mind reader

a person professing the ability of mind reading, especially as a professional entertainer.

Origin of mind reader

First recorded in 1885–90

For a long time he sat staring at it; yet it would not have required a mind-reader to tell that he made nothing of it.

Riddle of the Storm |Roy J. Snell
Antonino looked at the speaker as one regards the mind-reader who has answered to the point.

The Son of Clemenceau |Alexandre (fils) Dumas
“Kind of mind-reader, I fancy,” he added, blushing a trifle.

The Pursuit of the House-Boat |John Kendrick Bangs
"I think you must be a mind-reader, Mr. Speranza," she declared.

The Portygee |Joseph Crosby Lincoln

At this particular moment a mind-reader would have been justified in regarding P. Sybarite with suspicion.

The Day of Days |Louis Joseph Vance

mind-reader

a person seemingly able to discern the thoughts of another

mind-reading, noun