INTUITION First, I want to impress upon the cold reader to always use his sense of INTUITION.

This is a god-given ability that everyone possesses, to a more The continual practice

or less degree, and it can and should be developed.

of giving cold readings, in itself, will develop this faculty, though some people will agree it is because your sense of observation becomes keener and that you learn to ANTICIPATE certain situations, according to the PATTERN OF LIFE, as explained in the previous book. The continued practice of giving cold readings gives confidence in your intuitive abilities, just as 'practice makes perfect.' You begin to believe your own publicity. So give your INTUITION - NOT IMAGINATION - free rein. This writer is a firm believer in Extra Sensory Perception or

intuition. It can't always be turned on like a switch, but it does exist. You will subconsciously improve with practice. Rely basically on the knowledge

(and sample reading) given in the ART OF COLD READING that preceeded this book. Learn to rely on your 'hunches'.

That is why older and more experienced cold readers are more proficient at the art. They have learned the value of paying heed to subconscious

thoughts that occur to them in the course of a reading and try them 'on for size'. They know what to anticipate, from previous experiences, and

give full rein to their intuition. Of course, you never claim to be infallible - and you can always change your story if necessary. If on sold ground, I formerly used this line quite
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frequently during the reading, "If at any time I am in error, please advise me. " The repetition of this declaration is quite impressive as a positive statement. Also when reading, you 'pump' the sitter for certain information

which you re-tell them, and although you didn't - say, "Recall I told you that a few minutes ago. " They forget that they had even mentioned the situation. Oft times in a reading I will say, "Of course, you want me to

tell you the BAD along with the good as I see i t ? " (The answer is usually affirmative). "Now, you are really a courageous person, and I would say

that many of your worries and fears are without foundation and you have nothing to really worry you. to materialize. You tend to worry about situations that fail

This is one of your bad habits. "

Always strive to give as many 'correct' or satisfactory readings as possible. It will not only enhance your reputation (and demand) but give you more CONFIDENCE. do! One excellent way to develop this faculty is by the continued use of Hellstromism. This work seemed to sharpen and increase your intuition. Let it develop itself. You Play the percentage - that is what gamblers

can't force or command it.

Don't be afraid of what

the tell-tale cues of your observation tell you - just start talking according to the existing format and your intuition, and you will be surprised at the results.

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CHANGING TIMES, SEX, ETC., Times have a habit of changing, and so have people. The Art of Cold

Reading text book was written and published some fifteen years ago and a revised edition in 1964 and 1968, and while all the basic facts and statistics are true, you should realize the the world has changed and mankind, too. Mankind can take no justified bows or applause for his human behavior ( Let us consider some of the factors: We are going thru a very turbulent era, socially, economically and politically that affects our daily lives. There is hardly a family that is not touched by this useless war in Asia. It presents problems for every family and loved ones. Then there is the drug addiction problem among our younger generation, and all the campus rebellions. This presents many problems (or it should)

for the parents. Only this week I read a newspaper account in our local paper telling of the arrest of nine persons, six of whom were juveniles, two fifteen years old, and two sixteen years old. The police uncovered

a high school ring and involved at least 1, 000 youngsters as either users or pushers of narcotics. And this was just one minor raid. Daily the All of which create

newspaper has several similar cases to report. problems.

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Returning to the parents, there are wide-spreading wife-swapping parties among some of our best people. More problems. About half of our population

The divorce rate is at its highest level.

if involved in extra-curricular activities in the marital department. More problems. Criminal activities are at an all time high and involving many teenagers. Perhaps the most essential problem to be concerned about is the SEXUAL behavior of both the male and female. Much can be learned regarding the

actions of our fellow men by studying their sexual behavior and I would again like to recommend all of the Dr. Kinsey Reports on the subject. You can't

learn too much about this provoking problem and situations related thereto. Also recommended reading is the book PSYCHOPATHA SEXUALIS by Kraft Ebbing. A huge book that deals in sexual perversion, and for many

years the book was restricted to the exclusive sale to attorneys and physicians only. These are not very nice facts, but it does tell us what makes some of

our fellow men and women 'tick. ' Don't fail to study 'Human Sexual Response' by Doctors Masters and Johnson. It is most informative about the behavior of your fellow man

and women. Another book that is MUST reading 'Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sex, But Were Afraid to Ask" by Dr. David Reuben. It has headed the best seller list for months. Dr. Reuben is a Psychiatrist and

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$5. 95 a copy and worth it. (Now in paper back at $1. 95 ). It will help you understand many sexual problems to a broader degree and for you to anticipate many problems. Unsatisfied sex or frustration can create so many

problems, and while the reader should not be suspicious of this source, he should at least recognize it. I would like to write more on the subject of SEX and its importance to the advisor, but I feel this information should come from a more qualified source, hence my recommendations of certain authored books by doctors. Many advisors go into quite a discussion of sex problems, just as a psychiatrist does and a better understanding is most helpful. amused when a friend of mine came to me with his problem. I was most He had been He

giving readings only a short time when he was approached by a lady.

explained that he thought the woman wanted to be 'laid', instead of having a reading. It developed that the lady and her husband no longer had any intercourse (admitted in the reading) but the reader turned down the opportunity, because the lady was the wife of one of his sponsors - so goes the story. There has been a moral breakdown of our society, especially since the advent of the PILL. There is so much promiscuousness, that sometimes a

calculated guess is all that is necessary to get to the seat of the problem. Here are some vital statistics. SEVEN million women are on the PILL. Then it is estimated that one third of the American children are products of unplanned pregnancies; 21% of all first babies are conceived before marriage and that 10% of all births are illegitimate. - 15 Conclusion - there

must be an awful lot of ' hanky panky ' business going on in our complex society. Another statistic: Many diabetic men are sexually impotent. More men have strokes (and the gout) than woman. The Change of life or menopause is most critical in most women. means exactly what it says - change of life. Any signs of such should be observed. years of age. It

This occurs in men also.

