James Randi books in order
Canadian-American stage magician and skeptical movement adherent
- Lived
- 1928–2020
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 12
James Randi published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books and 5 other books, beginning with Flim-Flam! (1982).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with James Randi
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Flim-Flam!
James Randi's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Faith Healers (1987), with Carl Sagan
Non-fiction in order
Flim-Flam! (1982)
The Magic World of the Amazing Randi (1989)
Conjuring (1992)
The Mask of Nostradamus: The Prophecies of the World's Most Famous Seer (1993)
An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural (1995)
Mystery Chronicles (2004)
Other books in order
The Magic of Uri Geller (1975)
Test Your Esp Potential (1982)
Truth About Uri Geller (1982)
James Randi (1991)
The Supernatural A-z (1995)
About James Randi
James Randi was a Canadian-American stage magician, author, and scientific skeptic who extensively challenged paranormal and pseudoscientific claims. He was the co-founder of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI), and founder of the James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF). Randi began his career as a magician under the stage name The Amazing Randi and later chose to devote most of his time to investigating paranormal, occult, and supernatural claims. Randi retired from practicing magic at age 60, and from his foundation at 87.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
James Randi FAQ
- How many books has James Randi written?
- James Randi published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James Randi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Flim-Flam!.
- What is James Randi's last book?
- Mystery Chronicles (2004).
- What is James Randi's most famous book?
- Flim-Flam! (1982) is James Randi's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.