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Pam
09-06-2001, 08:27 AM
Does this FAQ apply to other events that John is at, like the Jodere "Journey of the Soul" events, or the taping of Crossing OVer?

No, this FAQ only applies to John Edward seminars.


What's the best and first place that I find out when a seminar comes to a city near me?

John's seminar page at his website (http://www.johnedward.net/seminars.htm) is usually updated first. We try to get the seminar announced in our group as quickly as possible, and then up to our
Calendar (http://www.johnedwardtalk.org/calendar.php) .


How do I request that John come to my city/state/country?

The best way to get the attention of the people who plan John's tours is to send a regular mail to the following address, expressing your desire for John to do a seminar near you:

Get Psych'd Inc
PO Box 383,
Huntington, NY 11743


I attended a seminar and I'd like to provide some feedback about the seminar, the venue, etc., who do I tell?

Use the same address as above:

Get Psych'd Inc
PO Box 383,
Huntington, NY 11743


Are kids allowed?

Kids are allowed in the seminar, as long as they behave themselves and do not provide a distraction. Sixteen is the recommended minimum age, but younger children are not turned away. For obvious reasons, it would not be a good idea to bring an infant or a toddler, or a child who could not sit still or quietly for up to 3 hours without a break.

How many people will be at the seminar?

Anywhere between 1500-3000 people. It could be more, so ask your ticket seller when you purchase the ticket.


Wow! That's a lot of people, when the Crossing Over Gallery is only 120 people. Will everyone get a reading?

No, not everyone will get a reading. There's only time for 3 hours worth of readings, and some readings can go fairly long without the constraints of TV production issues. But as John says, if you're there witnessing someone connect with their loved one who has Crossed Over, you're also connecting with your loved ones too. If you have appropriate expectations about your chance for a reading in a crowd of 3000, then you will not walk out disappointed. Just seeing John's work live, is a very memorable and touching experience.


I'm really hoping for a reading. How can I increase my chances, and does it matter where I sit?

There is nothing YOU can do to increase your chances for a reading. It does not matter where you sit. If you're supposed to get a reading, you will. It's not up to you, or to John, it's up to spirit. Even people in the bathroom have been known to have messages come through for them, and have the entire audience's attention upon their return to their seat. This makes a good case for taking care of business before the seminar starts!


How should I prepare for a seminar?

The best thing you can do is to talk to your Crossed Over loved ones, not only before a seminar, but every day of your life. But before a seminar, make sure you know your family tree or you'll have "psychic amnesia". Know birthdays, anniversaries and dates and causes of passing. Here's some tips for preparing for a reading with John Edward (http://johnedwardfriends.org/tips/).


What should I bring?
You may want to bring paper and pen so that you can take notes on the lecture portion, or if you or someone with you are lucky enough to get a reading, you can take notes on the reading. As noted below, Kleenex is a good idea too, as some of the readings can be extremely emotionally intense, even if you're just listening.


What's the dress code?

Be as casual or as expressive as you wish. Be prepared to sit for 3 hours. Most people do NOT "dress up." What you may have heard about "wearing dark clothing" applies to the taping of the TV show only.


What will happen if I use a camera or a tape recorder during the seminar?

No recording devices or cameras of any kind are allowed. The energy of such devices interferes with the energy coming through in a reading. Plus, it's just downright distracting, and that's rude. Even if you try to "slip" one in, anyone even sitting near anyone else using any recording device be it camera, sound, video cam, etc. will NOT get a reading. What it WILL get you is some very angry stares from those sitting around you.


How early should I get there?

If it's general admission, and you want a seat up front so you can see better during the lecture portion of the seminar, plan to get there at least 4 hours in advance of the doors opening. Check the venue (or the telecharge website) to find out what time the doors open.

If it's assigned seating, plan according to traffic, parking, etc.



What's the format of the seminar?

The seminar will begin on time. John will usually speak lecture-style for the first 20 -40 minutes or so, and possibly take some questions. He may or may not take a short break to meditate before readings. He's been known to launch into a reading of someone asking a question. When doing readings, he will direct his assistants with microphones to a certain area, section, row of the audience and start delivering the messages he's getting. He'll go from section to section, where ever he's being "pulled" by spirit. He may or may not actually go down into the audience to find the person. He may or may not take questions in between readings. The seminar will usually end on time.


