​Esoteric Echos by Romanos

The following is from the introduction of Esoteric Echos, and provides an excellent overview of this publication which contains some of the most practical material for both beginners and experienced professionals I've read in awhile:

If you're familiar with previous works from Romanos (The Profiler and The Rubik's Cube Reading System, both of which are also available through The Pro Shop), the excerpt above is probably all you need to know before ordering this book. However, for the uninitiated, let's take a closer look at what you'll find inside. The book is comprised of five main sections:

In The Zener Spectrum, Romanos presents his fresh take on ESP card readings and 5 reasons why ESP cards are the perfect oracle for modern audiences. After sharing his 5 favorite card spreads with ESP cards, Romanos then explains in detail his secret system for finding meaning in each card in the different spreads. To make his system crystal clear, fully scripted sample readings for each of the 5 spreads are included for you to use as is, or as idea starters for your own readings.

One of the beauties of ESP symbol readings is that they can be done purely impromptu by drawing the symbols on the back of your business cards. No pen or business cards available? No problem — in the section called When Zener Went Invisible, Romanos includes a scripted presentation in the tradition of Enrique Enriquez' Invisible Series which requires no cards whatsoever. This brilliant approach offers you the convenience of doing a reading at any time, without any preparation, and creates a special moment of deep connection between you and the other person.

As prop-less and impromptu presentations go, palmistry is just about as good as it gets. And, when employed as Romanos teaches in Along The Lines, it can establish rapport and a client's confidence in your abilities. Romanos is quick to point out that he doesn't consider Along The Lines to be a mentalism routine, but rather as an ice breaker — a "convincer", if you will — that leads to a successful reading.

In the presentation, you briefly teach the client the main three lines of the palm (i.e., the Head, Heart and Life Lines), after which you turn away and instruct them to select one of the lines. After concentrating for a moment, you deliver a quick reading that deals directly with the theme of the line which the client selected, and then you specifically identify it. As with most of his writing, Romanos clearly and concisely explains the thinking that goes into the choice of wording used in the presentation.

Although he states that he doesn't consider Along The Lines to be a mentalism routine, Romanos writes…

Inspired by the legendary David Hoy, and incorporating ideas from Luke Jermay and Anthony Black's work, Hoy's Lines is a method that will allow you to give the impression that you perceived and answered unwritten questions on stage from three people. Whether you use the private or stage version, it's hard to imagine you won't find an application for this powerful concept.

Even though the Q&A act is essentially a series of readings performed for a group of people, you don't have the advantage of establishing a deep rapport with people like a private reading does. Romanos addresses this issue in Under Anderson's Influence by combining ideas from the legendary George Anderson and his own experience. In this section of the book, Romanos shares a system for accurate and satisfying Q&A readings that requires no gimmicks or props, relying instead entirely on the words you use in your presentation.

Included in Under Anderson's Influence are the key concept that provides the accurate readings/answers, a system for remembering the information you will blend into the readings, and fully scripted examples covering a wide range of potential questions, including career, relationships, health, and personal growth.

The Confession Reading Technique is a simple and straightforward way to give readings that requires nothing written down, no memory work whatsoever, and enables you to uncover information about the client that goes way beyond a personality reading. With this technique under your belt, you are always ready to deliver a meaningful reading that the client will actually remember. The Confession Reading Technique has three compelling advantages:

Even if you only learn the core concept of The Confession Reading Technique – which can be summed up in a single sentence — you will still have a powerful tool to use in a multitude of situations, and will be able to deliver highly accurate and impactful readings. Romanos provides a step-by-step example of this technique that explains both what to say and the rationale behind it.

Please note — these readings are not stock cold reading/Barnum lines. The Confession Reading Technique allows you to go deep into information that not only cannot be deduced in any way, but in some cases can also be extremely private, so it goes without saying that this powerful tool must be used with discretion and compassion.

A unique and impromptu opener, this presentation leads your spectator through a playful yet insightful exploration of their personality, focusing on various aspects of their character. Like much of Romanos' work, the premise is framed as an exercise in psychology, making it a perfect routine if you or your audience/clients are not into some of the more esoteric oracles like the Tarot and palmistry. Requiring only a pen or pencil and a piece of paper (a business card would be a natural candidate), this four phase routine can be used as part of a larger presentation or whenever someone says, "Show me something."