He's a writer and designer for Old City's Quirk Books. Horner, 30, told us it was hard coming up with only 90 seconds of material for "America's Got Talent," but it was a great experience overall.
Horner's cheering section at Helium Tuesday included his wife Jen Thwing, whom he incorporates into his act, but not too badly. "I'm smart enough not to make too much fun of my wife," Horner said after his victory. Luke Cunningham took second place and Aaron Hertzog came in third.
The show was hosted by the very funny Steve Gerben.
Local reality contestants
Good luck to Moorestown, N.J.'s Rachel Johnston who will be a contestant on CBS' "The Amazing Race," premiering Sept. 26.
Johnston, 24, is a beach volleyball player, and competing with her volleyball partner Katie Seamon, 23, from Rahway, N.J.
* We're also pulling for Swarthmore grad Marty Piombo, 48, who's a castaway on "Survivor: Nicaragua," which premieres at 8 p.m. Sept. 15, also on CBS. Piombo, who now lives in California, is a technology exec.
The sporting news
* Cowboys great (honestly, he was great) Emmitt Smith went for a lemon-drop cocktail at Butcher & Singer (1500 Walnut) Tuesday evening when the "Dancing With the Stars" alum stopped in with a friend. Smith later headed to another Stephen Starr spot, Parc on Rittenhouse Square.
* ESPN "SportsCenter" anchor Kevin Negandhi, a Phoenixville native and Temple grad, has just re-upped with the Worldwide Leader for a multi-year deal.
* Jose Torres debuts his Martial Arts Xperience radio show at 10 a.m. Monday on WIFI 1460 a.m. Torres says the show will cover training tips, competitor highlights, equipment reviews and more. His regular showtime is noon Tuesdays.
Bunch signs 'Backlash'
