Despite being exposed as a fraud by James Randi, Uri Geller’s career continued because of its intrinsic entertainment value and his mysterious persona. Geller used showmanship, media hype, and innovative techniques to gain attention which made him popular with audiences worldwide. Uri Geller had already cultivated a large fan base and following prior to Randi’s exposure; he was thus able to redirect public interest into other areas such as books and speaking engagements. Furthermore, the paranormal is an area in which people are often willing to believe dubious claims which helped Uri Geller maintain an audience over time.
Uri Geller’s career continued despite James Randi exposing him as a fraud because he had already built up a significant following of fans who believed in his powers and attributed them to paranormal activity. He also found success in other ventures through his appearances on various talk shows.
