The next Uri Geller – Unglaubliche Phänomene Live(2008)

The Next Uri Geller is a live competition series hosted by mentalist Uri Geller, who created the format. Contestants showcase mentalism, illusion, escapism, and other extraordinary feats to impress Geller, a panel of judges, the studio audience, and viewers voting from home. The show premiered in Israel in 2007 and quickly expanded across Europe and beyond, airing in the US, Germany, Holland, Hungary, Greece, Turkey, Russia, Canada, Latin America, Australia, and Finland. Multiple countries produced their own versions, with the Dutch iteration running three seasons. The third Dutch season concluded in May 2010 with English-born performer Andrew Melia taking the title. The format became a global phenomenon, appealing to audiences fascinated by magic, mentalism, and the mysterious talents of performers pushing the boundaries of what seems possible.