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• - Description of cold reading techniques, with several illustrations from readings by TV psychic John Edwards.
  
• - Article by William Goldberg on tricks used by cult leaders and psychics to prove alleged supernatural abilities.
  
• - Article by James Randi about cold reading.
  
• - The Australian Skeptic's 13 point how-to guide to cold reading.
  
• - Encyclopedia-type article on cold reading techniques.