies: —

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Keywords

magichidden cameraprankstermagician

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2014 · 25 episodes

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Cast

Michael Carbonaro

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Reviews & ratings

7.4

69 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.4/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.4/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.4/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee6.4/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.4/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful