James Randi was a Canadian-American magician and skeptic, best known for his work in debunking paranormal claims and pseudoscience. Born on August 7, 1928, he gained fame for his stage performances and later became a prominent figure in the skeptical movement, advocating for critical thinking and scientific inquiry. Randi founded the James Randi Educational Foundation in 1996, which offered a million-dollar prize for anyone who could demonstrate supernatural abilities under controlled conditions. He authored several books, including The Faith Healers and Flim-Flam!, where he exposed fraudulent practices in the fields of magic and mysticism. Randi passed away on October 20, 2020.