This article offers an exploratory study of a group of psychics. Data were obtained on the impression management techniques used by these psychics as they attempt to legitimate their status and neutralize a spoiled identity. These techniques take place in the context of explaining pathways into the occupation and experiences within. The main techniques used were (1) focusing of mysticism by stressing the hereditary nature of their ability and romantic pathways into their occupation and (2) affirming professionalism by combining the use of jargon with the strategy of redefinition, and focusing on their commitment to formal education and the learned nature of their skills. Data were obtained through observations of, interactions with, and interviews with psychics performing in their occupation. Interviews ranged in length from 20 minutes to 2 hours.