Michael Carbonaro is a magician by trade, but a prankster by heart. In truTV's comedic series THE CARBONARO EFFECT, Michael performs baffling tricks on unsuspecting people in everyday situations, all caught on hidden camera.
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Billy Ocean, Pat Metheny, Wayne Newton and Celtic Woman Headline March at The Parker
by A.A. Cristi - February 25, 2026
The Parker will present a diverse lineup of performances including jazz legends, pop icons, and comedic acts throughout March. This cultural hub in Fort Lauderdale continues to be a pivotal space for arts and entertainment....
Michael Carbonaro to Bring WONDERBOY to Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 16, 2026
Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy is coming to Paramount Theatre. A very limited number of VIP tickets are available which include a premium seat and a post-show meet and greet. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased now....
Michael Carbonaro Brings WONDERBOY To Denver’s Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - October 07, 2025
Magician and comedian Michael Carbonaro brings his new live tour Wonderboy to Denver’s Paramount Theatre on February 21, 2026. The Carbonaro Effect star promises a night of hilarious, mind-bending illusions presented by Comedy Works Entertainment....
THE MAGIC PARLOUR Unveils Expanded Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 01, 2025
Dennis Watkins is poised to launch his third year in the custom magic theater in the heart of the Loop by introducing the most robust slate of programming yet at The Magic Parlour. Learn more!...
Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2025
Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s top performing arts venues, will kick off its 35th season of bringing top-tier artists to Southern California with a community celebration of music and dance....
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2024
Mesa Arts Center has added four new shows to its 20th Anniversary Performing Live Season. The celebratory season will now include illusionist Michael Carbonaro (Aug. 16), Country entertainers Home Free (Oct. 10), comedian Vir Das (Nov. 8) and guitarist Jesse Cook (Jan. 31)....
What to Stream on Max This Holiday Season - Full List of Christmas Movies & TV Episodes
by Michael Major - November 21, 2023
In addition to celebrating the 20th anniversary of 'Elf” this season, viewers can enjoy the holiday spirit with films on Max including “A Christmas Story,” “Holiday Harmony,” “The Polar Express,” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,' discovery+ Original “A Christmas Open House...
PHILADELPHIA BOUND? Fall Presents Over 120 Festivals, Block Parties, Shows, Charity Events and More
by Marina Kennedy - September 03, 2023
Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall. There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about. ...
The Warner Theatre Presents CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, October 7
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2023
The Warner Theatre has announced CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, Saturday, October 7 at 7:30 pm in the Oneglia Auditorium! ...
Comedy Works Entertainment Presents CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE at Paramount Theatre, September 2023
by A.A. Cristi - March 15, 2023
Comedy Works Entertainment presents CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE at Paramount Theatre in Denver, CO on Saturday, September 16th at 7:00pm....
Revry Releases QUEER CLASSIX Screening of ANOTHER GAY MOVIE For 15th Anniversary
by Michael Major - October 04, 2022
Director/Writer Todd Stephens (SWAN SONG, EDGE OF SEVENTEEN) joins the original cast members, Michael Carbonaro (THE CARBONARO EFFECT), Jonah Blechman (THIS BOY’S LIFE) and Jonathan Chase (LOVE THY NEIGHBOR) for in-depth interviews about the legacy of this queer cult classic....
Michael Carbonaro: Lies On Stage Comes to BBMann in October
by Stephi Wild - July 25, 2022
Michael Carbonaro: Lies On Stage Tour comes to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 8PM....
Feature: MICHAEL CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE Amazes Fans at Penn & Teller Theater in Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
by Debbie Hall - June 21, 2022
Magician Michael Carbonaro, star of truTV’s The Carbonaro Effect, will bring his shenanigans, humor, and magic to Las Vegas. Penn & Teller Present: Michael Carbonaro: Lies on Stage will be performed at the Penn & Teller Theater in the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino through July 10....
Penn & Teller Present MICHAEL CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE At Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
by A.A. Cristi - April 11, 2022
After hundreds of sold out performances and critical acclaim from his tour across the country, magician Michael Carbonaro will take over Las Vegas starting this Memorial Day weekend with his limited engagement, “Penn & Teller Present: Michael Carbonaro: Lies on Stage” at Rio All-Suite Hotel &...
MICHAEL CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE Comes to NJPAC Next Weekend
by Stephi Wild - April 06, 2022
After hundreds of sold-out performances and critical acclaim from his inaugural theatrical tour, magician Michael Carbonaro returns to NJPAC with a brand new show....
Michael Carbonaro Will Bring LIES ON STAGE to NJPAC in October
by Stephi Wild - June 23, 2021
From his hit series The Carbonaro Effect on truTV, America's favorite trickster makes a triumphant return to live performances in CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, conjuring up a concoction of unbelievable magic, hysterical offbeat shenanigans and wonder for audiences of all ages. ...
Michael Carbonaro Announces New Tour CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 22, 2021
Today, Magician and performance bizarrist Michael Carbonaro announced his return to the road with a brand new, electrifying theatre tour, “Carbonaro: Lies on Stage.” The U.S. tour will begin with the announcement of 14 dates, starting out at the Grand Theatre in Reno, Nevada on September 24 and...
What to Watch on HBO Max in December
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 30, 2020
The best gift isn’t under the Christmas tree, it’s on HBO Max! Celebrate Christmas Day with Wonder Woman 1984, starring Gal Gadot, when it flies onto the platform the same day it hits theaters around the country....
TNT, TBS and truTV Are Kicking Off the Holiday Season with THANKSGIVING TO THE HBO MAX
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 09, 2020
TNT, TBS and truTV are taking this “Thanksgiving to the HBO Max” and giving audiences a taste of the streamer’s powerhouse programming slate....
IMPRACTICAL JOKERS: THE MOVIE Makes $2,606,873 Debut Weekend
by Abigail Charpentier - February 26, 2020
WarnerMedia's truTV has successfully debuted its first-ever feature-length film, Impractical Jokers: The Movie, directed by Chris Henchy (Daddy's Home, Eastbound & Down) and produced by Funny Or Die with an extraordinary debut weekend total of $2,606,873 and per screen average of $7,302....
Magic Is In The Air At FOG CITY MAGIC FEST In February
by A.A. Cristi - December 30, 2019
It's the fifth annual FOG CITY MAGIC FEST, bringing together a spellbinding array of magic-makers for four days of mystery and wonder....
truTV's THE CARBONARO EFFECT Returns November 7
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 14, 2019
truTV's hit series The Carbonaro Effect, starring comedian and prankster Michael Carbonaro, returns with its fifth season on Thursday, November 7 at 10:00pm ET/PT with more hilarious, mind blowing hidden camera magic than ever before....
NJPAC Celebrates Contemporary Stars And Rising Voices In Comedy
by A.A. Cristi - September 19, 2019
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an unhinged diverse comedy line-up celebrating contemporary stars and rising voices....
Michael Cabonaro Returns to NJPAC
by Julie Musbach - September 03, 2019
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Michael Carbonaro on Sunday, December 29th at 7:00 p.m....
truTV Unveils New & Returning Series in 2019-20 Programming Slate
by Tori Hartshorn - May 09, 2019
WarnerMedia's truTV is expanding on its roster of original comedies as the network today unveiled its 2019-20 programming slate ahead of next week's first-ever WarnerMedia Upfront event at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. The cable network, which since 2014 has established itself as the home to...
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