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SOME optical illusions are so good they make you see things that aren't there.

Others, like the one below, will trick your mind into thinking objects are invisible.

This optical illusion makes the White Queen appear invisible on the chessboard
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This optical illusion makes the White Queen appear invisible on the chessboardCredit: Matt Pritchard/Best Illusion of the Year Contest
The queen is hidden by an anamorphic camouflage illusion
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The queen is hidden by an anamorphic camouflage illusionCredit: Matt Pritchard/Best Illusion of the Year Contest
This effect, however, will only work from one perspective, as shown above
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This effect, however, will only work from one perspective, as shown aboveCredit: Matt Pritchard/Best Illusion of the Year Contest

So, can you figure out the hidden item?

This illusion features a chess board and its reflection in a mirror.

When you look in the mirror, however, you will see a phantom White Queen that is not visible on the chessboard itself.

The effect leaves a mysterious empty square in the foreground.

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According to the website, the illusion creates a "camouflaged invisibility cloak that shields the Queen from one viewing angle."

When viewed from a second angle, from the mirror's reflection, the shield's shape and pattern also hides its presence.

This anamorphic camouflage looks like a flat surface.

And it tricks the human eye by making objects appear invisible.

Optical illusions show how deceptive our own eyes can be.

This mind-bending video appears to show a corgi being thrown out of a plane in mid-air.

While another confusing picture looks like a massive crowd at a concert at first glance but, can you tell what's really going on?

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