Uri Geller

Spoon bender, psychic claims

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Sayings by Uri Geller

I have never claimed to be a psychic. I have always said I have abilities.

1970s — Distinguishing his claims from traditional psychic abilities.
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The skeptics are my best friends. They keep me honest.

1970s — Addressing criticism and skepticism.
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I believe in miracles. I believe in the impossible.

1970s — Expressing his personal philosophy.
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My powers are not magic. They are a natural extension of the human mind.

1970s — Explaining the nature of his abilities.
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I don't have to prove anything to anyone. I just do what I do.

1970s — Responding to demands for scientific proof.
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The greatest power is the power of belief.

1970s — A philosophical statement on human potential.
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I am not a god. I am a man with extraordinary abilities.

1970s — Setting boundaries for his claims.
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My goal is to open people's minds to the possibilities.

1970s — Stating his purpose.
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I am not a magician. I am a psychic.

1973 — Interview on The Tonight Show
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My powers are real, and they come from an extraterrestrial source.

1974 — Statement in documentary
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I can bend spoons with my mind, but I cannot bend the truth.

1975 — Response to skeptics
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The CIA and KGB both studied me because they knew my powers were real.

1999 — Claim in autobiography
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I have stopped watches in Times Square just by thinking about it.

1973 — Claim on radio show
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My abilities are a gift from God, and I use them for good.

1974 — Interview with BBC
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I can see the future, but only in flashes.

1975 — Statement to press
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The skeptics are just afraid of what they cannot understand.

1973 — Response to James Randi
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I have communicated with dolphins telepathically.

1978 — Claim in interview
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My powers work better on television than in person.

1974 — Remark during TV special
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I am not here to convince scientists; I am here to help people.

1976 — Statement at lecture
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The spoon doesn't bend because I want it to; it bends because it wants to.

1973 — Explanation of his technique
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