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Barnum statements are an indispensable technique in a mind-reader's repertoire. Put simply, a Barnum statement is a statement that seems suited to an individual but will actually fit most anyone. This fact makes these statements safe to use with almost any client. The underlying idea here is that most people think themselves totally unique, but in actuality many people think about themselves in quite similar ways. Mind readers can take advantage of this tendency in order to appear telepathic.
So, how do we use Barnum statements to "read minds"? The key is to choose just a few statements (ones that are not stupidly obvious) and to keep it simple. Generally, tell the subject things that he or she wants to hear; be more positive than negative. Here are a few examples:
*"You are very self-critical."
*"You tend to think outside the box."
*"You have a hard time letting things go."
*"When you have your mind set on something, everyone else had better clear the way!"
*"At times, your goals are a little unrealistic."
If you're ever in need of fresh Barnum statements, check your local paper's astrology column. Newspaper horoscopes abound with these sorts of generalities.
When the client agrees with an opening Barnum statement, you can follow up with more details.
Another good strategy is to suggest that the subject's inner self is different from how he or she presents him- or herself to the world, since this is true for virtually everyone but doesn't seem so obvious.
*"You are more sensitive than you let on."
*"You're sometimes afraid of asserting yourself for fear of alienating others."
*"You have a rich inner life."
*"You do your best to put on a pleasant face even when you're feeling miserable."
*"You're disappointed in someone close to you but you can't bring yourself to say so."
Also, it helps to preface your statements with a phrase that implies just a little uncertainty on your part, a phrase such as, "I get a feeling that..." or "My sense is that..." This gives you a little cushion on the off chance that the subject disagrees with one of your statements.
As you're going along with your reading, keep an eye out for mannerisms that might indicate your subject's agreement with your statements. In particular, watch for signs of emotion. These will let you know what to focus on later in your reading. If the person doesn't react, you should switch to another subject.
You can try out Barnum statements in your regular life by working them into conversations and watching people's reactions. When you get better at Barnum statements, try them as a mind reader and you will see great results.
