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Effect: By means of this spell, the magic-user
changes a normal mirror into a scrying device similar to a crystal ball.

The details of the use of such a scrying device are found on p. 141 of
the DMG under the description for the crystal ball. The mirror used
must be of finely wrought and highly polished silver of a minimum cost
of 1,000 gp. This mirror is not harmed by casting of the spell as are the
other material components -- the eye of a hawk, an eagle, or even a
roc, and nitric acid, copper and zinc
(cf. 5th-level cleric spell magic font and 2nd-level druid spell reflecting pool).
The following spells can
be cast through a magic mirror: comprehend languages, read magic,
tongues, infravision, and ultravision. The following spells have a 5%
chance per level of the caster of operating correctly if cast through the
magic mirror: detect magic, detect good/evil, message, and detect illusion.
There is a chance of the target realizing he or she is being
watched. The base chance for a target to detect any crystal ball-like
spell is listed in the crystal ball item description, with the following additions:
A cavalier has a base 5% chance of detecting scrying and a
barbarian has a base 1% chance.

MC: The mirror used
must be of finely wrought and highly polished silver of a minimum cost
of 1,000 gp. This mirror is not harmed by casting of the spell as are the
other material components -- the eye of a hawk, an eagle, or even a
roc, and nitric acid, copper and zinc
(cf. 5th-level cleric spell magic font and 2nd-level druid spell reflecting pool).

Illusionist: This spell is virtually the same as the 4thlevel
magic-user spell of the same name. It uses the same material
components, except that if the illusionist casts a vision spell in place
of the normal material components, the mirror will scry properly, although
the vision spell will not function normally.

Magic Mirror

A Magic Mirror can be used in the same way as your crystal ball
or scrying bowl. To make a Magic Mirror you should prepare it as
the full moon wanes. Ideally you should leave it for one whole cycle
of the moon before using it for scrying, turning back negativity or
any other magial purpose. Some practitioners will simplify the
procedure by merely spraying black enamel paint on the back of a
sheet of thick glass. Others may choose to use a double-sided
round mirror, with the thought that the magnifying side enhances
any working they do. Whatever method  you choose, remember to
consecrate your mirror before you use it.

YOU WILL NEED
8in x 10in photo frame with a removable back and removable glass
Black high-gloss paint (not aerosol spray)
Dried and powdered psychic-enhancing herbs such as hyssop, dragon's blood, orris root, anise seed and any variety of dried moss
Disposable mixing container
Paintbrush

METHOD
Mix the paint and herbs together until you have a thick, tar-like substance
While mixing, visualize the light of the moon entering the paint and say:

By the Moon's darkest light,
Perception of the night,
Become part of my skills,
And thus banish all ills.

Paint one side of the glass with the paint-herb mixture using long, straight strokes.
Cover the surface completely, leaving no gaps.
When dry, re-assemble the frame with the painted side down so that the flat unpainted side shows through the frame.

Leave your mirror outside in moonlight for as long as you can; otherwise keep it covered by a dark cloth.

Your Mirror can also be used to reflect negativity back to
where it belongs. If you do use it for this purpose, you should
cleanse it and re-consecrate it for the purposes of scrying.

- Natural Magic, page 162. by Pamela J. Ball. Arcturus, 2002.