(all) done with mirrors phrase
Used to describe something carried out by using trick or misleading methods
The magic trick performed by the magician was amazing, it must have been done with mirrors.
That my wallet was exchanged fraudulently by him was all done with mirrors.
Clever methods used by experienced people in a specific domain to gain advantage
1. To carry out something foolish or risky
2. To carry out a trick
Used to say that it would be difficult for someone to successfully do something
Remeber to add "to be" before this phrase and "to be" must be conjugated according to its tense.
This term refers to the fact that certain conjuring tricks are explained as being accomplished by the clever use of mirrors
It was often said by a photographer when he would like small children to look at the camera and smile before he took a photo.
When the photographer said “watch the birdie”, all of us looked at the camera and smiled.