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About James Randi
James Randi was a Canadian-American magician. The legendary magician co-founded the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and the James Randi Educational Foundation.
His Guinness World Records
He was encased in a block of ice for 55 minutes and he was in a sealed casket underwater for an hour and 44 minutes, thus breaking Houdini's record in 1926.
His Awards
He received more than 10 international awards for his contributions, including the 'Garden State Magicians' award, which he received in 1978.
In 1990, the 'American Humanist Association' honored him with the "Humanist Distinguished Service Award". He was also a recipient of the "Richard Dawkins Award".
His Personal Life
In the year 2010, the magician disclosed that he was gay. In 2013 he tied the knot with Deyvi Peña.
Fun Facts
The James Randi Educational Foundation is known for offering a prize of 1 million American dollars to applicants who can actually demonstrate a supernatural ability under scientific criteria agreed to by both sides.
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F.A.Q. about James Randi
When is his birthday?
James Randi's birthday is on August 7, 1928.
In how many days is his birthday?
James' birthday is in 132 days
How old was James when he died?
He was 92 years old.
When did he die?
He died in October 20, 2020.
How old would he be today?
James Randi would be 95 years old if he was alive today.
Where was James from?
He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.