Aged 92

Death takes away James Randi, master of disappearance magic

Randy, born 1928 in Toronto, whose real name is Randall Zwing

At the age of 92, the Canadian-American magician James Randi, famous for his ingenuity in the magic of invisibility, passed away, and questioned the credibility of those he described as the paranormal charlatan.

The Late Wizard's Foundation issued a brief statement last Wednesday, expressing "deep sorrow to announce the death of James Randi, due to problems related to his age."

And Randy, born in 1928 in Toronto - whose real name is Randall Zwing and known by several names, including "Zoran", "Prince Epis", "Telepath", "The Great Randall" and James Randi - was a specialist in the magic of disappearance, and broke the record for the time spent by the famous Harry Howdeny In a closed coffin submerged in water, for 55 minutes remained locked inside a block of ice.

The "Washington Post" reported that James Randi was treated in recent years for cancer and heart problems.

In addition to his talents as a magician, James Randi gained his fame by questioning the paranormal charlatan and her authenticity.

In the 1980s, James Randi exposed the methods of the counterfeit healer Peter Popov, revealing that he was using a stethoscope to detect the illnesses of his followers, claiming that he was receiving inspiration.

"The difference between me and them is that I admit that I am a charlatan, but they don't," Randy told the New York Times in 1981.

55 minutes remain locked inside a block of ice.

He gained his fame by questioning the paranormal quackery.

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