Magician James Randi has died.
The award-winning magic man, who exposed those who falsely claimed to have paranormal powers, was 92.
James, who was known professionally as the Amazing Randi, used his talents to debunk false claims of spoon bending, mind reading and ghost whispering, made by others.
Thought of as the father of the modern skeptical movement, he also looked to expose fake healers, fortune tellers and UFO sightings.
James died on Tuesday at his home in Plantation, Florida.
His passing was announced by the James Randi Educational Foundation, who said he had died of “age-related causes”.
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