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Letter to the Editor: How a con artist fooled so many
Issue date: 2/16/07 Section: Ed-Op
Editor:
Aaron Sakulich erred in his commentary by implying that Uri Geller needed specially made spoons to do his tricks ("Uri Geller: Con artist," Jan. 19, 2007). He can perform the bending stunt with almost any spoon, though he needs to "get to" those spoons that will end up being broken. Those can be described as "specially prepared," but not "specially made." That's why Geller failed on the Johnny Carson show, because I instructed the prop handler not to allow Geller or anyone else near the props.
Otherwise, it was an excellent article. Thank you!
James Randi
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aaron Sakulich erred in his commentary by implying that Uri Geller needed specially made spoons to do his tricks ("Uri Geller: Con artist," Jan. 19, 2007). He can perform the bending stunt with almost any spoon, though he needs to "get to" those spoons that will end up being broken. Those can be described as "specially prepared," but not "specially made." That's why Geller failed on the Johnny Carson show, because I instructed the prop handler not to allow Geller or anyone else near the props.
Otherwise, it was an excellent article. Thank you!
James Randi
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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