Get a reading from John Edward!

Renowned US psychic medium John Edward is joining New Idea to help readers get in touch with their loved ones.

The 40-year-old father of two realised his gift for communicating with the dead at about age six after his grandfather, who he’d never met, came to him in his dreams and then appeared at his grandmother’s house.

John’s mother was fascinated with the afterlife and encouraged her son to explore that side of him. His father a New York City police officer, however, did not want anything to do with it so John practised and perfected his skill in secret until his parents divorced when John was eight years old.

He eventually went on to work in healthcare administration doing some psychic readings on the side and also did a stint as an amateur and professional ballroom dancer – how he met his wife Sandra, a dance teacher.

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But soon his unique ability to contact people’s dead relatives became more and more in demand and he eventually went on to make his television program Crossing Over with John Edward in which he held group readings with a studio audience.

John tours regularly all over the world to hold readings and will be visiting Australia in November.
'People say don’t you get tired of travelling and I’m like no, I love travelling,' says John who counts Australia as one of his favourite places to visit. 'I love to go to new places and see new people and faces.'

Often contacted by those who have 'crossed over'in peculiar places, like on an airplane or even when he was coming out of surgery, John says he will never tire of his ability which in turn helps families to get some closure on the loss of a loved one.

'I talk about what the perception is of what I am feeling or what I am seeing and hearing and you put it all together like psychic charades,” John says who has two young children, Justin, 8, and Olivia, three.
'I think there’s a genetic pre-disposition,' he explains. 'I won’t encourage my children to do it but I will encourage them to live a spiritual life and I want them to know that this is real and normal not like, "oooh, you’re special". I think for everybody it’s normal. It’s just a matter of having the right awareness.'

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How John Edward's readings work
To get a reading from internationally acclaimed psychic medium John Edward you will need to fill in the online form, click here with only your name, address and phone number – John Edward does not see any images or know any details of your lost loved one which makes his reading even more insightful and amazing.

If you are chosen, a representative from John Edward’s management will call you for a private reading which will be recorded for use in the magazine, and after this you will be required to email New Idea a quality photo of your loved one, plus another photo of you with your loved one. Full terms and conditions are available on the website.