Ellen messes with Neil Patrick

Neil Patrick’s recent appearance on Ellen Degeneres’ show caused much controversy which resulted in Ellen having to personally offer an apology. It started after he discussed his new role as a board member of the Academy of Magical Arts and the Magic Castle. He proceeded to introduce a head chopper to perform a bit of magic for the audience. Assisted by magician Ed Alonzo, Neil climbed into the Guillotine and apparently lost his head when Ellen “accidentally” activated the device.

Later, Ellen responded to a flood of emails from upset viewers who thought that Neil might actually have been harmed because he never made a reappearance after the commercial break!