How to become a mentalist
The Barnum effect and how you can use Barnum statements to create the effect of supernatural powers Barnum statements are part of the tool kit of cold reading psychics and are named after the showman P T Barnum. They are sometimes referred to as the PT Barnum Effect. This technique is also used by performing […]
Cold reading techniques used by mentalists include techniques like the Barnum Effect. Barnum statements are general statements that people ‘make fit’ to their own circumstances. Other cold reading techniques include reading body language. Mentalist are also advised to choose willing subjects. Where these subject are open to believe in psychic abilities and the idea of the spirit world. Another cold reading technique is to use statements in the negative. Or to use statements stated using both sides of the coin that when put together they cancel each other out.
