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James Randi's book "The Magic of Uri Geller" contains several errors and misrepresentations regarding Uri Geller's experiments at the Stanford Research Institute (SRI). The SRI researchers' publication in Nature states that while metal bending by Geller was observed, they were unable to combine these observations with controlled experiments to support the paranormal hypothesis. Randi claims that Shipi Strang, allegedly Geller's cousin or brother, was present during the experiments, but the SRI researchers refute this, stating that no potential confederate was permitted in the target area. Randi also claims that scientists are loath to consult magicians, but the SRI researchers had consulted with amateur magicians and critics of psychic phenomena. Additionally, Randi's claims about the SRI film, the compass sequence, and the spoon-bending sequence are disputed by the SRI researchers, who state that these experiments were considered unsatisfactory or inconclusive. Overall, the SRI researchers' accounts contradict Randi's claims, suggesting that his book contains inaccuracies and misrepresentations.