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Aldo Ghiurmino New user 19 Posts 
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In Italy there has been a great Magic Convention in Saint Vincent (19-22 April 2012) with an incredible line up (Uri Geller,Juan Tamariz,Max Maven,Jeff McBride,The Great Tomsoni,Danny Cole, ... among others ... )
Most of the "stars" have been interviewed by our webtv Here is the interview with Uri Geller http://www.mastersofmagic.it/2012/05/uri-geller-2/ I hope you like it Bye Bye Aldo Ghiurmino Masters of Magic (Italy) |
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Jerskin Inner circle 2496 Posts
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Thanks for that.
GrEg oTtO
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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18038 Posts
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AWESOME!!!!!
THE MAN THE SKEPTICS REFUSE TO TEST FOR ONE MILLION DOLLARS.. The Worlds Foremost Authority on Houdini's Life after Death.....
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freefallillusion1 Elite user Cincinnati, OH 446 Posts
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WOW, and seriously not a good wow- in fact, the most gigantic "I thought I had heard it all from this guy" wow. I'm referring, of course, to his statement that he has no desire to lie to anyone (this, after he just repeated the same lie he's been telling forever). There's story telling, which would describe most magicians of the world who are fine with calling themselves illusionists, and then there's bold-faced lying- Uri Geller all along.
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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18038 Posts
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On 2012-06-04 19:21, freefallillusion1 wrote: WOW ... You Just Don't get It Do You!!!!!!
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Riley Special user Swansea UK 955 Posts
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Yes, he gets it.
Those of us with long memories (and/or have reached a certain age, like me) know exactly what he means. |
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freefallillusion1 Elite user Cincinnati, OH 446 Posts
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On 2012-06-04 21:52, Slim King wrote: Yes, I get it- I get it that I am a story teller, not a liar. Huge difference there. I also get it that you don't get the difference, or are of the same mind as Geller, and are a liar yourself. |
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magicusb Inner circle 1135 Posts
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After all of us are gone Uri Geller will go down in our history as one of the, if not
the greatest mentalists of all time, regardless of how those here feel about him! Wishing everyone well and a long life. DB
Check out http://HoudiniOpoly.com
Houdini Museum Tour & Magic Show. Only building in the world dedicated to Houdini. http://Houdini.org http://HoudiniDisplays.com http://PsychicTheater.com Scranton, Pa (570) 342-5555 "The truth shall make you free, but first it will make you angry." -Robert Ingersoll-Atheist (on the mind of Houdini when he died.) We are thrilled we were able to bring The Grim Game to the world! Thanks TCM. |
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Ian Rowland Special user London 889 Posts
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Quote: I respect your point of view, but I'm not sure you can presume to speak for all of us. I am probably of a similar age to yourself, and I have a long memory. I have a pretty good working knowledge of Uri Geller's career from the early 1970s to the present day. I agree with those who have said that freefallillusion doesn't 'get it'. If he wishes to attack and denigrate Uri Geller, he's free to do so. As R. W. Emerson wrote, "To take apart is the art of those who cannot construct."On 2012-06-05 06:09, Riley wrote:
www.ianrowland.com . Working Magic.
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts
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On 2012-06-05 10:27, magicusb wrote: ;)
"The fool is one who doesn't know what you have just found out."
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Riley Special user Swansea UK 955 Posts
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[/quote]I respect your point of view, but I'm not sure you can presume to speak for all of us. I am probably of a similar age to yourself, and I have a long memory. I have a pretty good working knowledge of Uri Geller's career from the early 1970s to the present day. I agree with those who have said that freefallillusion doesn't 'get it'. If he wishes to attack and denigrate Uri Geller, he's free to do so. As R. W. Emerson wrote, "To take apart is the art of those who cannot construct."
[/quote] It was never my intention to speak for everyone - clearly nobody can do that. It is not merely a question of age and memory. Uri Geller will always have his supporters, and there will also be those who disagreed with his claims then and now, (James Randi and the late Billy McComb spring to mind). It is not a question of technique at all - sleight of hand is sleight of hand. Claims made by any performer are something else entirely. Your quote by Emerson seems to give the impression that anyone who doesn't share your viewpoint "cannot construct". I prefer this one: I do not resent criticism, even when, for the sake of emphasis, it parts for the time with reality. Winston Churchill (1874-1965) |
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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18038 Posts
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On 2012-06-05 10:06, freefallillusion1 wrote: Where am I a LIAR????? Al Mann called guys like you've mentioned "Party Poopers!" and I agree.
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freefallillusion1 Elite user Cincinnati, OH 446 Posts
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On 2012-06-06 16:14, Slim King wrote: That's fine- if me disliking someone who has made a career out of one gigantic lie (not "story" or "act", but LIE) makes me a party-pooper, then yes, I'll gladly be on that list. |
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freefallillusion1 Elite user Cincinnati, OH 446 Posts
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On 2012-06-06 16:14, Slim King wrote: That's fine- if me disliking someone who has made a career out of one gigantic lie (not "story" or "act", but LIE) makes me a party-pooper, then yes, I'll gladly be on that list. |
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts
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Yay! I see word of Talk Like a Parrot Day is spreading
"The fool is one who doesn't know what you have just found out."
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Ian Rowland Special user London 889 Posts
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On 2012-06-06 09:51, Riley wrote: You said 'those of us with long memories'. I am someone with a long memory and a very detailed knowledge of Uri Geller's life and career. Yet your views are no my views. That's the point that I sought to clarify. Quote:
"Your quote by Emerson seems to give the impression that anyone who doesn't share your viewpoint 'cannot construct'." I was not commenting on whether anyone shares my viewpoint. Your interpretation bears no relation to what I actually wrote. If you read what I actually wrote, I was commenting specifically on those who choose to 'attack and denigrate' Uri Geller.
www.ianrowland.com . Working Magic.
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Steve_Mollett Inner circle Eh, so I've made 3006 Posts
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On 2012-06-04 21:52, Slim King wrote: No, fortunately he got inoculated against it as a child.
Author of: GARROTE ESCAPES
The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth. - Albert Camus |
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Jerskin Inner circle 2496 Posts
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I respect Geller for sticking to his story.
GrEg oTtO
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Tim Taylor Veteran user 1970 - 2012 375 Posts
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I remember running to the tv or radio when I was a kid to hear his lastest knowing that he was magician. Even when the specialist came on saying he was "real" I just figured they where all part of the show. What I could never figure out was the amount of people calling in after a live radio show saying their watches where working and things where bent. I just figured the "lie" was part of what it took to be succesful in that venue.
I do a fork bending routine with a method done in a way I've never seen and love when people say it brings him to mind.
"Even a mosquito gets a slap on the back for a job well done" - Tim Taylor
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freefallillusion1 Elite user Cincinnati, OH 446 Posts
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On 2012-06-07 19:53, Steve_Mollett wrote: LOL Steve, very true! I remember reading a book about Gellar when I was a kid. I was amazed and totally believed that this had to be real. Then... I saw a video several years later, once I had become a budding magician. My reaction was, and still is, pure amazement that this guy was able to boldly lie to the world and seemingly get a free pass (again, I say lie, and not story-tell like virtually every legitimate magician- that's what some people posting here don't seem to "get"). |
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