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Episode 22 – Uri Geller: Spoon bender and spy

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February 2, 2017

tnjb-logo-2-0In August 1973, the CIA conducted a study at the Stanford Research Institute in Menlo Park, California. That study documented the unique abilities of a young man named Uri Geller. After 7 days of tests, the study concluded “that he [Geller] has demonstrated his paranormal perceptual ability in a convincing and unambiguous way.” To paraphrase Uri’s own son: whichever way you look at this, there’s a fascinating story here!

Uri also conducts an ESP experiment for you guys this episode! Listen, follow his instructions and share your drawings in the comments. We’ll upload his drawing soon!

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