Ep 5. I Am Ogle Thorpe
- TV-14
- April 6, 2016
- 20 min
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8.5 (15)
Michael Carbonaro is back with the fourth season of his hit show 'The Carbonaro Effect', and he is all set to take viewers on a bizarre journey once again. In this episode titled 'I Am Ogle Thorpe', Michael takes his pranks and illusions to the next level, leaving everyone awestruck and amused.
The episode begins with Michael disguised as his alter-ego, Ogle Thorpe, a self-proclaimed 'planetarium consultant'. He visits a planetarium and starts his magic tricks by making a constellation disappear, leaving everyone amazed. He then goes on to show how he can change the order of the planets using just a simple wave of his wand. The audience is left wondering if this man is really a planetarium consultant or some sort of magical entity.
In another prank, Michael goes to a bowling alley and poses as an instructor. He teaches the bowlers how to perfect their throws but instead switches the bowling balls, leaving them confused and unable to figure out why their balls are either too heavy or too light. Michael manages to leave everyone in splits as they watch him effortlessly pull off these silly pranks.
Next, Michael goes to a dog park with his furry friend, who he claims can talk. He pretends to hear his dog talking to him and starts a conversation with him, leaving the other dog owners bewildered. They try to talk to him to hear what his dog is saying too, but Michael quickly ends the conversation, saying that his dog needs to rest after all that 'talking'.
The scene shifts to a grocery store where Michael pulls off one of the most outrageous pranks of the episode. He uses his magical powers to freeze time and manages to move around the store while everyone else is frozen in time. He uses this opportunity to play around with the merchandise and poses with the frozen food items, leaving everyone who eventually discovers these bizarre frozen moments, mystified.
In yet another hilarious skit, Michael becomes a bartender for the day at a bar and makes a drink that defies all laws of physics. He uses a giant snow globe-like device that dispenses the drinks and leaves the customers confused and surprised as they watch him pour a drink that has a flame inside it. They are amazed at how such a thing is even possible, but Michael just brushes it off with his quirky sense of humor, leaving them wondering if they just witnessed some sort of magic trick.
Towards the end of the episode, Michael takes his pranks to the streets, where he poses as a homeless man with a sign that says 'Thank You'. He approaches people asking for money, but instead of taking their money, he surprises them with a happy dance, leaving them amused and entertained.
Overall, 'I Am Ogle Thorpe' is a fantastic episode that showcases Michael Carbonaro's unique and hilarious pranks. From the planetarium to the grocery store, he manages to pull off some of the most outlandish stunts that leave everyone guessing if they just witnessed a real-life miracle or an elaborate illusion. It's a must-watch for anyone who loves magic, mayhem, and laughter.