The Carbonaro Effect


The Carbonaro Effect is an American hidden camera/practical joke reality television series. The show debuted on April 1, 2014, and is currently airing on truTV. The show is hosted by magician and prankster Michael Carbonaro. He performs tricks on people caught on hidden camera. To promote the second half of the first season, TBS aired a two-hour marathon on October 30, 2014. The second season premiered on April 1, 2015. The third season premiered on February 1, 2017. The fourth season premiered on May 17, 2018, along with a new insider series titled The Carbonaro Effect: Inside Carbonaro. On October 11, 2019, it was announced that the fifth season will premiere on November 7, 2019.

Episodes

''The Carbonaro Effect: Inside Carbonaro''

The Carbonaro Effect: Inside Carbonaro is a show where previously aired episodes are shown again with new facts and bonus scenes, presented by Carbonaro himself. The first episode aired on May 17, 2018, after the Season 4 premiere.

''The Carbonaro Effect: Double Takes''

The Carbonaro Effect: Double Takes is a show where previously aired episodes are referred to but other never before seen reactions on the show are shown, with Carbonaro commenting throughout.