Uri Geller got popular in the 1970s by claiming to have supernatural powers. Johnny Carson invited Geller on his show and worked with James Randi to set up conditions where he couldn't use any trickery to fake his "powers." [Reposted to comply with sub rules]

[u/unoptimisticoptimist]

[u/fromouterspace1]

And he’s still doing this shit today.

[u/sqealpiggysqueal]

Always been a slimy grifter. Can’t believe people actually believe his shite.

[u/Longjumping-Slip3061]

Johnny was the best. I was 7 yr's old when I saw this and I called B.S. on all this stuff since then. Cause that's what it is folks.

[u/itsswhitneywhspr → u/Longjumping-Slip3061]

The way you were 7 and already onto the trick is honestly impressive ngl. That episode is still so satisfying to watch.

[u/genoforprez]

RIP James Randi, one of the greatest champions of fighting bullshit, and the first magician before Penn & Teller (but inspired Penn & Teller) to be honest and frank with the audience that magic is all bullshit. More specifically, magic is crime in a safe environment, but it can be real crime if you believe it's real, so please don't!

[u/karnycloamr]

“The Amazing” Randi lived near to my school and once performed a magic show for us K thru 8 kids and our families. My dad got called up from the audience for one of the illusions! Great memories.

[u/JimmyTwoTimes25]

No one ever gets my Uri Geller references

[u/rygelicus]

Psychics mediums and faith healers feared him, he was a hero for us all.