Discover the expert in you.
Discover the expert in you.
Psychics can either read minds and perhaps talk to the dead or they can't, and fakes often simply use psychological and underhand tricks to make up a reading. The psychic can tailor the techniques to each individual client, but some are universal.
Everyone wants to think that when they visit a psychic or call one on the phone, they will regale them with visions of wealth and prosperity or ward off a deadly situation in the future. All too often, however, they are only charlatans looking to make a quick buck off the gullibility of others or take advantage of their pain and insecurities. There are things you can observe to help you decide if they are real or fake psychics.
Although many psychics claim that they can perform genuine paranormal feats, there are many well-known techniques that can imitate these effects. One technique called cold reading allows a performer to gather information from his audience and then relay it back later in a way that mimics psychic ability. It requires listening skills and close attention to body language, and with practice, anyone can develop the ability to give convincing fake psychic readings.
While it neither ethical nor moral to fake psychic powers in order to take advantage of another person, knowing how to deliver a fake psychic reading may educate you and prevent you from falling prey to unscrupulous mediums and clairvoyants. By practicing these fake powers with friends and loved ones, you will better recognize true psychic abilities when they occur.
