When you're learning how to do magic, the first rule is 'never reveal a secret.' In a way, by telling someone I'm a magician, it kind of gives away the best secret of all... How interesting to take the magician out of the equation of a magic show. Michael Carbonaro equationinterestkind share on social
My goal was becoming the next David Copperfield. I learned how to be a performer by emulating him as a kid - his formula of just talking to people onstage, being free to improvise, being charming and witty with a crowd, together with great, beautiful magic. Michael Carbonaro beautifulcharmcopperfield share on social
I say 'incantation' a lot, when what I really mean 'incarnation.' It's a programmed mistake. Michael Carbonaro incantationincarnationlot Change image and share on social
I have heard I look like the guy from 'The Carbonaro Effect.' Michael Carbonaro carbonaroeffectguy Change image and share on social
I was certain when I was about 10 years old that I was going to be a special effects artist or a make-up man. I loved that stuff and pursued it for quite some time, actually. Michael Carbonaro artisteffectlove Change image and share on social
David Blaine, I think, was the first TV magician to really turn the camera around and make it about the spectator's experience. That's really what magic is all about. Michael Carbonaro blainecameradavid Change image and share on social
