Cold Reading

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Definition

A technique used by some psychics and mentalists to extract information from individuals by making high-probability guesses and interpreting their reactions.

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S1 Ep18: The Co-Worker's Gift

Astonishing LegendsFeb 25, 2025

In this podcast episode, listener Gus shares a remarkable experience involving his daughter Tara and her coworker, who claims to see spirits. The coworker identified Tara's deceased grandparents with specific details about their lives and deaths. This raises questions about the authenticity of psychic abilities amid skepticism about such claims.

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