One of the most controversial of modern writers here examines one of the most controversial of modern phenomena - the young Israeli psychic Uri Geller. Writers and scientists are sharply divided over the seemingly miraculous feats Geller performs. Now Colin Wilson weighs up the evidence and offers his own balanced interpretation.

Contents

1 The Making of a Mystic

Geller's early years and the beginning of his remarkable career

2 The Debunking

Hard on the heels of Geller's international success came accusations of fraud

3 The Scientists Investigate

The laboratory experiments which attempt to define and explain Geller's abilities

4 Monsters From the Subconscious

An examination of poltergeist activity similar to some of the effects achieved by Geller

5 Getting to Know Geller

How an understanding of Geller the man helps one to understand Geller the psychic

6 What Does It All Mean?

What do the extraordinary powers of others help us to understand about ourselves ?

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