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mentalism

/mɛnˈtælɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does mentalism mean?

noun

The practice of claiming to possess supernatural or paranormal abilities, such as telepathy or clairvoyance, or the art of creating the illusion of such abilities.

Example

"The mentalist's performance was a blend of magic and suggestion, leaving the audience wondering what was real and what was not."

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