Five years ago, this publication voiced strong skepticism towards John Edward, the personality behind the TV show Crossing Over and his “psychic readings.” The core issue? He was charging people to supposedly communicate with deceased individuals – a concept many find dubious. Yes, you read that correctly: his act revolves around claiming to talk to dead people, and individuals willingly pay for the experience.
John Edward is coming back to Australia.
John Edward Australia Tour Announcement
Now, John Edward, the self-proclaimed “psychic medium,” is set to tour Australia once again. Back in 2014, ahead of a previous tour, he engaged with the Herald and, in a move that could be seen as tragically humorous, criticized other spiritual mediums. He implied their abilities were inferior, positioning himself as the genuine article, capable of providing accurate updates from the afterlife. These updates, unsurprisingly, are consistently positive.
John Edward Warns of Psychic Medium “Con Artists”
Interestingly, as he prepares for his latest Australian tour, John Edwards is again issuing warnings about fraudulent psychics, this time speaking with The Daily Telegraph. His advice? Rely on “word of mouth” when choosing a psychic medium. He cautions against trusting mediums simply because they have published books or appeared on radio or television, suggesting such credentials don’t guarantee authenticity or pure intentions.
“It’s Not a Show”: John Edward Defends His Mediumship
One might find irony in Mr. Edward’s warnings. Is he suggesting that only those psychic mediums genuinely communicating with the dead deserve your money, as opposed to those who are merely fabricating their claims? It’s a curious distinction. Expanding on his practice, John Edward clarifies, “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.”
So, it’s all about energy and guidance, not just a performance for entertainment. This explanation might seem to further muddy the waters. However, the fundamental question remains: is paying for a “psychic reading” from John Edward, or any “psychic medium” for that matter, a worthwhile pursuit?
