James Randi, a magician whose many TV appearances led him to a second career as a respected paranormal investigator, has died at 92. The James Randi Foundation confirmed his death in a tweet on Tuesday, saying he died of "age-related causes."
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by The Serpent » Oct 21, 2020 11:35 pm
James Randi is gone, aged 92.
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#2 by The_Piper » Oct 21, 2020 11:42 pm
He didn't look a day over 130. 
RIP cool dude.
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#3 by Svartalf » Oct 22, 2020 8:33 am
That's sad, but he had a good run, so RIP
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#5 by felltoearth » Oct 22, 2020 12:02 pm
zeeble wrote:But was he more magician than skeptic?
What magician puts up $1M of his own cash to debunk charlatans.
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#6 by Blackadder » Oct 22, 2020 4:15 pm
I fucking LOVED his $1m challenge. It threw down the gauntlet to every huckster, prayer-seller, woo-wizard and snake-oil salesman. Come and have a go if you think you’re right. Some tried and had their arses handed to them on a plate. Most stayed away, knowing fine well they were utter frauds.
For that alone, he deserves to be lauded.
Farewell JR.
For that alone, he deserves to be lauded.
Farewell JR.
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