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Cold reading is a psychic technique that makes it seem like you can read someone's mind. The key to cold reading is speaking in general statements that could apply to anyone, but the reader will assume is personal. For example, you could say, “As a child, you sometimes felt unhappy and like no one understood you.” The more confidently you speak, the more your subject will buy the act. If you say something that doesn't resonate with your subject, say something like, "Are you sure that doesn't mean anything to you? Maybe the meaning hasn't revealed itself to you yet." You can also use props, like a crystal ball or tarot cards, to make the reading more convincing. Let your subject talk as much as they want to, since this will help you learn things you can incorporate into your act. For more tips, including how to cold read for multiple people at once, read on!