Vanishing Inc.
Get ready for a riveting jaunt into the world of mentalism, where the art of bending metal truly took a turn in November 1973. That’s when a young Israeli chap named Uri Geller made a spoon twist like it was auditioning for a role in a sci-fi flick—right on national television! This dazzling hardcover book, Bend It Like Geller, takes you through the fascinating history of metal bending and unveils the techniques that make it so irresistible to audiences everywhere (who doesn't love a good spoon-bend?).
Crafted by the one and only Ben Harris in collaboration with Vanishing Inc., you couldn’t ask for a better guide on this magical journey. Ben’s been in the thick of Geller's story for half a century, so he knows the ins and outs better than anyone. He deftly breaks down how this seemingly simple trick morphed into a global phenomenon in this beautifully produced book that screams quality (and no, we’re not talking about the dodgy paperbacks you find at the back of a dusty shop).
Across 230 pages of Bend It Like Geller, you'll dig into the original techniques Uri and his fellow magicians were using back in the groovy '70s, plus some fresh methods for bending forks, spoons, coins, and keys (because why stop at just spoons, eh?). And guess what? Ben roped in a veritable all-star lineup of mentalists, including the likes of David Berglas, Richard Osterlind, Peter Turner, and Alain Nu to weigh in on Uri Geller's performances and share tips on how to jazz up our own spoon-bending antics.
This isn’t just another magic book gathering dust on a shelf. Bend It Like Geller serves up a no-nonsense, comprehensive look at the history, psychology, and techniques behind metal bending. It’s packed with insights from some of mentalism's heavy hitters. If you consider yourself a magician or a mentalist, this is one read you won’t want to miss!
Hardcover. 230 pages. Full colour.
