I think it's a good cause but I can't believe I spent so much money!

Neil Davies

The Israeli was one of the star attractions at the Wrexham Science Festival, which attracted more than 15,000 visitors.

Proceeds from the bent spoon auction will be given to Hope House, a hospice for children and their families based on the English border.

Geller caught the imagination of web users worldwide after BBC Wales launched an experiment to test people's extra sensory perception (ESP).

Geller channelled his thinking on the website tests at 11:11GMT and 23:11GMT each day.

Click here to see the results of the Uri Geller challenge!

Fifty three per cent of people got the right answer.

Geller said he was delighted by the spoon auction.

"I am amazed by the amount of money we have raised, this is the most I have raised at an auction during my tour," said Geller.

"The nearest we have come to this sort of money was in Newcastle where we raised �1,000."

Mr Davies added: "I think Hope House is a good cause but I can't believe I spent so much money, my business partner's face dropped when I told him."

The auction took place at NEWI

Mr Davies admitted a combination of things made him determined to have the spoon.

"When Uri said you could spend time with him and the good cause, it all spurred me on."

Appeals manager Charlotte Mansell said the money would go a long way.

"We rely almost entirely upon voluntary donation, the support of the local community is vital to us at Hope House."

On Saturday we had well over 5,000 people here. The night before we had Ken Dodd and that was absolutely sold out

Andrew Parry, Newi

Geller was one of the last acts to appear at the sell out science festival.

The show was held at the North East Wales Institute (Newi) and spokesman Andrew Parry, said the events had been well received.

"The whole festival was a tremendous success.

"On Saturday we had well over 5,000 people here. The night before we had Ken Dodd and that was absolutely sold out."

Mr Davies is now waiting for his coffee date with the paranormal guru.