Israeli-British illusionist and self-proclaimed psychic (born 1946)
Not to be confused with Uzi Geller.
Uri Geller
Geller in 2009
Born
(1946-12-20) 20 December 1946 (age 77)
Tel Aviv, Mandatory Palestine (now Israel)
Occupation(s)
Performer, illusionist, self-proclaimed psychic
Years active
1968−present
Spouse
Hannah Geller
(m. 1979)
Children
2
Website
www.urigeller.com
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Uri Geller (/ˈʊəriˈɡɛlər/OOR-ee GHEL-ər;[1] 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.[2]
^"Uri Geller". Paranormalist. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
^Rensberger, Boyce (13 December 1975). "Magicians Term Israeli 'Psychic' a Fraud". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
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