Will John be available to sign books after wards?

John will not be available to sign books after the seminars. We suspect the sheer volume of people makes this impossible.


Will I be able to buy John's books and/or tapes at the seminar?

Sometimes yes, sometimes no.


If the seminar is sold out, can I try to get some here on the forum?

Glad you asked! We have a topic specifically set up for just such an emergency, just click here (http://www.johnedwardtalk.org/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=40). Remember, don't put any personal information in your post, people can respond safely using the email or pm buttons.


Some of my online JohnEdwardTalk.org Friends and I want to meet up at the seminar, so we can put faces with names. Any suggestions?

Yes, Safety First please!

- Always meet in a public place
- Always tell someone where you're going and what you're doing.
- Never post details about other places you're staying or meeting afterwards except for the venue itself.
- To find each other in a large crowd, take 2-3 pink helium baloons on a tall string. You won't be allowed to take these balooons into the seminar, but you can usually keep them while waiting in line.
- Wear pink roses (means "I love you" and is the logo for our site) or pink carnations which are less expensive.
- Make and wear one of our member-designed T-shirts or an armband custom designed by Don, (http://johnedwardfriends.org/images/tshirts/) so you can recognize each other in a crowd.
- When others ask about where you got your Tshirts, you'll want to tell them about our website. We have business cards that we'd love to send you, free of charge except for the cost of the stamp:

http://www.pdbnet.com/images/je/jefcard.jpg

If you'll send us a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

PD Blizzard
50 Country Lane
Heyworth, Illinois 61745

I'll send you a hand full of the cards to keep or hand out at the seminars, or to give to friends and family.

riley90
09-06-2001, 03:59 PM
Fantastic Information Pam. THANKS
If John ever comes back to the Boston area (I'll go anywhere in NewEngland to see him) CT, ME, NH, RI, NY....maybe even VT. I may take you up on the offer of cards.
The more the merrier at this site is my motto.
Thanks
DEB

evamarie222
09-29-2001, 08:23 PM
Thanks so much Pam, you answard all my questions, before i could even ask them, only 6 Days until St.louie....i feel like a kid at Christimas......Thank You Kristina

cvann
10-04-2001, 09:58 AM
Thanks so much for the information! I am going to see John Edward tomorrow in St. Louis and can't wait!

Theresa444
11-03-2001, 03:08 PM
Dearest Pam,

As my nephew would say, "You Totally Rock!". I am constantly amazed by all of your hard work and dedication you have put into this amazing board... Iron On T-Shirt Decals, Book Markers, Links to news articles/press releases and media clips about Crossing Over and John totally blow me away. I EVEN SAW MY NAME LISTED THIS MONTH ON THE BIRTHDAY CALENDAR!!!

I just want to take a moment to thank you and all of the wonderful, creative members of this board who give so much of their time... for ALL OF US!!!

Once again, my sincere thanks!

I am
Sincerely yours,
Theresa444

Pam
11-03-2001, 03:16 PM
Aww shucks :blush: You're welcome. It's a group effort :)

I can't take credit for the birthdays on the calendar though, it's an automatic thing, if you have your birthday in your profile. Man, have you ever seen all the birthdays on the calendar??? Whew, that would keep my busy for sure!

hazeleyz
11-21-2001, 07:52 AM
Thanks Pam. This is a big help. One thing missing under "what should I bring?" ..... a box of tissues. If not for yourself, pass it on the one next to you. Someone is sure to need it.

VTFlowerGirl
11-29-2001, 09:07 AM
Here I am getting all Psych'd UP to attend my first John Edward Seminar. These tips will sure come in handy. Thanks Pam!

forgiveness
11-30-2001, 07:44 PM
Pam!
Thanks for the info!
I am going to see John edward tomorrow in New Haven CT.
I am very excited. I am taking my sister.
:)

ears888
01-21-2002, 11:02 AM
Hey Pam,

At the risk of repeating what has been said already... thank you for this post and so many others that I have read in the last two weeks. You do a great job!

Leem
01-23-2002, 03:32 PM
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STLgirl66
03-13-2002, 11:00 AM
Pam,

My name is Laura and I am from St. Louis. I am going to John's Wichita seminar. Are you going?


Laura

Pam
03-13-2002, 12:07 PM
Hi Laura, welcome to the group. No, I won't be attending.

