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Mediumship: An Introductory Guide to Developing Spiritual Awareness and Intuition
For many years Gordon Smith has been delivering messages of hope and love from the spirit world. Based on his experiences of teaching and guiding complete beginners on their paths to communicating with spirit, Gordon provides simple and easy-to-follow exercises that will help you sharpen your psychic senses, open yourself to receive communication from your spirit guides and interpret the telepathic language of spirit.
In this book, you will learn:
The core practices of meditation and grounding What the light body is, how it works and how to sense it The three faculties of mediumship: clairvoyance, clairaudience and clairsentience How to find your 'switch' to give you immediate access to spirit Exercises to connect and communicate with your spirit guide Ways to overcome your doubts and fears to give clear messages...and much more!
201 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 17, 2018
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About the author
Gordon Smith
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Hailed as “Britain’s most accurate medium” Gordon has been featured in numerous television documentaries including the BBC’s Everyman, "Mediums: Talking With the Dead" 3 part series as well as appearing as an expert guest on various shows such as This Morning, Richard and Judy and the BBC's Heaven and Earth. Gordon has also presented one of the nation's favourite paranormal shows, Living TV's 'Most Haunted', as well as his own series on the Biography Channel. He even managed to find the time to squeeze in a cameo in a Jacki Collins movie, Paris Connections!
He has travelled to many parts of the world to appear before audiences, read for many celebrities, and written numerous books, including Spirit Messenger and The Unbelievable Truth, which have been published to critical acclaim. Gordon has written regular columns for newspapers such as the Daily Record, Take A Break magazine and Best magazine.
From early childhood Gordon had the ability to see, sense and hear spirit people. As a young boy his ability often unnerved those around him and so he learned to close his mind to these experiences.
Through his teenage years he pushed his abilities into the background of his awareness and lived a very average teenage life. He pursued his passion for gymnastics until he was 19. He was good enough to be selected for the Scottish Commonwealth Games squad. It wasn’t until he was 24, when a friend’s brother appeared at his bedside in the middle of the night that these gifts were re-awakened. He later learned that the brother had died that night in a tragic fire. Gordon went with his friend to a spiritualist church, during the service he was told that he would one day be speaking from the ‘platform’. This was the start of over 15 years of study and practice as Gordon went on to develop his outstanding abilities as a medium or messenger from the spirit world under the tutelage of some of the great legends of the spiritualist church. He developed in a mediumship circle run by the extraordinary Mrs. Primrose, an inspirational figure in Scottish spiritualism and became a close friend of the legendary Albert Best, who is widely acknowledged as one of be best mediums of the last century.
Many years on Gordon Smith is now one of the world’s top psychic mediums and spiritual teachers in the UK. Having spent 15 years balancing his work as an internationally renowned medium with his day job, as a barber in his native Glasgow, Gordon now conducts mediumship workshops and events around the world. Gordon’s Celtic charm and lively demonstrations provide his audience with a rare opportunity to experience the fascinating phenomenon of mediumship, which he delivers to his audience with a mix of his distinctive style of humour, pure passion, and empathy to others.
Hailed as “Britain’s most accurate medium” Gordon has been featured in numerous television documentaries including the BBC’s Everyman, "Mediums: Talking With the Dead" 3 part series as well as appearing as an expert guest on various shows such as This Morning, Richard and Judy and the BBC's Heaven and Earth. Gordon has also presented one of the nation's favourite paranormal shows, Living TV's 'Most Haunted', as well as his own series on the Biography Channel. He even managed to find the time to squeeze in a cameo in a Jacki Collins movie, Paris Connections!
He has travelled to many parts of the world to appear before audiences, read for many celebrities, and written numerous books, including Spirit Messenger and The Unbelievable Truth, which have been published to critical acclaim. Gordon has written regular columns for newspapers such as the Daily Record, Take A Break magazine and Best magazine.
From early childhood Gordon had the ability to see, sense and hear spirit people. As a young boy his ability often unnerved those around him and so he learned to close his mind to these experiences.
