Uri Geller

[naomi24]

I’m currently reading ‘The Ghost of Flight 401’, recommended by a fellow ABer. Early on the author speaks about Uri Geller and names scientists who support his incredible claims of spoon-bending, watch-mending, etc, etc., which surprises me. I know James Randi has explained how these 'tricks' can be achieved, but I was under the impression that Uri Geller had also been ‘outed’ by science as a fraud. Has he – or is that just hearsay? I’d be interested in links to any formal papers on the subject.

[naomi24]

Maybe, but I wouldn't want my name associated, and by extension my reputation tarnished, with something I felt was fraudulent.

[Svejk]

that happens a lot, birdie. People on here(usually left-whingers) start with a mistaken premise and then expand on it over several pages. When you point out they are irrefutably wrong they neither apologise or even acknowledge their mistake. They just move on, spouting similar botox on another thread.
I cant say what I'd do if I were wrong, guess i'll have to cross that bridge if I ever come to it. ;)

[Khandro]

birdie; What on earth are you talking about? I have nothing whatsoever to apologise for, though I'm flattered to learn that in you I have a fan.
To your, //I love cheap magic tricks - if they're presented as such.//
I responded //Have you ever come across a magician who said, "I'm now going to perform a cheap magic trick"?// A question not yet answered by you.
I didn't say that in the entire panoply of magicians someone hadn't said such a thing.
Then kromo. gave examples of people I've never seen or heard of, and of whom I'd be surprised to learn were members of the Magic Circle.
The sainted Tommy Cooper certainly never said such a thing, his tricks may have gone 'wrong', but he usually came out on top with a bit of 'real' magic.

[Khandro]

PS, I've just looked up The Magic Circle, and their motto is;

Indocilis Privata Loqui
(not apt to disclose secrets) !