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Uri Geller's Spring Spectacular
It's not every day that you are given the chance to meet one of the most enigmatic, charismatic, intriguing and controversial men on planet earth. On the 11th May 2002, I had the privilege of being in this dynamic man's company. Uri was appearing at The Broadway Theatre Peterborough, his show centred on his life story and the power of positive thinking. Prior to the show I had the opportunity to ask a couple of questions and was treated to a demonstration of this man's extraordinary ability. Walking into his dressing room I was surprised at how relaxed I felt knowing that this person may well be able to read my thoughts and when I came to shake his hand I was admittedly just a little apprehensive, but Uri was warm and welcoming and my nerves soon calmed. An interview was in progress with two young female Evening Telegraph reporters and I listened as they asked questions about Beckham's foot and the general thrust of the show that was to take place later that night. Uri mentioned that he would be staying behind after the show to sign books and ticket stubs and one of the girls then asked for his autograph. At this point Uri instructed one of the young reporters to draw a picture on her pad while he looked away from her. She did this and then tore the picture from the pad and folded and hid the page behind her back. Uri turned around and took the pad from her and told the girl to concentrate hard on the picture while staring at him. He then proceeded sketch a picture on the pad himself. When the two pictures were put together they were not only similar, but almost identical, in size as well as subject. The reporter had drawn a tree and so had Uri. The trunk of the tree in Uri's picture when overlaid onto the reporters picture was within a millimetre of being the same. Uri then signed the sketches and handed them over as a memento to the now giggling reporters. I got the impression they were shocked, overjoyed, amazed and baffled all at the same time. For me it was like a bolt of lightning, many of the questions I wanted to put to Uri had been answered in that one demonstration. His ability is real and for me to admit that to myself is a hard thing to do, but I cant deny my own experiences in that room. I have never been a non-believer in ESP or other paranormal abilities, but I have always questioned the hundreds of books, magazine articles etc. that I have read that cover such subjects. I am a doubting Thomas with a capacity to be pleasantly wrong. Although I suspected that Uri Geller was no fake, the demonstration he gave left me in no doubt of his mental powers. I hate to say it, but I guess I'm now an Uri Geller believer. I left his dressing room with more answers than I ever could of conceived questions for. He blew my mind. The show that night was Uri's way of getting his message across to the public about the benefits of positive thinking. He feels passionately that it is a healthy way to lead life and is of huge benefit for happiness and wealth. He points out that there is evidence to link positive thinking to the destruction of cancer cells, which of course there is. He demonstrates the things that have made him famous, making broken watches work, bending spoons, making seeds grow in the palm of his hand etc. His demonstrations have now been seen by millions world wide over a period of 30 years, but still the audience gasp and applaud. After the show he stayed behind and met his audience one by one. Signing books and making conversation. A treat for the people who had already had an engaging night out. My thanks go to Uri and The Broadway staff. May 2002
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