I know he would not like to hear this, but it's still true: James Randi's behavior and demeanor were so culturally insensitive that he actually created a gigantic backlash against skepticism, and a gigantic surge toward the New Age that still rages unabated.

Randi is nOT a honest skeptic. He is a debunker, and would not accept it if he saw someone levitate for real (just because he could do it via illusion).

ANL - 2B