Usually occurring from 40 to 50 But let Dr. Reuben

Most divorces occur in this bracket.

explain the full significance of this in medical terms. The average man at the age of 25, 30 or even 45 will have attained his zenith and quit striving. He accepts his life for what it was (not that he This applies to emotional He accepts life just

is entirely satisfied or contented) with his lot.

problems as well as his place in the business world. as it i s .

This applies to emotional problems as well as his place in the He just accepts life as it i s . The average man is also in

business world.

financial debt; current bills, household expense, auto, mortgage on the house, etc., The teenager is not very much interested in his FUTURE - is He is more interested in changing

content to accept it/ or rebel against it.

society to see eye with with conventional society. Many young divorcees or widows, deprived of a normal sex life present many problems by virtue of this occurrence. Maybe, that is why they

are so often considered 'fair game' for the pursuing man. It is a form of sexual frustration that must be met, one way or the other. The sex drive

is the strongest emotion we experience, aside from hunger and selfpreservation.

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Another great source of general information will be found in the 'Dear Abbey' and other love lorn columnists. See how you analyze some of these

problems. It is surmised some of the letters may be planted for sake of variety and to spice up the columns. but practice on the problems. You may not agree with all the answers,

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After all, if you will consider your role as an 'advisor' rather than 'reader' you will find the sailing much easier and more satisfactory with your client. Find out the birthdate of your client - then give a thumb-nail

sketch of the Zodiac sign under which they were born - a few patter lines of 'cold reading' then use the Tarot Card test to knock down their guard. Then explain that they are entitled to ask two questions - and sit back and wait for them and then use your psychic awareness or intuition or good sense and answer them. This is the more accepted way of reading. The It adds

tarot card test is designed to 'prepare' your client for the reading.

a bit of mystery, draws attention from the mechanics of the reading, and should leave your client in certain bewilderment! will accomplish its intended purpose. Done in a casual way, it

This is the one essential ingredient

of this addition to 'The Art of Cold Reading'. It has psychological implications and response. the cold reading. THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EN RAPPORT TEST Imagine the stunning effect of this piece of business on the sitter. Having This is the piece de resistance - the final coup in

greeted the client with 'Peace be with you' or some such phrase, and hand the person some Tarot Cards, remark - "This is to merely establish communication between our two minds - to see if we are en rapport with each other. " Tell the person to shuffle the cards while you do likewise with a similar deck. Having done this, trade decks and tell the client to select any card

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(As you do the same proceedure). Now, hand the sitter your deck and tell them to find their card in your deck, while you find your card in their deck. (Trade decks and start looking for the cards) telling them to place their card face down on the table and you will do likewise. Explain there is no Now, the two cards

relationship between the two decks and get confirmation.

are turned face up and THEY ARE IDENTICAL, proving that a state of 'en rapport' does exist, and that you are sure you can be of help in solving their problems. Explanation: In this experiment, you have to cheat JUST A LITTLE. But using the Tarot cards or ESP cards is most impressive. If you use the

Tarot (recommended) cards, take 10 or 12 cards from one deck that are decidedly different to the eye, and you can recognize at a quick casual glimpse. Discard the rest of the deck. From a second deck, take the same

number of DUPLICATE CARDS. use in the test.

These are the two partial decks that you

It is best to keep a rubber band around each deck so that Hand either one of the decks

the cards do not get confused, likewise yourself. to the client, and retain the other.

Remove the bands and ask sitter to shuffle

his cards, remarking that it consists of only a dozen or so cards and that your pack is a duplicate. Both shuffle the cards to their heart's content.

All you have to do is to glimpse the bottom card on YOUR packet and remember it. You then trade decks and with the cards flat on your hand, you with-

draw any card, look at it though no need to remember it, place it on the top of the packet, cut the card three times. This the sitter does the same

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are exchanged, and while you are pretending to find your card, you are using the bottom card you glimpsed as the key card and their will be the card immediately behind the key card. down on the table. cards will match. Withdraw this card and place face

They find their card in your packet and, of course, the A miracle or coincidence? If, in the shuffling of the

cards, you happen to catch a glimpse of the bottom card of their packet, fine. Just stop the shuffling at that point and no exchange of the cards is Then allow them to withdraw one card from the center of Then exchange decks telling them to

necessary.

their deck and you do likewise.

find THEIR card in your packet while you find YOUR card in their packet. Obviously, this experiment can be performed by two decks of ordinary playing cards - but it has all the ear-marks of just another card trick which it i s . The Tarot or ESP cards places it in the realm of mystery.

This is true with the ESP cards - using two packets of five each - one of each symbol, and these symbols are easily recognizable. And, too,

you have only one deck to buy for $1. 00, whereas the Tarot cards are more expensive. . .. but worth it. TRY this experiment with your friends,

and you will be amazed at the impact it creates. Having concluded the experiment, state, "Just as I thought. I am in

tune without mental vibrations". Casually inquire as to their birthdate, and give them a thumb nail Zodiac sketch of their birthdate - some patter lines of 'cold reading', and then inform them that they may ask two or three questions only.

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