James Randi

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James Randi

Born August 7, 1928 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Died October 20, 2020 · aged 92

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.

Known For

Penn & Teller Get KilledPenn & Teller Get Killed · 1989
Penn & Teller Get Killed
5.61989
MovieComedy
The "bad boys of magic" go over the edge in this mind-blowing, role-switching comedy murder mystery set in the dizzying world of Atlantic City casinos. In a TV interview, Penn mentions his idea of a fun practical joke: "I wish someone were trying to kill me. It would give focus to my life, excitement. I'd be like James Bond." Twenty million people hear him. One decides to deliver a punchline he'll never forget. Made by people who thought Psycho was a comedy, Penn & Teller Get Killed (they also wrote the piece) features Caitlin Clarke as the femme fatale and David Patrick Kelly as the Edgar Allan Poe-esque nutcase with a new mission. Arthur Penn, known for hip masterpieces like Bonnie and Clyde, Alice's Restaurant and Little Big Man, directs with roller-coaster pacing and subversive intelligence.
Penn & Teller's Invisible ThreadPenn & Teller's Invisible Thread · 1987
Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread
6.51987
MovieComedyScience Fiction
Penn Jillette and Teller are called upon to display their unique brand of humor to save civilization from strange extraterrestrial beings who have invaded Earth and who, disgruntled and bored with the mundane nature of human life, threaten to blow up the planet unless someone gives them a good reason not to.
Good to See You Again, Alice CooperGood to See You Again, Alice Cooper · 1974
Good to See You Again, Alice Cooper
6.91974
MovieMusicDocumentary
A film made during the Billion Dollar Babies tour that combines stunning concert footage with an outrageous story and also features the band's acting debut.
Exploring Psychic Powers LiveExploring Psychic Powers Live · 1989
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
7.01989
Movie
With the aide of two experts on psychology and the paranormal, James Randi lets people with self-professed abilities try out under guidelines for a large cash prize.
The Truth About HoudiniThe Truth About Houdini · 1971
The Truth About Houdini
1971
MovieDocumentary
A documentary that examines the life and career of Harry Houdini. Houdini contemporaries and escape artist experts are interviewed in an attempt to learn the secrets of the magician's success.
Happy DaysHappy Days · 1974
Happy Days
7.61974
SeriesComedy
In 1950s Milwaukee the Cunningham family must contend with Fonzie, a motorcycle riding Casanova.
MessiahMessiah · 2020
Messiah
7.32020
SeriesDrama
A wary CIA officer investigates a charismatic man who sparks a spiritual movement and stirs political unrest. Who exactly is he? And what does he want?
Penn & Teller: Bull!Penn & Teller: Bull! · 2003
Penn & Teller: Bull!
7.72003
SeriesComedyDocumentary
This daring original series stars postmodern bad boys of magic Penn & Teller as they question many of our culture's most cherished and widely held beliefs. From the truth about palm readings and TV psychics to the reality behind Feng Shui and Ouija boards, the archly comic masters of misdirection host this eye-opening analysis of the middle-ground between perception and reality.

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Penn & Teller Get KilledPenn & Teller Get Killed · 1989
Penn & Teller Get Killed
5.61989
MovieComedy
The "bad boys of magic" go over the edge in this mind-blowing, role-switching comedy murder mystery set in the dizzying world of Atlantic City casinos. In a TV interview, Penn mentions his idea of a fun practical joke: "I wish someone were trying to kill me. It would give focus to my life, excitement. I'd be like James Bond." Twenty million people hear him. One decides to deliver a punchline he'll never forget. Made by people who thought Psycho was a comedy, Penn & Teller Get Killed (they also wrote the piece) features Caitlin Clarke as the femme fatale and David Patrick Kelly as the Edgar Allan Poe-esque nutcase with a new mission. Arthur Penn, known for hip masterpieces like Bonnie and Clyde, Alice's Restaurant and Little Big Man, directs with roller-coaster pacing and subversive intelligence.

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