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World's Greatest Con

Uri Geller hijacks the New York Times, An Interview with Michael Shermer

Jul 17, 2023
01:21:10

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  • Uri Geller's controversial past actions raise doubts about his legitimacy and reputation whitewashing.
  • New York Times article portrays a favorable image of Geller, sparking criticism over downplaying his history of deception.

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Yuri Geller's Reputations

Yuri Geller is known as a spoonbender and for suing those who call him a fraud. Speculation is raised about his actions over 50 years, including accepting payments for finding oil. The podcast discusses Geller's reputation whitewashing and mentions questioning his legitimacy.

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