CBR.com just ran an article about Uri Geller appearing in a 1976 issue of the Daredevil comic book, portrayed as having actual superhuman powers that he uses to help Daredevil fight a villain. Writer Marv Wolfman also wrote a long editorial in the issue promoting Geller and his "powers".
James Randi and major comic writer Mark Evanier both wrote letters to Marvel, which got published, criticizing them for promoting his fakery. The letters are included in the article. The article also talks about Randi's history with skepticism and how he helped Johnny Carson prevent Geller's tricks on his show.
James Randi and major comic writer Mark Evanier both wrote letters to Marvel, which got published, criticizing them for promoting his fakery. The letters are included in the article. The article also talks about Randi's history with skepticism and how he helped Johnny Carson prevent Geller's tricks on his show.
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Dear Mr. Lee, I was shocked to find an episode in DAREDEVIL that featured the Israeli conjurer, Uri Geller. Such exposure of Geller only helps to promote the impression that he has genuine supernatural powers, and I am sure the Marvel folks do not wish to perpetuate the myth that he has built up around himself by means of his sleight-of-hand tricks. Uri Geller claims to be a man with divine powers. In my book, The Magic of Uri Geller, I have shown beyond doubt that he is employing a simple magician's tricks to hoodwink the world. In his own country, he was convicted in court of the same kind of thing we here in the USA have been paying him fortunes to fool us with. Magic, as profession, is an honorable one that I have pursued with distinction for several decades. I resent the Gellers who take money for the performance of supposedly supernatural feats which are only common tricks. I believe that Marvel should set the record straight on this matter. James Randi Rumson, NJ |
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