Trixie asked Eric Reed to help her with a "saw a person/pony in half" magic trick. However, once the trick being performed was imminent, it didn't appear as if the "trick" would be an illusion nor would "The Great and Powerful Trixie" use her magic to somehow protect Eric. All the latter knew for sure was that most of Trixie's reassurances appeared to be half-hearted.

It only grew more nerve-wracking for Eric when Trixie full-heartedly milked his worsening paranoia that the unicorn really might make him half the man he used to be, painfully.

This story is one of a still-growing series of stories that all take place after A Giant Adventure to Equestria. However, it is not necessary to read any of them to understand this story, but "A Giant Adventure to Equestria" does show the details of how and why the human OC Eric Reed is in Equestria.

If you enjoy this story and would be interested to check any of the other stories with Eric, you can find the list of all current ones here.