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About the Show
From his hit television series “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV, America’s favorite Trickster is thrilling audiences across the country with CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, conjuring up a concoction of unbelievable magic, hysterical offbeat shenanigans, and wonder for all ages. We’d say you have to see it to believe it, but you won’t believe a thing when you’re in the presence of Michael Carbonaro!
Runtime: 90 minutes (No intermission)
Please note all times are approximate and subject to change without notice.
About Michael Carbonaro
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 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 launches his hit comedic series, “The Carbonaro Effect,” which has run for over 100 episodes on truTV and currently airs on Max and in syndication worldwide. In this series, 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.
In 2016 Michael embarked on his first theater tour with the widely acclaimed show “Michael Carbonaro Live!” and launched is current live show “Carbonaro: Lies on Stage” in 2021. Playing to over 200 thrilled audiences across the country, Michael continues to showcase his unmatched blend of humor and charisma along with inventive illusions which amaze audiences of all ages, cementing himself as one of the most dynamic entertainers of his generation.
VIP Add-On
Please note: this is a VIP Add-On. You must also purchase a ticket to the show to attend. Please contact the Ticket Office at ticketing@gaillardcenter.org or (843) 242-3099 with any questions.
VIP includes an after show Meet & Greet with Michael Carbonaro! Michael will be excited to meet you, take photos, and sign an item of your choosing!
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Buy three or more Gaillard Center presented performances in the 2025–2026 season and receive 10% off your purchase.
Discount automatically applied at checkout when three or more performances are added to the cart.
Offer excludes Box Tier Seats, VIP programs, and the following shows: An Evening with Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben, Gaillard Gala, Elvis Costello and The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, Cat Kid, The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes, Charlie Berens, and Hannah Berner. Does not include Charleston Symphony presented performances. Other exclusions may apply. Shows included in the discount will include a disclaimer on their individual event page.
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