In conclusion to this overview, a very large component of the study of psychic skills is the experience of channeling information from other dimensions, which is a study in itself. This includes the process known as mediumship, in which mediums are in communication with discarnate souls and transmit information to the living in gatherings called "séances." A similar way to get in touch with out-of-body sources is through the use of the Ouija Board, which has letters and numbers on it to which a pointer can go to spell out messages. Some people have attempted automatic writing in this vein, in which they hold a pen loosely and wait for it to move of its own accord.

As to the work of psychics and readers in the art of channeling, there are many types of practitioners. They range from full-trance operators such as the famous Edgar Cayce, who was able to see the body of those requiring medical readings while he was unconscious, to faith healers rapt in prayer. Many psychics are known as conscious intuitive consultants, and give their impressions. The art of channeling is varied and reflects the greater or lesser personality involvement of the person who is doing the channeling work. Channeling is mediumship. Sources for this information range from anonymous origins to spirit guides with names, who sometimes aid the mediums in contacting and facilitating communications from deceased family members.