What Types of Readings and Services Does Maria Shaw Offer?

Maria Shaw, The French Quarter Medium, offers four main ways to get a reading: a 15-minute same-day phone call, a personal reading booked through her site, in-person readings by appointment (booked by email), and walk-in readings at psychic fairs and conventions. Which one fits you depends on how quickly you want an answer, whether you want to meet in person, and your budget. The site lists rates for in-person appointments ($249 / $499) and for fair readings ($20), but it does not publish a price for the 15-minute call or the personal reading, so confirm cost when you book.

The Four Service Options at a Glance

When Each Option Makes Sense

The 15-minute same-day call

Choose this if you have one focused question and want an answer today. The site advertises "SAME DAY SERVICE" and a 15-minute call, which suits a single topic rather than a broad life overview. Because no price is shown, ask about the fee before the call.

A personal reading

This is the option for a fuller, one-on-one session arranged directly with Maria. It appears under "Best Sellers," which suggests it is the most requested service, but the site does not state its length, format, or price. Treat it as the choice when you want more depth than a 15-minute call and don't need it the same day.

In-person readings by appointment

These are tied to her tour schedule. For example, the site lists in-person readings in the Minneapolis area (Bloomington, MN) on October 2, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., by appointment only, at $249 / $499. Booking is by email to [email protected], not through an online calendar, so plan for a reply before your preferred date. The two rates likely reflect different session lengths or formats, but the site does not explain the difference, so ask when you email.

Walk-in readings at fairs and conventions

This is the lowest-cost, lowest-commitment route. At listed events, fair admission is $5 and walk-in readings start at $20. Examples from the schedule:

• Bloomington, MN (Oct 3–4): Psychic Fun Fair with Char Savoie at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; walk-in readers and healers start at $20.
• Grand Blanc/Flint, MI (Oct 10): Best Western Plus, 12 noon–5:00 p.m.; $5 admission, $20 readings.
• Frankenmuth, MI (Oct 11): Bavarian Lodge, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; $5 admission, $20 readings.
• Saginaw, MI (Oct 29–Nov 1): Halloween Psychic Convention & Fair at the Saginaw Sheraton Four Points, with five rooms of activities, classes, lectures, and meals; fair admission $5, walk-in readings $20, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday–Sunday.

Walk-in readings are short by design, so they suit a quick question or a first impression rather than an in-depth session. At the Saginaw convention, the site advises booking early under the Maria Shaw Room Block because it sold out last year.

How to Decide

• Want an answer today, one question: the 15-minute same-day call.
• Want a longer private session, flexible on timing: a personal reading through the site.
• Want to meet in person near her tour stops: email [email protected] for an appointment at $249 / $499.
• Want to try a reading cheaply or catch her at an event: attend a fair for $5 admission and a $20 walk-in reading.

Before You Book

• Confirm unlisted prices. The site shows no price for the 15-minute call or the personal reading; ask before committing.
• Plan around the tour calendar. In-person appointments exist only on listed dates and locations, and booking is by email, so allow time for a response.
• Check event details. Fair hours and venues vary by city, and admission ($5) is separate from the reading fee ($20).
• For the Saginaw convention, book early under the Maria Shaw Room Block, since it sold out the previous year.