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James Randi, a magician who later challenged spoon benders, mind readers and faith healers with such voracity that he became regarded as the country’s foremost skeptic, has died, his foundation announced. He was 92.

The magicians Penn & Teller hope to pull off a heck of a trick on Monday by making fears of the coronavirus disappear, at least for an hour

Psychological illusionist Derren Brown shows how he reads minds and influences people by playing a magical version of “Guess Who?” with Jimmy Fallon and Questlove.

A 52-year-old man was charged Friday with the killing of TV producer and director Barry Crane more than three decades ago, prosecutors said.

Nothing in today’s movie-land stays minor-key. Chad Stahelski’s “John Wick” has quickly spouted into a three-and-counting series, the latest of which is “John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum.” What was once a taut, minimalist action movie with an appeal predicated on low-expectations and leanness has grown into a franchise with a typically overcooked subtitle and de-rigueur world-building (the film’s press...

David Blaine denies sexual assault allegations under investigation in New York City and intends to cooperate with authorities, his publicist said in a statement Tuesday. New York police confirmed Monday that the magician is under investigation, following a Daily Beast report that the department had taken statements from two women accusing Blaine of sexual assault.

Magician David Blaine is under investigation in New York over sexual assault allegations, the NYPD confirmed Monday.

Stuntwoman, Janeshia-Adams Ginyard, magician, Misty Lee, butchers, Leah & Sunny, and pro racecar driver Aurora Straus, show Johnny Bananas who’s boss.

In Magic, Women are often confined in a box, or destined for danger.

Ricky Jay, a magician, historian of oddball entertainers and actor who appeared in “Boogie Nights” and other films, has died. He was 72.

Marlin Briscoe didn’t want to be pigeonholed simply because of stereotypes against black men. He was a star quarterback in college, and he believed he had the talent, intelligence and leadership skills to be one in the pros. Fifty years ago, during an era of massive social upheaval in the United States, just getting a chance to prove it took...

Illusionist David Copperfield was found negligent but not financially responsible for a British tourist’s injuries during a signature vanishing act that used participants from the audience of a Las Vegas Strip show in 2013, a jury said Tuesday. Gavin Cox and his wife, Minh-Hahn Cox, alleged negligence by the multimillionaire magician, the MGM Grand hotel, two Copperfield business entities and...

Jurors got a rare behind-the-scenes look at a David Copperfield disappearing act Tuesday during testimony in a negligence lawsuit involving a British man who claims he was badly hurt when he fell while participating in a 2013 Las Vegas show. The magician’s friend and executive producer, Chris Kenner, revealed to jurors the mystery behind a signature Copperfield illusion that appeared...

Magician-turned-actor Harry Anderson was found dead at his home in North Carolina Monday. He was 65. The actor was perhaps best known for his role as the judge in the sitcom “Night Court,” but was also a recurring character on “Cheers.”

The famous illusionist shared a lengthy statement about the #Metoo movement amid an allegation of sexual assault

Imagine Dragons and The Killers will pay tribute to the victims of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history when they headline a concert Friday in Las Vegas, the city that saw them rise to stardom.

The Killers and Imagine Dragons are headlining a benefit concert next month to help the victims of the shooting at an outdoor music festival in Las Vegas.

“Are you a big Halloween person?” asked Harry. “I’ve never been a Halloween person but I started throwing a party at my house about three years ago, it just started with the cast and crew of Scorpion,” said McPhee. “I kind of figured something out I’ve never been a fan of Halloween parties because the anxiety I get when...

Record-setting illusionist Criss Angel Thursday became the latest celebrity to be immortalized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Dan White performs magic with Jimmy Fallon and Questlove using one random deck of cards and an old clairvoyant Instagram photo.