A real nick from Mr. Magic's trick

By C.J., Star Tribune

Last update: October 28, 2009 - 11:45 AM

Mr. Magic nicked me with a sword when we practiced an illusion scheduled to be performed live on FOX 9 during the "Buzz" show at 9 a.m. Thursday.

No kidding. It mainly caught by shirt sleeve but it nicked my left wrist. Did I mention there are eight swords involved in this illusion?

"Now that scream sounded real," Magic said last week when we practiced. "Did I get you? Sorry, honey."

Maybe it's just me, but he didn't seem all that concerned.

My colleagues certainly are. Our medical reporter and my football pool colleague Maura Lerner said "Should you do this?"

I'm planning to survive and not planning to give some readers what they bloody want.

"If I cut you in half, you'll be like my other half-sisters," Mr. Magic laughed. "Halloween is National Magic Day. Viewers will want to check out this incredible illusion. You're putting this in your Thursday column?"

Nope. Thursday's paper edition is jam-packed with Paris Bennett blowing me off, dishin' with actor Justin Kirk, and a local writer in a position to know more than he's telling about the ESPN sex scandal worthy of "Outside the Lines" treatment.

Magic said, "Well, I hope you're around to write your Sunday column!"

Authorities, please note that his real name is Michael McKay. My preferred hospital is Abbott Northwestern. and my health insurance is not what it was when I had Medica.

Where is the woman at MrandMrsMagic.com when I really need her?

C.J. is at 612.332.TIPS or cj@startribune.com. E-mailers, please state a subject -- "Hello" doesn't count. Attachments are not opened, so don't even try. More of her attitude can be seen on FOX 9 Thursday mornings.