(all) done with mirrors

(all) done with mirrors

Done using trickery, deception, or misdirection. Before computer generated effects, fantastic, unbelievable things in movies were all done with mirrors.
See also: done, mirror
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

all done with mirrors

achieved with an element of trickery.
This phrase alludes to the fact that conjuring tricks are often explained as being achieved through the skilful use of mirrors; compare with smoke and mirrors (at smoke).
See also: all, done, mirror
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

done with mirrors

verb
See done by mirrors
See also: done, mirror
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • (all) done by mirrors
  • all done with mirrors
  • done by mirrors
  • done with mirrors
  • mirror
  • done
  • no time like the present
  • no time like the present, there's
  • there's no time like the present
  • good and quickly seldom meet