An Astonishing Optical Illusion Where Objects Appear to Change Shape in the Mirror

Dr. Kokichi Sugihara, an engineering professor at Meji University in Japan has created an absolutely astonishing optical illusion in which white cylinders appear to change shape in the mirror.

This amazing illusion won second place in the 2016 Best Illusion of the Year Contest. Since this video came out, Make Anything recreated and revealed how this trick was accomplished.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.

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