Happy birthday! James Randi turns 98 today

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The iconic and legendary illusionist turns 98 on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.
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‘An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural’ author James Randi is celebrating his 98th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed illusionists of his generation.

Popular illusionist-scientist James Randi has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 98th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Randi, a cultural icon

Born Randall James Hamilton Zwinge in Toronto on August 7, 1928, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Randi's not just a great illusionist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little James hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for James Randi as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 98.

Happy Birthday, James, you're the best!

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