Michael Carbonaro lives for the reactions he provokes in others. If you’ve seen any episode of his show, The Carbonaro Effect, it’s hard to not be affected by how deeply he gets under people’s skin through a combination of magic and some really convincing acting. And it’s hard to not feel sheer joy at Carbonaro’s delight when he knows he’s pulled it off. He’s a one-man wrecking crew of pranking, and he’s now using his considerable skills on Las Vegas audiences in Michael Carbonaro: Live in Las Vegas.
Even if you’ve never seen Carbonaro’s show, fear not: This production features liberal clips displaying his many magic talents in many different scenarios—including his personal favorite, recorded in a laboratory and featuring an ever-evolving alien life form (the reaction from his victim is one of the funniest things you’re ever likely to see).
His Las Vegas show is a grab bag of a bit of everything he’s famous for, from changing outfits in the blink of an eye to closeup illusions involving everything from playing cards and long pieces of string to newspapers and dry cleaning bags. His infectious spirit instantly puts every audience member at ease, even as they are being confounded by the goings-on.
Another highlight involves Carbonaro, some shaving cream, and a whole lot of imagination. Your reaction to this bit might be to try it yourself when you get back to your hotel room. And that would probably make Carbonaro the happiest man on Earth, as he’s all about your reaction.
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