James Randi
Pioneering magician and scientific skeptic who debunked paranormal claims.
Biographical Overview & Key Facts
- Subject:
- James Randi
- Role / Field:
- Pioneering magician and scientific skeptic who debunked paranormal claims.
- Born:
- 1928-08-07
- Died:
- 2020-10-20
- Century / Era:
- 1928s Historical Era
- Database Source:
- 2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0
Origins & Early Journey
Innovation & Iconic Era
Legacy & Impact
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- 1928 Historical Timeline & Archive — Explore world events and figures from 1928
- August 7 (08-07) On This Day — Historical birthdays and events on August 7
- 2020 Historical Timeline & Archive — Explore world events and figures from 2020
- October 20 (10-20) On This Day — Historical events and memorials on October 20
Frequently Asked Questions about James Randi
Who was James Randi and what are their primary contributions?
Pioneering magician and scientific skeptic who debunked paranormal claims. Origins & Early Journey:
When was James Randi born and during which historical era did they live?
James Randi was born on 1928-08-07 and passed away on 2020-10-20. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1928 Chrono-Archive.
Where can I read more verified chronological archives on James Randi?
Explore verified primary sources, interactive timelines, and contemporary figures in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia or review the original entry on Wikipedia.
Source: Wikipedia