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CategoryMentalism
Date AddedApr 15, 2023

Bend It Like Geller

Ben Harris

Vanishing Inc.

(Based on 1 review)
A captivating exploration of how the art of mentalism changed forever in November 1973 when a young Israeli man named Uri Geller seemingly bent a spoon with his mind on national television. Examining the history of metal bending and its various techniques, you'll uncover what makes it so powerful and why everyone should be bending metal bending in their act.

Brought to you by Ben Harris and Vanishing Inc., there was no better author for "Bend it Like Geller". Ben has been closely involved with Geller's story and the man himself for 50 years. He does a remarkable job of explaining how this simple trick became a global sensation in this stunning hardcover book produced with the premium quality you've come to expect from Vanishing Inc books.

Throughout the 230 pages of "Bend it Like Geller", you'll learn the original techniques used by Uri and other mentalists in the 70s, as well as new methods for bending forks, spooks, coins, and keys. Ben also welcomes an all-star cast of mentalists including David Berglas, Richard Osterlind, Peter Turner, Alain Nu, and others to discuss Uri Geller's presentations and ways to make our own spoon-bending better.

You won't find a more comprehensive look at the history, psychology, and techniques behind metal bending. "Bend it Like Geller" is a treasure trove of information featuring some of the best work from mentalism's biggest stars. A must-read for magicians and mentalists alike.

Hardcover. 230 pages. Full color

Reviews

Stephan Sloan

Official Reviewer

Feb 15, 2024

Reading Bend It Like Geller by Ben Harris & Vanishing Inc will not make you an expert metal bender, only a lot of practice can do that. However, after reading Bend It Like Geller, not only will you learn the basics of metal bending but you will understand the history, methodology and psychology of metal bending. You will also get to “hear” from the world’s most foremost metal benders their theories and feelings about this very closed door subdivision of mentalism. Properly performed, almost nothing can baffle, bewilder and captivate a group as watching a piece of solid steel bend and melt by the will of one’s mind as if some unearthly power is in play. In late November of 1973, a young Israeli performer named Uri Geller grabbed the attention of the world by seemingly being able to bend metal by just caressing and rubbing a metal utensil with his fingers. The entire world was so convinced that he was that powerful, people claimed their own household objects were affected by his powers even continents away.

In yet another winner by the Harris/Vanishing team, Ben Harris lays out in seamless way, the history and process of making metal bend under the guise of using just your will. The book of 230 pages is well balanced between the written word and the beautiful illustrations by magic artist Ever Elizalde as well as photographs of Uri Geller and others who were caught up in the metal bending phenomenon. Clearly laid out in well-defined sections, the book is easy to read and follows a sensible path for you to travel in your quest to know more about this hardly performed aspect of mentalism.

Starting out there is a brief history of the Geller phenomenon. It then segues into the actual methodology of metal bending which includes keys and spoons. The book then transitions to alternative takes on metal bending and theories by modern benders. The last third is devoted to the methodologies on “newer” more severe bending procedures which try to bring even a heightened disbelief to the bending process. It finally finished off with alternative elements such as coins and other objects. The last few pages there is a bibliography of virtually every metal bending reference known. This bibliography was a herculean effort for sure.

If you were ever curious about bending metal objects, considered metal bending or currently do metal bending, Bend It Like Geller is an incredibly inspiring book, not only to read but reference time and time again.
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