Blessed by Pope John Paul II and acclaimed by Deepak Chopra and Rabbi Harold Kushner. The Psychic and the Rabbi is a spellbinding correspondence between the world's most celebrated paranormalist and one of the most controversial and famous religious figures. In over fifty letters, these two friends share their inner fears, doubts, joys and beliefs. Searingly honest, they lay bare their innermost feelings and life experience while confronting the most profound questions and issues of our --Can we believe in God when we experience a horrendous tragedy? --Is marriage always sacred? --Is human cloning immoral? --Does extraterrestrial intelligence exist? Deeply moving and far reaching in scope, Geller and Boteach discuss such topics as sexual energy as a spiritual force, New Age spirituality versus traditional religion, money, power, ambition, fame and much more.
Uri Geller (Hebrew: אורי גלר; /ˈʊri ˈɡɛlər/; born 20 December 1946) is an Israeli illusionist, well known internationally as a magician, television personality, and self-proclaimed psychic. He is known for his trademark television performances of spoon bending and other supposed psychic effects. Throughout the years, Geller has used simple conjuring tricks to simulate the effects of psychokinesis and telepathy. Geller's career as an entertainer has spanned more than four decades, with television shows and appearances in many countries.