Dream telepathy is the telepathic communication with another person during a dream state, often presented as a demonstration of psychic or subconscious connection. In magic and mentalism, dream telepathy effects rely on psychological techniques, pre-show preparation, or cleverly crafted narratives to simulate the transmission of thoughts, emotions, or images between individuals while asleep. Performers create the appearance of shared dreams or mental links that transcend physical boundaries.

The dream telepathy theme in mentalism performances is framed as a psychic phenomenon involving mutual dreams, precognitive insights, or emotional exchanges. Dream telepathy methods include cold reading, hot reading, dual-reality techniques, and pre-arranged cues to create the illusion of dream-based communication.