An Honest Liar is a documentary about the life of James Randi, an iconic magician, escape artist and skeptic. For decades, he has captivated audiences all over the world with his awe-inspiring stunts. Randi has always maintained that these are acts of honest deception – designed purely for entertainment purposes only – and he has dedicated his life to exposing those who falsely claim to have psychic or supernatural abilities.
The documentary follows Randi’s long career as a skeptic, offering insight into how he has managed to challenge the validity of faith healers, psychics and so-called miracle workers. It also provides an up-close look at some of his most famous escapes from seemingly impossible traps live on stage – from being buried alive in a casket to escaping from a straitjacket while suspended upside down in mid-air!
Randi is an enigmatic figure who still manages to captivate audiences even today – but An Honest Liar offers viewers a unique opportunity to gain further insight into his mind and motivations. Featuring interviews with various celebrities such as Penn & Teller, Whoopi Goldberg, Adam Savage and more, it is both an entertaining and educational watch that anyone interested in skepticism should not miss!