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mirror magic?

  • 03-07-2010 12:53AM
    #1
    rugalo
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    as the title asks, does anyone know what it is? i heard someone talking about it and when i asked about it they couldnt really give me a straight answer, just something about looking into a mirror and seeing something strange and that it can be quiet scarry.does anyone have any experience with it?


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  • #2
    faceman
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    There are loads of urban legends about doing "magic" in front the mirror. I wouldnt give it much creedence to be honest.


  • #3
    allyJay
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    Yes there are a lot of myths and nonsense surrounding mirror magic, but many witches use mirrors for divination, rather like a crystal ball


  • #4
    Oryx
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    Its a form of 'scrying'. Using an object to obtain psychic information. Works on the principle that your mind can interpret random shapes and patterns into a recognisable message/information.

    There is also a myth that staring into a mirror in a darkened room will allow you to see the face of the dead/the devil or whatever your particular myth says. But all that is happening is your eyes are getting lazy in the same way that staring at a statue will cause you to think its moving. It is a weird thing to try, though.

    There are lots of films about spooky mirrors which add to the myths. Candyman and Mirrors (with Kiefer Sutherland) are two I can think of.


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