Chinese magic mirror

Okay kiddo, are you familiar with mirrors? They are objects that reflect the light and show you a reflection of yourself. A Chinese magic mirror is a special kind of mirror that has been around for over 2000 years in China.

So how is a Chinese magic mirror different than a regular mirror? Well, when you look at a regular mirror, you see your own reflection in it, right? But when you look at a Chinese magic mirror, you see something very different! You see Chinese characters and patterns on the surface of the mirror.

You might be wondering how this happens. Chinese magic mirrors are made using a special process. When the mirror is being made, certain chemicals are used to create a thin layer of bronze on the back of the mirror. This layer is then polished until it is very smooth.

Now here is where things get really interesting. The bronze layer on the back of the mirror is not completely smooth. It has tiny bumps and ridges all over it. These bumps and ridges create patterns on the surface of the mirror when light shines on it.

When you shine a light on the mirror, the light reflects off the bumps and ridges in a special way that creates the Chinese characters and patterns you see. It's like magic!

But that's not all. Chinese magic mirrors are also special because they have a hidden message on them. When you shine a light on the mirror from a certain angle, you can see a message that is usually some kind of proverb or saying.

So there you have it kiddo, a Chinese magic mirror is a special kind of mirror that has Chinese characters and patterns on the surface and a hidden message that appears when you shine a light on it. It's like having a secret message in a mirror!