On Cold Reading - Theory & Practice by Timon Krause (Pre-Order)

Cold Reading - Theory & Practice - 

After his acclaimed lecture on cold reading at the MINDS 2023 convention, Timon Krause proudly presents Cold Reading: Theory & Practice!

This book contains Timon’s comprehensive work on cold reading, making it an invaluable resource for both beginners and experts alike.

Timon began studying cold reading at the age of 16 under the guidance of Richard Webster, and it has remained a central part of his repertoire ever since. His fascination with the subject has driven him to explore its depths and applications. In this book, he guides readers through the theoretical foundations of cold reading and its many practical uses—whether on stage (including hypnosis settings) or in everyday interactions.

Unlike the current trend of free-flow readings, Timon’s approach emphasises the use of Barnum statements. Don’t underestimate their value—these statements offer far more flexibility and utility than you might expect.

In addition to explaining the fundamentals of cold reading, Timon introduces several visionary reading frameworks, including:

    •    The 15-Second Personality Test (a charming icebreaker doubling as a pair of cold reading training-wheels)

    •    The Which-Hand Personality Reading (more of a routine than a reading structure)

    •    The Myth-making Sequence (blending philosophy and developmental psychology)

    •    The Full-Colour Future Sequence (merging cold reading with NLP principles)

    •    The Pseudo-Scientific Palm Reading framework (for presenting palm readings with a scientific flair).

To round it all out, the book provides detailed statistics from years of Timon’s Q&A work, along with insights on performing the Q&A  and practical advice for memorising large amounts of information for later recall.

This comprehensive package is as complete as it gets. Drawing on his background as a philosopher, former hypnosis coach, and professional performer, Timon Krause shares everything he knows about cold reading in a practical and accessible way.