Person in history
James Randi
James Randi, Canadian-American stage magician and author (born 1928)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2020 · October 20
Their story
Who they were
James Randi, Canadian-American stage magician and author (born 1928)
Why this date
James Randi appears on our October 20 calendar for 2020 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about James Randi
When did James Randi die?
October 20 2020.
Who else was born on this day?
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