# An Honest Liar (2014)

> A lively, emotionally layered portrait of James Randi, the magician who devoted his life to exposing deception while confronting illusions in his own private world.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/151534

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: History, Comedy, Documentary
- Director: Justin Weinstein, Tyler Measom
- Cast: James Randi, Adam Savage, Bill Nye, Uri Geller, Penn Jillette, Alice Cooper, Harry Houdini, Richard Wiseman
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2246565/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, jaunty, thoughtful, documentary night, curiosity viewing

## Synopsis

A master of deception reveals the truth behind the tricks and the man himself.

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