I was about five years old when I was eating soup in our kitchen, and as I was lifting the spoon towards my mouth, it bent and broke in half.

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When Uri Geller was just a young child, about 5 years old, he was eating soup in his kitchen. As he was lifting the spoon to his mouth, something strange happened - the spoon suddenly bent and broke in half! This was a surprising and unusual event that Uri experienced as a young boy, and it's a memory he still remembers today.

About Uri Geller

Uri Geller is an Israeli-British illusionist, magician, and self-proclaimed psychic known for his spoon-bending performances on TV. His career has spanned over four decades, with appearances in many countries, although some magicians have called him a fraud due to his claims of psychic abilities.

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