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Uri Geller Uri Geller (born December 20 , 1946 in Tel Aviv , Israel ) is a famous but controversial alleged psychic and television personality . Originally a magician in Israeli nightclubs, he then became well known for a number of years for performances featuring claimed paranormal abilities such as telekinesis , dowsing and telepathy ; metal objects were bent and watches were apparently stopped or made to run faster without any apparent physical force being applied to them. Although many people believe he is a genuine psychic, he also has numerous critics, especially in the scientific community , who claim he is both charlatan and con-man .1
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Uri Geller (born 20 December 1946) is an Israeli paranormalist living in England; he is well known for his trademark television performances of spoon bending and other supposed physical effects.Throughout the years, Geller has claimed that he achieves these effects through psychokinesis and telepathy , though critics say they are easily replicated magic tricks .The debate over the veracity of Geller's performance has gone on since he first rose to international attention in the 1970s.Geller's career as an entertainer has spanned almost four decades, with television shows and appearances in many countries.
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Uri Geller ( ; / ˈ ʊ r i ˈ ɡ ɛ l ər / ; born 20 December 1946) is an Israeli illusionist, well known internationally as a magician, television personality, and self-proclaimed psychic .He is known for his trademark television performances of spoon bending and other supposed psychic effects.Throughout the years, Geller has used simple conjuring tricks to simulate the effects of psychokinesis and telepathy .Geller's career as an entertainer has spanned more than four decades, with television shows and appearances in many countries."Israeli psychic Uri Geller thinks he can save Newcastle Utd from relegation to Championship" ."Geller replies" . 78 (1105): 614. : Cite journal requires |journal= ( help )
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Israeli illusionist claiming to have paranormal powers.Uri Geller ( / ˈ ʊ r i ˈ ɡ ɛ l ər / ; ; born 20 December 1946) is an Israeli-British illusionist, magician, television personality, and self-proclaimed psychic . He is known for his trademark television performances of spoon bending and other illusions. Geller uses conjuring tricks to simulate the effects of psychokinesis and telepathy . Geller's career as an entertainer has spanned more than four decades, with television shows and appearances in many countries. In 2015, FISM (the International Federation of Magical Societies) invited Uri Geller to deliver an inspirational, motivational lecture to over 1500 Magicians at FISM Italy.Geller admitted that he is a magician and can perform seven tricks."Geller replies" . 78 (1105): 614. : Cite journal requires |journal= ( help ) Uri Geller Trilogy, DVD1 Uri Geller's Exclusive Lecture at FISMITALY2015, produced by Masters of Magic Academy, 3XDVD made in Italy
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Israeli-British illusionist and self-proclaimed psychic (born 1946) Not to be confused with Uzi Geller .Uri Geller ( / ˈ ʊər i ˈ ɡ ɛ l ər / OOR -ee GHEL -ər ; ; born 20 December 1946) is an Israeli-British illusionist , magician, television personality, and self-proclaimed psychic . He is known for his trademark television performances of spoon bending and other illusions. Geller uses conjuring tricks to simulate the effects of psychokinesis and telepathy . Geller's career as an entertainer has spanned more than four decades, with television shows and appearances in many countries. Magicians have called Geller a fraud due to his claims of possessing psychic powers.
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Israeli-British illusionist and self-proclaimed psychic (born 1946) Not to be confused with Uzi Geller . Uri Geller ( / ˈ ʊər i ˈ ɡ ɛ l ər / OOR -ee GHEL -ər ; Hebrew : אורי גלר ; born 20 December 1946) is an Israeli-British illusionist , magician, television personality, and self-proclaimed psychic . He is known for his trademark television performances of spoon bending and other illusions. Geller uses conjuring tricks to simulate the effects of psychokinesis and telepathy . Geller's career as an entertainer has spanned more than four decades, with television shows and appearances in many countries. Magicians have called Geller a fraud because of his claims of possessing psychic powers.
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famous but controversial alleged psychic and television personality
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