Through his teenage years he pushed his abilities into the background of his awareness and lived a very average teenage life. He pursued his passion for gymnastics until he was 19. He was good enough to be selected for the Scottish Commonwealth Games squad. It wasn’t until he was 24, when a friend’s brother appeared at his bedside in the middle of the night that these gifts were re-awakened. He later learned that the brother had died that night in a tragic fire. Gordon went with his friend to a spiritualist church, during the service he was told that he would one day be speaking from the ‘platform’. This was the start of over 15 years of study and practice as Gordon went on to develop his outstanding abilities as a medium or messenger from the spirit world under the tutelage of some of the great legends of the spiritualist church. He developed in a mediumship circle run by the extraordinary Mrs. Primrose, an inspirational figure in Scottish spiritualism and became a close friend of the legendary Albert Best, who is widely acknowledged as one of be best mediums of the last century.
Many years on Gordon Smith is now one of the world’s top psychic mediums and spiritual teachers in the UK. Having spent 15 years balancing his work as an internationally renowned medium with his day job, as a barber in his native Glasgow, Gordon now conducts mediumship workshops and events around the world. Gordon’s Celtic charm and lively demonstrations provide his audience with a rare opportunity to experience the fascinating phenomenon of mediumship, which he delivers to his audience with a mix of his distinctive style of humour, pure passion, and empathy to others.
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February 10, 2026
3 stars
short review for busy readers:
A book more about what mediumship is, and is not -- it's speaking with the dead, not psychic impressions or telepathy -- than how to do it yourself. A few basic exercises and some quote-worthy stuff, but largely about Smith's own talents, development and shaping incidences. Not a learning/teaching tool.
in detail:
Personally, I found his short discussion of how easy it is to get pulled into realms of fantasy and what you want to see when exploring spiritual practices the most interesting, because that's the place I've often been at odds with people in the spiritual community.
We all know the "flowy robed people," who claim to talk to pixies and can't wait to meet Frodo, and the "spiritual conspiracy theorist" who believes the government puts mind controlling substances in ketchup to stop us from seeing auras.
Smith says: "Fantasy and imagination always have to be kept under control when you walk the spiritual path, as you’re already dealing with a subject that is difficult to prove in a world of logic."
Exactly. Especially when you're talking to people who have gone through some extreme loss, or are in a place of pain. You have to make sure you are as tangible and accurate as possible.
That is to say, Gordon Smith has his heart and mind (and talent) in the very right place, but he dwells too much on his personal experiences and "testimonies". Not in an arrogant way, but in the way of someone who, it seems, finds it difficult to take an interest in anything beyond their personal experience and interest fields.
short review for busy readers:
A book more about what mediumship is, and is not -- it's speaking with the dead, not psychic impressions or telepathy -- than how to do it yourself. A few basic exercises and some quote-worthy stuff, but largely about Smith's own talents, development and shaping incidences. Not a learning/teaching tool.
in detail:
Personally, I found his short discussion of how easy it is to get pulled into realms of fantasy and what you want to see when exploring spiritual practices the most interesting, because that's the place I've often been at odds with people in the spiritual community.
We all know the "flowy robed people," who claim to talk to pixies and can't wait to meet Frodo, and the "spiritual conspiracy theorist" who believes the government puts mind controlling substances in ketchup to stop us from seeing auras.
Smith says: "Fantasy and imagination always have to be kept under control when you walk the spiritual path, as you’re already dealing with a subject that is difficult to prove in a world of logic."
Exactly. Especially when you're talking to people who have gone through some extreme loss, or are in a place of pain. You have to make sure you are as tangible and accurate as possible.
That is to say, Gordon Smith has his heart and mind (and talent) in the very right place, but he dwells too much on his personal experiences and "testimonies". Not in an arrogant way, but in the way of someone who, it seems, finds it difficult to take an interest in anything beyond their personal experience and interest fields.
March 17, 2018
Great advice from Gordon. Lots for the beginner and intermediate to learn here. Gordon's humility shines through and the book is full of examples of his gift. Well worth a read.
April 14, 2022
كتاب لطيف يحكي فيه المؤلف تجربته في الوساطة الروحية ويشرح بشكل مبسط عن الروحانيات والتواصل مع عالم الأرواح وكيف يمكن لهذه المواهب مساعدة الآخرين في الحياة.
December 20, 2019
Very interesting book. I've started meditating because of this book, so I guess I'll see where that takes me... 😊
April 13, 2019
Helloooo…Is There Anybody Out There?
