“Now, You’re Sure I Cannot Escape?”

At times, I exceeded 100 mph as I moved along the roads to the Magic Capital of the World. As I turned south towards the Indiana boarder along US 69, I slowed it up a little. I dropped it down to 91 mph because the roads were bumpy and for some reason I thought I should.

I soon saw why. A Michigan State Trooper saw my excessive and unsafe speed and followed me for about a quarter mile before pulling me over.

?You know that I pulled you over because you were speeding?? he asked.

?Yes, sir, I saw your car and tried to hit the brakes but I guess not enough to slow down.?

?Well, you were going 91 in a 70 mph zone. Where we heading so quickly.?

?I?m going to the Close-Up Magic Convention at Abbott?s in Colon.?

?Is that this weekend?? he asked. He seemed genuinely interested. ?Are you a magician??

I handed my driver?s license, insurance card and registration as I told him I was.

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