Michael Carbanero
Actor, Magician, Comedian & Improv Artist
SPEAKER FEE RANGE: $20,000–$50,000 [FEE NOTE]
TRAVELS FROM: New York
Actor, magician, comedian and improv artist known for his original hidden camera magic series, THE CARBONARO EFFECT on truTV, Michael Carbonaro has been seen in recurring roles in television such as , Happily Divorced, The Newsroom, 30 Rock, How to Make it in America, The Wizards of Waverly Place and CSI Miami. Michael is a top entertainment speaker who hosts and performs shows of comedy, magic, and other acts for corporate events and private venues as well as various venues, including the ever popular Joe’s Pub, Caroline’s on Broadway, The Box, and Hollywood’s Magic Castle.
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.
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 Carbonaro Live!
Ever wondered what it feels like to be on the other side of Michael Carbonaro as he works his magic to make people believe the unbelievable? This is your chance to find out! From his hit television series "The Carbonaro Effect" on truTV, magician Michael Carbonaro brings his signature blend of bizarre antics, audience interaction, hilarious video clips, and mind-blowing magic, live on stage! Don't miss out on your chance to feel the effect of Michael Carbonaro… LIVE!
Join Michael Carbonaro for a LIVE interactive magic experience Zoomed right to your living room! In this brand new show, Carbonaro comes to us not from outer space, but from a secret space (which may be his garage), hosting an intimate evening of magic and bizarre fun for the entire family to enjoy! Experience the effect of Michael Carbonaro - LIVE, in this immersive experience where one moment you'll be watching... and the next, you may be IN the show!
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