James Randi

(1928-2020)

Canadian-American stage magician and skeptical movement adherent

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James Randi (born Randall James Hamilton Zwinge; August 7, 1928 – October 20, 2020) was a Canadian-American stage magician, author, and scientific skeptic who extensively challenged paranormal and pseudoscientific claims. He was the co-founder of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI), and founder of the James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF). Randi began his career as a magician under the stage name The Amazing Randi and later chose to devote most of his time to investigating paranormal, occult, and supernatural claims. Randi retired from practicing magic at age 60, and from his foundation at 87.

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Born	Randall James Hamilton Zwinge 7 August 1928 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died	20 October 2020 (aged 92) Plantation, Florida, USA (in his residence)
Zodiac	Leo
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