Jude
10-10-2002, 12:42 PM
This looks like a good time to bump this thread, especially for those who are attending a seminar for the first time in the VERY near future!

Congrats to all! Have fun and enjoy!

Gypsy
10-15-2002, 11:44 AM
I'm attending the Omaha seminar (my first :jumper: ) and this information was very helpful. Thanks.

I'm just too excited. The next few weeks are going to kill me.:D

Denise

:stick:

DeannaR
10-15-2002, 06:25 PM
Me too! The next three weeks will be filled with lots of yoga and meditation to calm myself down!

:thumbsup:

RudysMom
01-11-2003, 07:21 PM
Hi, Pam....

Every day I'm part of this Board I am more and more amazed ( to say nothing of greatful) of this wonderful site you have put together and work so hard to maintain. Thank you! and everyone that helps:love:

With the excitement of the LV seminar coming up, there may be a revival of this thread (which is great!). I was wondering if you are still offering business cards to take with those of us that are attending???

Again, many thanks, Pam and all!:musicnote :musicnote

Love and light,
Connie

OtherSideTemp
02-03-2003, 10:28 PM
Pam,

You're a lifesaver. I had all of these questions about the seminar I am (hopefully) going to be attending later this year, and one foul swoop of reading this board, and they're all answered.

Thanks a lot.

Historia
02-10-2003, 10:34 PM
Pam,

Thank you so much for this information. I had originally tried to get tickets for the Dallas seminar, and could not. Then in a very discreet, safe manner, I ended up getting tickets from a member of this forum who could not go. Not only that, but my friends who wanted to go got tickets too. I paid face value, no gimmicks. I am soooo excited:jumper: to go. Getting read is not a priority, but being there is. Thanks to you & all the others out there who have offered me support & hope.

Sincerely,
Historia:daisy:

Pam
02-11-2003, 08:35 AM
I am SO glad this forum has been able to help. Thanks to ALL the wonderful members of this board who make this place a real community!

gibbits
02-11-2003, 07:52 PM
Hi Pam :cool:

This thread is perfect for those of us who are new to the seminars. It looks as though I am going to go to the Las Vegas seminar, thanks to a member who could not attend. Many of the questions I had were answered and I appreciate the information. So are those business cards still available? Also, how can I get one of Don's armbands? I am so happy to be going. I can't thank you enough for beginning this website for the excellent moderating you, Don, et. al. do.

Gay :musicnote

Pam
02-11-2003, 08:34 PM
There are still business cards...and the armband (and other TV shirts and stuff ) can be found at:

http://www.johnedwardfriends.org/images/tshirts/

Enjoy!

pudgybuster
04-23-2003, 01:00 AM
Dearest Pam:

Not sure if you'll see this post or not, or even if it's in the right place. I'm going to John's seminar in Columbus on May 16th (it's April 23rd), and I would love some of the friends cards to hand out. However, I am aware that you recently moved, so where would I send the information to you?

I know you've heard it before,, but YOU ARE THE GREATEST!!!!!

Thanks,
Jeannie

capistrano
05-09-2003, 10:12 AM
Thankyou so much for all the information in this thread. Since this is my first seminar, I found it very helpful to get prepared.
Thankyou Pam!!!
I have been working on my family tree and was quite overwhelmed as I have a huge family but I managed to
get it all in a notebook to take with me. I think I've pretty
much got it all to memory now but you never know!
Capistrano

Jude
09-03-2003, 09:55 AM
*bump*

kimjs97
04-01-2004, 08:25 PM
other than that that is on the john edward website? Thanks

Kim

Gail
04-01-2004, 08:39 PM
Welcome Kim, :wave: I'm not quite sure what you are asking.

Almost all of us purchase tickets through Ticketmaster, Telecharge, or any other place listed on John's site for his events.

We do not like or advise anyone to get them from scalpers. People selling them on places like Ebay for way above the purchase price are scalpers.

We also have a forum on here for members to post they are looking for tickets. Members who have tickets available that they can not use will privately contact those looking through email. Our members sell them at cost.

Hope you see your answer here. :)

Gail

Dawn
04-27-2004, 12:34 PM
[QUOTE=Pam]

What's the dress code?

