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The title may sound like an oxymoron; in fact the authors themselves give an explanation of their title in several places: in the bottom of the front cover of the book, in the Introduction and the second page in Chapter 1; the last one is the esoteric amplification of the first two, and it is that a practical psychic is one who works with one's deep/higher self ( not an exact quote ). A practical psychic tries to achieve harmony and balance with oneself and the deep self ( Chapter 2 ). Now the question is what is this deep / higher self (Chapter 3). Essentially, it is a spark of All That Is which in the human context is exploring life and its experiences on the Earth through a physical body. The deep self is not dictatorial but rather collaborative in cocreating realities. However, these realities - all heroic indeed - whether palatable for one or not are formed in accordance with one's belief systems and thought patterns. This was the great mind bending message of Seth, speaking through Jane Roberts in the early seventies. One will find details of this idea in the book "Seth Speaks" and others by Jane Roberts. What this tells is that one is always in charge, whether one is aware of this or forgets.

The first author, John was a lucky member of the classes that Jane conducted in those heady days and one may even see a caricature of John in the second volume of the book, "Conversations with Seth" by Sue Watkins, another member of the above mentioned class of Jane. (See also the appendices of the book under review.)

The authors present two levels of understanding, changing one's life: one a high level view and another more detailed view; the former method is the "feeling tones" method in Chapter 5 and the detailed view is obtained by looking at beliefs.

So an important part of the book consists of Chapters 6,7 and 8 wherein the authors present various fun ways of understanding, unearthing the beliefs that a person has, through various exercises. The authors also discuss the cosmology of beliefs as to how they are multidimensional and how they are interconnected. They also offer ways to change one's beliefs consistent with the universal laws under which life on Earth operates. They do all these with great honesty, clarity and humor. The presentation has several real life anecdotes culled from the experiences of John as a teacher, mystic and Harvard trained lawyer.

An important question in the context of changing and choosing beliefs is how to work with contradictory beliefs and this is addressed in Chapter 9 on impulses where one works with choice in a playful attitude. The authors present an exhaustive account of how to practice the art of manifestation using the Chakra Technology in Chapter 12. Also one of the useful techniques for a practical physic is the art of visualization and this is exhaustively explored and used in Chapters 4 and 13. According to me, the most important chapter in the book is Chapter 10 called "Aphorisms for the Practical Psychic"; that chapter alone is worth the price of the book wherein are offered several suggestions and explanations of seemingly contradictory ideas - all done with great humor and charm.

The underlying theme of the book is "Do Be Do Be Do", which is part of the title of Chapter 14; that is to be a truly good psychic one has to live ones life with authenticity and integrity. Life with its structure imparts a certain dimension, a certain understanding to one's psychic explorations if only because it (life and living) teaches one, among other things, compassion ( = neutrality = nonjudgementalness ) not only to others but also to oneself ( this is the Do, according to me). This is very important for it is said that compassion is All That Is. So by cultivating compassion, it is said that one experiences All That Is ( and this is the Be, according to me).

The book also provides an excellent bibliography.

Gentle Reader, be warned that you are going to be challenged to look at your own inner process, to explore your own self, when you read this deceptively slim book full of ideas flowing with effortless grace. To know your own Self is the greatest challenge - in the true sense of the word - in the whole universe. This does not mean one cannot have a life!

I loved this book and have recomented it to many others.You have to read the Eagel and the Rose first thought.Very Good book.

Stanley R Dean is my grandfather, a parent of wisdom, and from him I gather apparent traits and inquiries into myself, my past, and the unique cosmicforce of synchronicity that abounds the universe and connects us to one another. A grandfather, my Grandpa Stan, from a grand past, a Grand Pastan . . . . an anthem of thoughts. Please feel free to e-mail me at

The most amazing story was about a dog named Hector who lived with his master aboard the Dutch freighter S.S. Simaloer. When the Simaloer was in port at Vancouver Hector debarked to take a stroll through town as was his custom. Coming back much later than usual he found the ship gone; it had left for Japan. Four ships at the Vancouver port reported that they had seen a terrier come on their ship, sniff around, and then leave. Hector was later found as a stowaway on the S.S. Hanley. Nineteen days later, as the Hanley entered the port of Tokyo, Hector became very excited. As the Hanley was unloading its cargo a sampan from the Simaloer was sailing by, and Hector jumped into the water, swam to the sampan, and was hauled into the arms of his master. Of the four ships Hector entered in Vancouver, he picked the right ship going to Japan and traveled 5,000 miles to find his master.

This book is full of such incredible stories of the bond between animals and their human companions.

You'll be amazed at the information gleaned from this well researched book! Dr. Slate, one of todays leading authorities on the paranormal, gives step by step techniques for building your own personal 'road map' to health, wealth, & happiness! ! Get this book not just for yourself but for your loved ones as well! I highly recommended ALL of Dr. Slates books!

People tease me whenever they see this book on the shelf next to 'serious' occult texts (The Goetia, Abra-Melin, etc.) and yet it is to this book that I turn for sound advice. This is the book that tells you to be sure to put down a layer of sand before burning loose incense, and advises against 'ancient words of power' because you will always find yourself thinking 'ala-peanut-butter-sandwiches'. All in all, a must for any serious practioners library for its no-nonsense attitude. It is such a shame that it has gone out of print. [One Warning: The binding is a bit on the wimpy side.]

This is the final trilogy of great books in sociology. The first would be anything by August Comte. The second anything by Herbert "survival of the fittest" Spencer.
But they use a biological metaphor for man (especially spencer). Lester Frank Ward uses physiological / Darwinian psychology [which is just now coming back into vogue]to explain the import of psyche. We are not just animals. We have different faculties via an early form of punctuated equilibrium in evolution. It reads much like Descartes Error by Damasio.
Society must not be based on dog eat dog animalistic blind laissez faire government. We must counter balance our egoistic desires with inventive and intellectual goals. TO do this we must go beyond fighting politicians and creed to experimentation based upon agreed upon social goods.
This book is the best sociology book ever written, by the creator of American sociology. Buy it now!!
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This is a must for all of you who hang out in the various psychic reading chat rooms online. You know who you are. This guide is great because it doesnt make the claim that all psychics are fake nor does it say that every psychic is genuine. Instead, it makes the truthful assertion that there are good and bad apples. Now how does one deal with the bad apples? This book goes into great detail about how to tell a fake from a real psychic. I dont want to give out the book's secrets. This is great book!

This is a really great book...it contains all the necessary skills you need to create the ultimate mentalism effect for your audience!

A must for all mentalists!

This book has become a phenomenal international success and has amazed me. The strange, often weird tales within its pages startled me as I conducted my extensive research.

Anyone who reads this book can share their own Psychic Pet stories with me. I am now researching the next title in the series.

All who enjoyed Psychic Pets should have a look at my two new titles; Animals Make You Feel Better and STAR SIGNS: For You And Your Pet.

Email me at jacemngt@jacemngt.demon.co.u