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Not even a prankster who drew five fire engines to the scene with a false report of a fire could dampen the crowd’s enthusiasm, Schmidt writes.—Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026 James Folta is also havin-a-laugh, thanks to a new album from the professional pranksters at Longmont Potion Castle.—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026 On his first solo release in eight years, 100 gecs’ mutant-pop prankster turns his attention to relatively straightforward big-tent EDM—but not without a little noise-scene provocation.—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026 Some of what the pranksters say or do for the sake of a gag skirts credibility.—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prankster