Be as casual or as expressive as you wish. Be prepared to sit for 3 hours. Most people do NOT "dress up." What you may have heard about "wearing dark clothing" applies to the taping of the TV show only. [QUOTE=Pam]

OK, my first seminar is coming soon, and I am really, really "psyched" up! :P

I was reading through the Seminar FAQ thread, and found this....I am planning on wearing a custom designed t-shirt and jeans....from what I am reading that sounds appropriate. But what I am wondering is, are the seminars usually as COLD as the gallery was? Shall I bring the winter parka and extra socks? :surprise:

Just curious.....

Gail
04-27-2004, 12:52 PM
From descriptions people have given about the temperature of the Gallery, no place is as cold as that. :D I would just bring something light to put on if you get cold. You can always take it back off.

starlasue
04-27-2004, 02:29 PM
Washington venue was very cold - even for those of us who weren't soaked. Hubby and I wore long sleeve leavier shirts under the t-shirts we put JEFriends transfers on. I was still cold.

The people behind us had been to other semiars and said they are always cold and said something about the cold being better for the vibrations. I don't know about that - but that is what they said.

Have a great time when you go!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We certainly did.

Peace
starlasue

PBPan
04-27-2004, 03:40 PM
Now that y'all mention it, the SF seminar A/C was on wicked high (then again it was very warm out...)

I don't even remember why I wore a sweater there, (I kept having visions of my Gra grabbing a sweater whenever she came to our house) so I just wore one there.

I definitely think it has to do with the spirits!!

:musicnote

Megan

Pam
04-27-2004, 04:38 PM
And I would say, dress in layers. I remember Indianapolis as being very warm. It depends on the venue, but dressing layers leaves you covered :)

Rebelmom
07-20-2004, 09:24 PM
WOW...all my answers (so far) have been answered from all this info :) Now I REALLY can't wait for October, lol!

~Paula

Don
07-21-2004, 07:31 AM
WOW...all my answers (so far) have been answered from all this info :) Now I REALLY can't wait for October, lol!

~Paula
Yikes... October! That's a bit of a wait. Fortunately, you'll find, it's well worth it. :)

Rebelmom
07-22-2004, 09:23 PM
Yikes... October! That's a bit of a wait. Fortunately, you'll find, it's well worth it. :)
Tell me about it...but I guess if I've waited 4 years I can wait another 2 1/2 months :)

~Paula

CruiseCAT
06-27-2006, 04:11 PM
Recently I decided I would attend a seminar and ended up getting tickets for the Las Vegas event. I can't wait to attend, even if I don't get a reading I'm excited just to be there. I do have a few questions.

Does anyone know why the Southern CA events are already sold out?

How many people can we expect at the Vegas event?

Why are they not sold out?

Anyone else going to Vegas?

Thanks,
CAT

Gail
06-27-2006, 08:49 PM
Cat, if the seminar is a gallery sized one, it could be from 250 -400 people. I see there are two in Las Vegas and one is sold out.

You can expect most of John's events to sell out quickly now that he is on television again. California seminar have always sold out quickly.

Leighski
06-28-2006, 10:02 AM
Pam you just keep amazing me over and over again. I am so thrilled that I found this site. Its really neat the connection i see you each have with each other. I look forward to getting to know you all better(with what little free time I have) 13 and 5 yr olds keeping me hoppin'. As I am going to see JE in T.O. July 22I would love to get some cards from you. I will send a self addressed envelope. I will also take 2 pink roses with me. The link to get a t-shirt wouldn't open for me?? Man you must be one "organized lady ". The work that you put into this site is astounding!!
Bye for now Leigh:P

enlightenme
06-28-2006, 04:00 PM
Cruisecat,

I just moved from Las Vegas , so here's my 2 cents.....

JE was just there in August, the "locals" mostly went to that and it was a seminar so tickets were only $75. (I attended then moved 2 months later)

The event scheduled for Thursday hasn't sold out, it has been on there for months. My opinion is because of the way flights come in and out of Vegas. Wed and Thurs are slower days in Vegas in terms of tourists, so more people come on the weekends.

The Friday event got added later and sold out quickly. (few weeks I think) despite the other still being available.

Don't worry, the morning of the seminar tickets were still available and the room was sold out!!! Some "tourists" will hear about it and then just come....and surprisingly will know about JE not just going to get entertained. All in that synchronicity I guess!!

Pam