An Honest Liar
HistoryComedyDocumentary
An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James 'The Amazing' Randi. The film brings to life Randi's intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, faith healers, and con-artists with quasi-religious fervor. A master deceiver who came out of the closet at the age of 81, Randi created fictional characters, fake psychics, and even turned his partner of 25 years, Jose Alvarez, into a sham guru names Carlos.
VIBE
This documentary feels like a thrilling, intellectual puzzle. It's a witty and suspenseful deep dive into the mind of a master deceiver, questioning the nature of truth and performance. It leaves you pondering long after the credits roll.
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