The Carbonaro Effect - Disposable Paper Phone

Michael demonstrates the latest in mobile phone technology: a pre-paid phone made entirely from paper.

Michael Carbonaro is a magician by trade, but a prankster by heart. In THE CARBONARO EFFECT, Michael performs baffling tricks on unsuspecting people in everyday situations, all caught on hidden camera. Everyone is left stunned and delighted, even though they have no idea what just hit them.



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The Carbonaro Effect -- Disposable Paper Phone

[ooooa]

Niggaz got so hype cause they thought they were about to have the ultimate side chick phone 😩😂😂

[mightymorphinetime]

their friends probably think theyre dumb as hell posting that paper phone on snap like " i can make calls and texts with this phone !!!"

[cardo]

That boy was happy when he said “can we get one each?”

[exiled]

He’s so good at improvising his “nonsensical” explanations...

[ninanina]

the nigerian came out these dudes lmao

[katzen]

1:48 I find it so funny when he makes up random crap in his head.

[rdtmko]

“ITS SHIZZI MAGIC FINGERS”

“Okay cool.”

[neerumann]

“One each?”
These guys were like a kid in a candy shop. So cute!

[JasonTylerRicci]

This show was hilarious! Michael's ability to explain all his silly magic pranks so convincingly was what made this show enjoyable for me

[PlanetJigobotTV]

This actually sounds like something they could do right now

[luisperez]

They thought they had paper trap phones

[chrismanson]

A very convincing trick. I would totally fall for the call part, but the texting part, no way.

[TheTechAdmin]

2:52 aww he's like a little kid again.
And THAT'S the real magic.

[goldenhourkodak]

If you're wondering how:

1. When the guy types his phone number, the producer is watching through the camera to learn his number
2. When he presses call, the producer calls his phone from behind the scenes
3. The producer then reroutes the mic that Carbonaro is wearing through the phone call into the guys phone

Edit: I apologize for writing this unnecessary and obvious comment

[lappingpoofpoof]

"it uses a technology known as the Carbonaro effect, which is also the name of the hidden magic show you're on, " duh!!

[uncleswell]

I love how the dude in the thumbnail is staring straight at the camera

[farazsyed]

There definitely has to be some "teamwork" behind this one ;)...Michael giving some inputs over a hidden mic or maybe the HD cameras capturing whats written...all in all, a very unique magic trick as always!!! too good Michael :D

[adamaim]

Nigerians and magic have a wonderful reaction

[yesyes]

Imagine being like

"Hey mom"
Mom:"How are you calling I took away your phone?"
"I'm calling from a piece of paper"

[silvesken]

I wonder how he gets all these genius ideas. Insanely creative, also very engaging.