The Carbonaro Effect - Get Out of a Speeding Ticket Free Card (Extended Reveal) | truTV

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4 min, 57 sec

A magician performs a trick at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) convincing people that their licenses contain special passes.

Summary

  • The magician starts by picking a location to perform magic, which is the DMV.
  • He interacts with an individual who needs a Class C modification for their license.
  • The magician pretends to reveal a hidden 'speeding violation dismissal' pass within the license.
  • He creates a story about different types of passes, like an 'ambulance absolution' pass, leading the individual to believe in their existence.
  • The trick concludes with the reveal that it's all part of a hidden camera magic TV show called 'The Carbonaro Effect'.

Chapter 1

Choosing the Magic Location

0:08 - 3 sec

The magician introduces the DMV as the chosen location for a magic performance.

The magician introduces the DMV as the chosen location for a magic performance.

  • The magician describes the DMV as an exciting location to perform magic.

Chapter 2

Setting Up the Trick

0:16 - 21 sec

The magician sets up the scenario by discussing a Class C modification with a DMV visitor.

The magician sets up the scenario by discussing a Class C modification with a DMV visitor.

  • A visitor needs a Class C modification and hands over a damaged license.
  • The magician inspects the license and hints at a hidden pass inside.

Chapter 3

Revealing the Hidden Pass

0:38 - 39 sec

The magician pretends to reveal a hidden pass inside the license and explains its use.

The magician pretends to reveal a hidden pass inside the license and explains its use.

  • The magician uses a tool to 'open' the license and discovers a 'speeding violation dismissal' pass.
  • He explains that such passes allow for certain violations, like speeding, to be dismissed once.

Chapter 4

Expanding the Story

1:19 - 56 sec

The magician expands the story, introducing various other types of passes.

The magician expands the story, introducing various other types of passes.

  • He mentions random passes like 'free parking violation passes' and 'accident absolving passes'.
  • The visitor is amazed by the concept and the magician advises on how to use the pass with police officers.

Chapter 5

Visitor Shares Experience

2:40 - 38 sec

A visitor shares their experience of using a supposed 'ambulance absolution' pass.

A visitor shares their experience of using a supposed 'ambulance absolution' pass.

  • The visitor claims to have used an 'ambulance absolution' pass to follow an ambulance and avoid traffic.
  • The visitor believes the pass allowed them to attend a concert without delay.

Chapter 6

Reveal of the Magic Trick

3:24 - 1 min, 21 sec

The magician reveals the trick and explains it was all part of 'The Carbonaro Effect' TV show.

The magician reveals the trick and explains it was all part of 'The Carbonaro Effect' TV show.

  • The magician confesses that the passes don't exist and it was all a magic trick for a TV show.
  • The visitor is initially skeptical but eventually realizes they have been part of a hidden-camera magic show.