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A trick is inspired by Michael's acting days; orphan tricks; the reason why the crew rehearse tricks in the dead of night; a trick gets modified because it is too messy; never-before-seen clips.

The Carbonaro Effect: Inside Carbonaro

Fishguise

The trick Michael loves to perform at parties; a trick is inspired by Michael's fascination with superhero movies; the name of Michael's favorite wig; never-before-seen clips.

Turn to Gold

Never-before-seen clips of the series including a nightmare crew clean-up, a long rehearsal, and a set that made Michael nervous.

The Doughy Parts

Never-before-seen clips and highlights of the series include a producer tending to a wasp sting, a headache-inducing set and an undersized vest.

An Over-Grooming Situation

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.

Flash Melt

Michael uses an inhaler during a trick; the magic team surprises Michael during a trick; the name of Michael's pet tarantula; one of Michael's passions besides magic; never-before-seen clips.

3D Galastical Morphin Ranging Power Tents

A trick nearly wounds a delivery man; an illusion is difficult for even skilled magicians to pull off; fans speculate about the show's connection to the illuminati; with never-before-seen footage.

Might Be Trippin'

Why Michael had to get scorpion training; what animal the crew chased around a store; Michael's favorite vacation spots; never-before-seen footage.

It's a Makeshift

A trick goes viral on a hip-hop blog; Michael has trouble pronouncing a certain word; Michael's college degree; with never-before-seen footage.

A Living Trilobite

Michael has been performing the same trick since he was a child; someone on set embarks on a 21-day juice cleanse; a moment causes everyone on set to erupt in laughter; with never-before-seen footage.

A Positive Presence

A trick nearly results in Michael burning his face; Michael gets into prank wars with someone on-set; Michael creates a prop; plus, never-before-seen footage!

Skull With a Flower Hat

A team member knows how to ride a unicycle; a trick almost uses an alpaca; a trick nearly results in Michael slicing open his neck; plus, never-before-seen footage.

The Framing Canon

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Michael Carbonaro pops up on episodes of "The Carbonaro Effect" to provide a behind-the-scenes look at his best tricks, the funniest freak-outs and the most mind-blowing moments.

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How a governor helped out the show; a good sign that a trick is a success; how long the crew spent folding origami for a trick; unaired footage.

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