Uri Geller

Spoon bender, psychic claims

Contemporary weird famous 68 sayings

Sayings by Uri Geller

I bend spoons, not minds.

1970s — A common retort to accusations of mind control or manipulation.
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I am a normal human being with an extraordinary ability.

1970s-present — From numerous interviews where he described himself.
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My powers are real, and I don't care if you believe me or not.

1970s — A defiant statement often made in the face of skepticism.
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I never claim to be a magician.

1970s — Distinguishing his abilities from stage magic.
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I believe that everyone has psychic abilities, they just don't know how to use them.

1970s-present — From interviews where he discusses the universality of psychic potential.
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I've been investigated by every intelligence agency in the world.

2000s — Referring to his well-documented interactions with the CIA and others.
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I buried a spoon in Elvis Presley's garden.

2000s (recounting an event from 1970s) — A bizarre anecdote he often recounts about his association with celebrities.
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My powers come from outer space.

1970s — A claim he made early in his career, sometimes with a playful tone, sometimes serious.
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I telepathically stopped a cable car in Switzerland.

1970s (recounting event) — A specific extraordinary claim he has made.
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I stopped Big Ben with my mind.

1970s (recounting event) — Another famous claim he frequently makes.
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I have influenced hundreds of thousands of people to bend spoons.

1970s-present — Speaking about the widespread imitation of his feats.
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I am not a fake, I am just misunderstood.

1970s — A common defense against his critics.
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I worked for the CIA.

2010s (revealing past events) — A claim he made decades later, substantiated by declassified documents.
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I used my mind to erase floppy disks at the Soviet embassy.

2010s (recounting 1970s event) — A specific, extraordinary claim about his alleged CIA work.
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I have an alien friend named 'Spectra'.

1970s — A highly unusual claim from early in his career, often discussed in paranormal circles.
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I can heal with my mind.

1970s-present — A claim he has occasionally made, though less frequently than spoon bending.
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I'm not saying I'm God, but I'm close.

1970s — A bold and somewhat humorous statement, often interpreted as eccentric.
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I have psychic powers, but I'm not a guru.

1970s-present — Distinguishing himself from spiritual leaders.
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I've been abducted by aliens, I think.

1970s-present — A claim he has hinted at or discussed in interviews, often with a degree of ambiguity.
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I have helped the military with my psychic abilities.

2010s (recounting past events) — Referring to his alleged work with intelligence agencies.
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