The Truth About Uri Geller
LC Class | BF1283.G4 R35 1982 |
The Truth About Uri Geller, originally published as The Magic of Uri Geller in 1975, is a 1982 book by
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In the book, Randi challenges Geller's assertions that he performs paranormal feats. Randi explores Geller's background as a stage magician and explains how Geller's spoon bending can be easily reproduced by any magician using sleight of hand.
Legacy
In 1991 Geller filed a $15 million lawsuit against Randi and the
In February 1992, Geller sued Randi, Prometheus and local book distributors in
In April 1992, Geller sued
After Geller's three lawsuits, Randi said he "never paid even one dollar or even one cent to anyone who ever sued me, and certainly not to Geller".[4]
Reception
Dave Langford reviewed The Truth About Uri Geller for White Dwarf #43 and stated that "Randi puts the boot into the charismatic Uri. His scorn is withering; even if you think he leans too far towards skepticism (I don't), it's impressive and damning that Randi can duplicate any and all of Geller's paltry tricks without the need to claim astral powers – while Geller's power mysteriously desert him when Randi or other professional magicians happen to be watching."[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b "How does Uri Geller do it?". The Skeptic Encyclopedia of Pseudoscience. 2002. Archived from the original on 2012-12-24. Retrieved 2007-01-29.
- ^ a b c d Stenger, Victor J (1993-09-20). "Another Geller lawsuit: Geller v. Stenger". James Randi Educational Foundation. Retrieved 2015-09-11.
- ^ a b "Uri Geller Libel Suit Dismissed". Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. August 1994. Archived from the original on 2007-01-28. Retrieved 2007-01-29.
- ^ Randi, James (2007-02-09). "More Geller Woo-Woo". SWIFT Newsletter. James Randi Educational Foundation. Archived from the original on 2009-07-10. Retrieved 2007-01-29.
- ^ Langford, Dave (July 1983). "Critical Mass". White Dwarf (43). Games Workshop: 14.