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James Randi

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Born August 7, 1928 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Died October 20, 2020

Also known as Randall James Hamilton Zwinge · The Amazing Randi · James 'Amazing' Randi

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Biography

James Randi was a Canadian-American stage magician and scientific skeptic who extensively challenged paranormal and pseudoscientific claims. He was the co-founder of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, and founder of the James Randi Educational Foundation.

Awards & recognition

  • Heinz Oberhummer Award — Science Communication · 2016
  • Richard Dawkins Award · 2003
  • Joseph A. Burton Forum Award · 1989
  • MacArthur Fellows Program · 1986
  • Fellow of the Committee — Skeptical Inquiry

Filmography6 titles

Penn & Teller: Bullshit!

2003

Happy Days

1974

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962as Self

Messiah

2020as James Randi

An Honest Liar

2014as Self

The Unbelievers

2013as Self