Five years ago, skepticism was rife when John Edward, the personality behind the TV show Crossing Over, announced his tour in Australia, promising audiences communication with the departed. The concept of paying to witness someone “talking to dead people,” as unbelievable as it sounds, is indeed Edward’s selling point, drawing in crowds willing to spend their money for a chance at contact with the spirit world.
John Edward is coming back to Australia.
Now, John Edward is set to tour Australia once again, reigniting discussions about his psychic abilities and the nature of his performances. Back in 2014, leading up to his tour, Edward engaged with the Herald, subtly criticizing other spiritual mediums. He implied a hierarchy within the psychic world, suggesting his connection to the afterlife was superior and more genuine compared to others who might be, in his view, less credible. He positioned himself as the real deal, capable of providing accurate insights into the well-being of those who have passed – invariably reporting they are doing “pretty well.”
Interestingly, ahead of his latest Australian tour, John Edward chose The Daily Telegraph as his platform. In a surprising twist, Edward issued a warning, echoing concerns previously voiced by skeptics, cautioning potential attendees about fraudulent practitioners in the psychic industry.
“You should go by word of mouth,” Edward advised, suggesting personal recommendations are key. He added a caveat about fame and media presence, stating, “Just because somebody has written a book or been on radio or TV, doesn’t mean that they are that good or that their intentions are pure.”
This from John Edward, a figure who gained prominence through television, raises eyebrows. Is he suggesting that only genuinely gifted psychics, like himself, who are “really” communicating with the dead are trustworthy, while others are merely fabricating connections? It’s a curious stance from someone in his profession.
Edward attempts to reframe his performances, stating, “I don’t see it as being a show or a performance. It is about me teaching people that are in front of me about energy, about how folks that have crossed over are still part of their lives but also about how to navigate the world of energy that they are living in.”
This explanation pivots from simple spirit communication to a broader concept of energy and navigating the spiritual world. Whether this clarifies or further obscures the nature of his “psychic readings” is open to interpretation. As John Edward prepares to tour once more, the core question remains: are audiences seeking genuine insight into the afterlife, or are they participating in a carefully constructed performance of psychic mediumship?
