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Best known as the star and executive producer of the hit series, THE CARBONARO EFFECT on truTV, Michael Carbonaro has also made frequent television appearances in shows such as Happily Divorced, 30 Rock, Grey’s Anatomy, and CSI Miami. A performing magician since his youth, Carbonaro went on to study experimental theater at New York University with the aspirations of entertaining audiences through a variety of theatrical mediums, including hidden-camera magic, which he later showcased frequently on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”

Following Carbonaro’s frequent late-night appearances, Michael was presented with the opportunity to launch his hit comedic series, “The Carbonaro Effect,” which has run for over 100 episodes on truTV. A trickster at heart, Michael performs inventive tricks on unsuspecting members of the public who are unaware that he is a magician. Jaws drop when he causes a car to disappear from under a security guard’s nose or makes alien crabs transform into kittens in a science lab. Whether posing as a coffee shop barista, museum curator, or seemingly unremarkable store clerk in the REAL world, Carbonaro's illusions – along with his absurd, matter-of-fact explanations – leave REAL people bewildered and families at home laughing out loud.

Michael regularly showcases his bizarre antics and mind-blowing magic at corporate events and through his highly-acclaimed national theater tours.

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Michael CarbonaroDate:04/03/2010

From: Photo Coverage: West Coast Premiere of Caruso and Stritch's CAST PARTY

Michael Carbonaro and Jonathan HoganDate:05/01/2009

From: Photo Flash: 'Sophistry' At South Ark Stage

Michael CarbonaroDate:05/01/2009

From: Photo Flash: 'Sophistry' At South Ark Stage

Jonathan Hogan and Michael CarbonaroDate:05/01/2009

From: Photo Flash: 'Sophistry' At South Ark Stage

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Michael Carbonaro: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World (5)VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Shaquille O'Neal Pranks Unsuspecting Fan on truTV's THE CARBANARO EFFECT

by BWWNews Desk - Mar 23, 2016

Michael Carbonaro: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World (7)VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Next Episode of truTV's THE CARBONARO EFFECT

by Caryn Robbins - Jun 17, 2014

Michael Carbonaro: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World (8)VIDEO: Sneak Peek - This Week's THE CARBANARO EFFECT

by Caryn Robbins - Jun 10, 2014

Michael Carbonaro: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World (9)VIDEO: Sneak Peek - This Week's THE CARBANARO EFFECT

by Caryn Robbins - Jun 3, 2014

Michael Carbonaro: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World (10)VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Next Episode of truTV's THE CARBONARO EFFECT

by Caryn Robbins - May 28, 2014

Michael Carbonaro: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World (11)VIDEO: Sneak Peek - truTV's New Series UNDERCOVER MAGIC

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