Uri Geller

Spoon bender, psychic claims

Contemporary weird famous 68 sayings

Sayings by Uri Geller

My powers are genetic.

1970s-present — A theory he has proposed for the origin of his abilities.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I once caused a spoon to bend in a sealed plastic container.

1970s (recounting event) — A specific, verifiable claim he has made about his powers.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I've been shot at by the KGB.

2010s (recounting 1970s event) — An extreme claim related to his alleged espionage work.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I have a collection of thousands of bent spoons from people all over the world.

2000s-present — Speaking about the impact of his work and audience participation.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I influenced the outcome of the 1970 World Cup.

2000s (recounting 1970 event) — A highly controversial and outlandish claim he has made.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I have a deep connection with extraterrestrials.

1970s-present — A recurring theme in his discussions about the source of his abilities.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I don't choose my powers, they choose me.

1970s-present — Describing his abilities as an inherent force rather than a learned skill.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I'm a psychic, not a magician.

1970s-present — A clear distinction he always makes between his claims and stage magic.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

My powers are like a muscle; if I don't use them, they weaken.

1970s-present — Explaining the need to regularly practice his abilities.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I proved to the world that the mind can bend metal.

1970s — A bold summary of his most famous feat.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I made a compass needle spin with my mind in the lab.

1970s (recounting event) — A specific claim from his scientific testing sessions.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I've been a target of assassination attempts.

2010s (recounting past events) — An extreme claim related to his alleged intelligence work.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I've been instrumental in finding oil and minerals with my mind.

1980s-present — A claim about applying his abilities to practical, commercial ends.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I put my psychic energy into the Euro 2020 footballs.

2021 — A very recent and eccentric claim made via social media/interviews.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I once made a watch start ticking again after it had been broken for years.

1970s (recounting event) — A specific claim he makes about his psychokinetic abilities.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I have predicted earthquakes.

1980s — A claim about precognitive abilities.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I believe in the power of the mind over matter.

1970s-present — A foundational belief he often articulates.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

My life has been a series of strange coincidences.

2000s-present — A reflective statement on the unusual events surrounding him.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

I'm not saying I'm a magician, but I am saying that I can do things that other people can't.

1970s — Interview, often used to describe his abilities.
Controversial Unverifiable

I don't bend spoons with my mind. I bend spoons with my will.

1970s — Clarifying his method, emphasizing mental power.
Controversial Unverifiable