James Randi to announce shock retirement?

‘An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural’ author created a stir on Thursday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Randi fans. Speculation had been rife that the author of An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural is about to announce his retirement from all public activities, at age 95, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 29/03/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an illusionist isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an illusionist-scientist just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouJames

For a little while on Thursday evening, #ThankYouJames was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“James Randi was unlike any other illusionist we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouJames”
— @universalObserver, 28 Mar 2024
“Randi wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 28 Mar 2024

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