Magic man Uri Geller says England really are bringing it home, and say any World Cup success should be attributed to him wizardry. Spoon bender Geller says he used his own powers to help the Three Lions get their mojo back, and says his magic spells will help Thomas Tuchel’s men to go all the way in this World Cup, adding he is regularly sending the team positive energy and optimistic vibrations to help them succeed.
The legendary psychic says he has been using his powers to project belief and hope into the minds of the players as they chase glory and he believes his magic, coupled with the nation’s hopes and prayers for winning ways to continue, could see the team lift the World Cup for only the second time ever after the famous 1966.
The guru said his faith in England stretched back years and was tied to historic memorabilia in his collection and claims his powers have helped star striker Harry Kane overcome a ‘curse’ put on him by Ghanaian witch doctor Nana Kwaku Bonsam. “After the witch doctor saga I am constantly helping England win,” he said.
“I am no miracle worker nor a prophet but sending to the team positive energy, optimistic vibrations, projecting into their minds to stay hopeful and have faith. I believe that England can gather an invincible power together with the fans and go on to win. But at the end of the day I am only a human being with strong psychic powers.”
Uri said he has always believed England would win again one day. He said displaying the shirt that won England the World Cup in his museum and signing the orange football signed after the triumph had strengthened that belief.
The mind reader found himself in a bizarre battle against Ghanaian witch doctor, Bonsam. Uri, who is also British, stepped in after hearing claims Bonsam had targeted England captain Harry Kane.
“Whether you believe in curses and witch doctors is another story,” Uri said. “But psychologically, when something like this comes out, footballers are often very superstitious.
“Not all of them, but many are. I was concerned that Harry might go onto the pitch with fear in him, so I decided to counter the witch doctor’s curse. I have never used my mental powers to hurt, curse or hex anyone.
“When I try to help a team or individual, I focus only on boosting what is already inside them – their talent, courage, confidence, instinct and strength.”
On Wednesday, England fought back from conceding an early goal to beat DR Congo 2-1 with two goals from Kane.
They now meet co-hosts Mexico in the last 16.