Happy birthday! James Randi turns 96 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on August 7, 2024

The iconic and legendary illusionist turns 96 on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.

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‘An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural’ author James Randi is celebrating his 96th 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 96th 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 96.

Happy Birthday, James, you're the best!