After my brother died in 2017, I became interested in mediumship and the concept that we don’t really die. I felt strongly that my brother was still a presence but that I could not sense him the way I wanted of a blockage within me.
Still, I had no desire to go to a medium, though several were recommended by friends. Being a hard-core skeptic, I did not want to give a speck of identifying info to someone who if authentic, would not need to know anything about me at all to do their work. There is no such thing when you are paying for this service. Also, I felt that the messages that might have come through were between my brother and I and I didn’t want a stranger in the middle of that. Reading the book, Surviving Death by Leslie Kean educated me on the process of authenticating a medium and the rigorous controls that are put in place to ensure this authenticity.
When I came across this book through Hay House, I felt a sense of calm when I heard Smith speak but what really interested me was how to become more open to receiving messages myself. This book is simple and straightforward. It provides an easy guide to follow if you want to develop psychic gifts or to discover whether or not you have any. What I appreciated most were his clear explanations as to why many practicing mediums have to fish for information from their clients, what makes a good medium and why some are doing more harm than good. I was right to be wary, a very strong instinct of mine.
There is a lifetime of developmental work, that goes into mediumship and the work is ongoing. Much of it is boring, such as just sitting and meditating without any expectation that anything will happen at all. After reading this book, it is clear as to why so many who claim this gift really don’t have much to offer at all.
If this topic interests you, I would highly recommend this short guide and perhaps checking out more of Smith’s work on his website.
BRB Rating: Read It.
After my brother died in 2017, I became interested in mediumship and the concept that we don’t really die. I felt strongly that my brother was still a presence but that I could not sense him the way I wanted of a blockage within me.
Still, I had no desire to go to a medium, though several were recommended by friends. Being a hard-core skeptic, I did not want to give a speck of identifying info to someone who if authentic, would not need to know anything about me at all to do their work. There is no such thing when you are paying for this service. Also, I felt that the messages that might have come through were between my brother and I and I didn’t want a stranger in the middle of that. Reading the book, Surviving Death by Leslie Kean educated me on the process of authenticating a medium and the rigorous controls that are put in place to ensure this authenticity.
When I came across this book through Hay House, I felt a sense of calm when I heard Smith speak but what really interested me was how to become more open to receiving messages myself. This book is simple and straightforward. It provides an easy guide to follow if you want to develop psychic gifts or to discover whether or not you have any. What I appreciated most were his clear explanations as to why many practicing mediums have to fish for information from their clients, what makes a good medium and why some are doing more harm than good. I was right to be wary, a very strong instinct of mine.
There is a lifetime of developmental work, that goes into mediumship and the work is ongoing. Much of it is boring, such as just sitting and meditating without any expectation that anything will happen at all. After reading this book, it is clear as to why so many who claim this gift really don’t have much to offer at all.
If this topic interests you, I would highly recommend this short guide and perhaps checking out more of Smith’s work on his website.
BRB Rating: Read It.
August 24, 2022
An enjoyable read, it has a perfect mix of exercises, anecdotes and advice on mediumship, suited to anyone looking to develop their spiritual side!
September 29, 2017
A book that gives personal experience. Including practice methods to dive deeper into being a medium. Basic information but that is truly all is needed. Many over complicate the process. Well written. Great info and wrote by a reputable medium who is well respected.
October 28, 2018
الكتاب تمارين عملية بسيطة جدا لمن يرغب بأن يصبح وسيط روحي.. لم يعجبني إطلاقا ربما لأن توقعاتي كانت مختلفة عن المحتوى
August 30, 2025
Best book to read via mediumship
So direct. I'm so happy I bought this book. By far the best book I've read learning my mediumship. Kind of a old style learning but exactly what is needed. So many books try to connect to this new age style but Gordan was just so his own you get swept up & everything makes sense
So direct. I'm so happy I bought this book. By far the best book I've read learning my mediumship. Kind of a old style learning but exactly what is needed. So many books try to connect to this new age style but Gordan was just so his own you get swept up & everything makes sense
November 12, 2025
I was disappointed in this book as the only recommendation it gave was to meditate and join a circle if you can. It was mainly filled with anecdotes of the author’s experiences and it was very repetitive.
June 7, 2021
Great book lots of insightful information to get you started on your journey
April 25, 2023
Great book, very informative and spaced into nice sized chapters to take it in.
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