No, don't cross your eyes, it is not the same as the imaginary X-technique. The imaginary X-technique; notice 4 corners, soft gaze, notice pattern of white on the page.

When you say you only succeeded twice you mean on two books?

You can be a proficient PhotoReader when you see the blip.

You can be a proficient PhotoReader when you don't see the blip.

Don't believe me? Then see page 48 of the PhotoReading book 3rd Edition.

No blip, No problem. Means no problem... use imaginary X.

Alex