Uri Geller hijacks the New York Times, An Interview with Michael

Uri Geller hijacks the New York Times, An Interview with Michael Shermer

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Brian and Justin discuss an article in the New York Times alleging that magic has forgiven it's 50-year grudge with Uri Geller. Considering the subject matter of our Project Alpha investigation... World's Greatest Con disagrees. Also, an interview with Michael Shermer of Skeptic Magazine discussing the science and shame of being taken in by incorrect information and the legacy of Project Alpha. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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