Word is beginning to spread throughout the magic world that “The Amazing Randi,” aka James Randi, has just passed away.

In his 92 years, James Randi brought a lot, not only to the world of magic and escapism, but to the art of skepticism and debunking of fraud. In that respect, he certainly picked up the mantle of Houdini, and carried it well into the 21st century.

For that, we can all be grateful.