Clairvoyance is the ability to perceive hidden or distant information beyond the range of human senses. In mentalism, clairvoyance effects rely on psychological techniques, peeking methods, the one-ahead principle, or oral codes to create the appearance of supernatural insight. A mentalist or mentalist duo such as The Clairvoyants use these mentalism techniques to reveal concealed objects, describe unseen locations, or provide information the performer could not know.

Clairvoyance is a popular theme in mentalism performances, framed as a psychic ability or heightened intuition. Clairvoyance methods include cold reading, hot reading, coded systems, and subtle cues allowing the performer to extract and reveal information. When combined with storytelling and theatrical presentation, clairvoyance evokes a sense of mystery and wonder at the performer’s apparent access to hidden knowledge.