The Full Facts Book of Cold Reading by Ian Rowland

Join Ashto and Jonesy in the latest podcast episode as they explore the fascinating world of cold reading and the book that has become the definitive guide on the topic, The Full Facts Book of Cold Reading. Written by Ian Rowland, a renowned mentalist and magician, this book provides a comprehensive and insightful overview of the art of cold reading, a technique used by psychics, mediums, and mentalists to give the illusion of having psychic abilities.In this episode, Ashto and Jonesy delve into the key concepts of cold reading and discuss the various techniques and strategies used to convince people that a psychic is able to glean personal information about them. They also explore the ethical considerations surrounding the use of cold reading and discuss how it can be used for entertainment purposes versus manipulation.

[@OneTheBlue]

The weird thing about this book is that it mostly describes basic aspects of human communication as though they were big secrets. Ex: We all read subtle cues from people we want to understand. Lots of professional communicators do these things all the time without thinking about them.

[@wonderfulemail5551]

Hey Jonsy and Ashto! Interesting episode. Looking forward for the Text version on your website :D