 On the Industry
BEL AIR—Famed author, psychic and motivational icon Uri
Geller, who was one of the closest and best friends of the former pop star
Michael Jackson spoke exclusively to Canyon News this week. The icon was
friends with Jackson for decades and did as much as any good friend could to
try to save Michael Jackson from death. Uri was credited with often sleeping on
the floor of Jackson’s hotel rooms around the world in order to try to stop the
singer, musician from using drugs and speaking with enablers in order to
acquire drugs. “I feel this could have been avoided. I tried to do my best and
we were very close friends, but I was unable to save him, I did not live with
him or travel with him recently so I would try to talk to Michael whenever I
could and ask him to get help, to help himself and heal himself before
something bad happened,” said Geller.
Geller, who is a bestselling author, motivational speaker
and writer let me see his report cards from youth. At an early age, he was
making perfect marks in grade school in art and writing. Geller tells Canyon
News, “I was always creating and giving my teachers as much of my imagination
as possible. From the age of 12 on, I would gladly stand in front of the class
and be a storyteller. It’s what I always loved doing and it’s probably why my
first two books were autobiographies. I love creating.”
Geller has become a world icon, so much so that directors
Andy and Larry Wachowski of “Matrix Reloaded” wrote a scene in their film that
was inspired by Uri Geller’s spoon bending ability. The scene in which a kid is
able to bend a spoon with his mind can be seen on You Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeevA9Mw8-k&feature=related
Geller reminds me, “There is no spoon. That is part of
the mind’s own illusion. It is the mind that bends.” Geller added, “I am quite
flattered and amazed Tommy, the two directors decided to instill in the movie a
spoon bending segment. What was so deeply interesting, as well, is that
something that I started doing many years ago has become a part of pop culture.
Even singers like Kenny Rogers and Johnny Cash have mentioned this ability in
songs. The band Incubus even mentions my name in one of their songs.”
Geller is very caring and wants to make a difference in
the lives of others. He has written a book called “The Little Book of
Mindpower,” which is available for free download on the author’s Web site: urigeller.com. You can also see
never before seen photos and a tribute to his friend Michael Jackson.
Geller’s official biography states, “Uri Geller is one of the world's most
investigated and celebrated mystifier. Famous around the globe for his
mind-bending abilities, he has led a unique life shrouded in debate,
controversy and mystery. He is also related to Sigmund Freud. Uri Geller
was born in Israel on December 20, 1946. At the age of 4 he had a
mysterious encounter with a sphere of light while in a garden near his house. A
retired Israeli air force officer, who was an eyewitness to this encounter,
validated this mystifying event decades later. He also served as a
paratrooper in the Israeli army and fought in the Six-Day War of 1967 during
which he was wounded in action."
More notable accomplishments of Mr. Geller's include, the
fact that he has been studied by some of the world's leading scientists
including a few who worked with Albert Einstein. The world's most
prestigious scientific magazin, Nature, published a paper on Geller's work at
the Stanford Research Institute in California, a unique endorsement, and an
irrefutable proof that his skills are genuine. His work with the FBI and
the CIA has ranged from using mind power to erase KGB computer files to
tracking serial killers. He's also attended nuclear disarmament
negotiations to bombard adn influence the Russian chief negotiator with
positive thought waves so that the Soviet delegation would sign the Nuclear
Arms Reduction Treaty. In addition, many celebrities have asked Mr.
Geller for his assistance and coaching in positive thinking. When asked about the effect Michael Jackson’s work and
life has had on millions of fans, Geller added, “Michael is a phenomenon. He
will forever be remembered for his breathtaking dance skills and his heart
warming songs. But if one thing positive can come out of his death, that young
people who are either using drugs or considering them will choose not to do so.
That would be an amazing legacy for a man who already has an incredible legacy as
a musician, singer and dancer. For years I asked Michael to think about what he
was doing and I had hoped he’d get help and stop being around the people he
would often accompany himself with. I wish he had listened. But his death may
have that effect on his fans and youth. Hopefully they will see what drugs did
to a shining star in the universe and will decide to leave that life behind.”
His books are bestsellers and his words inspire countless
millions of people to make a better life for themselves. Geller concluded, “If
Michael’s tragedy and death can help others make a better choice in their lives
and teach them there is a better way than a life of drugs, it’ll be worth it.
He loved people and was loved by millions. Now we have to move forward and make
this world a better place.” Uri Geller now lives in London.
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