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A captivating exploration of how the art of mentalism changed forever in November 1973 when a young Israeli man named Uri Geller seemingly bent a spoon with his mind on national television. Examining the history of metal bending and its various techniques, you'll uncover what makes it so powerful and why everyone should be bending metal bending in their act.

Brought to you by Ben Harris and Vanishing Inc., there was no better author for "Bend it Like Geller". Ben has been closely involved with Geller's story and the man himself for 50 years. He does a remarkable job of explaining how this simple trick became a global sensation in this stunning hardcover book produced with the premium quality you've come to expect from Vanishing Inc books.

Throughout the 230 pages of "Bend it Like Geller", you'll learn the original techniques used by Uri and other mentalists in the 70s, as well as new methods for bending forks, spooks, coins, and keys. Ben also welcomes an all-star cast of mentalists including David Berglas, Richard Osterlind, Peter Turner, Alain Nu, and others to discuss Uri Geller's presentations and ways to make our own spoon-bending better.

You won't find a more comprehensive look at the history, psychology, and techniques behind metal bending. "Bend it Like Geller" is a treasure trove of information featuring some of the best work from mentalism's biggest stars. A must-read for magicians and mentalists alike.

Hardcover. 230 pages. Full color

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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on May 25th, 2023
Fifty years ago, URI Geller wedged Telekinesis into Mentalism’s modest range of genres of effects. Not many performers joined the new wave. That will likely change with this splendid book. It schools us in the trade as well as the tricks of the trade.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 14th, 2023
Like many other Vanishing Inc books, it is so well produced, it could be a coffee table book. It’s not just another pretty however face because Ben Harris has gathered some of the best benders in the business including Busch, Banachek, Turner, Nu, Osterlind and Shufton, who will teach you enough techniques and presentation ideas to get you started. Wether you remember Uri and his meteoric rise to stardom or you weren’t even born yet, you will find the history of spoon bending to be entertaining. Leave it to Ben Harris to write one of very few magic books that professionals and those who are brand new to metal bending will both love. Buy this book, go to the dollar store and get some flatware and while you are at it get some clear aquarium tubing (I found 4mm to work best) and start bending.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on May 18th, 2023
I really loved reading this book as it did bring back memories as I was a kid at the time. This book is very well written and I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in this performance art.
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I really loved reading this book as it did bring back memories as I was a kid at the time. This book is very well written and I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in this performance art.
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