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Magic Mirror

An immersive AR installation that turns any space into a portal. Physical mirror hardware, a bespoke app, a full CMS and Snapchat AR — all in one seamless product.

Type Immersive Installation
Platform Snapchat AR · Custom App
Ideal for Retail · Events · Brand Activation
Status Available Now

A mirror that sees
beyond the physical

Magic Mirror is a complete turnkey AR installation product by Verticar. At its heart is a large-format display designed to look and behave like a mirror — except it overlays digital AR content directly onto the live camera feed, creating a fully immersive interaction that feels like magic.

Unlike one-off app-based AR, Magic Mirror is a permanent or temporary installation built for high-traffic locations: boutique retail stores, event activations, brand pop-ups, and hotel lobbies. Guests step up and instantly see themselves transformed by AR effects — no phone, no download, no friction.

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Four layers.
One product.

Every Magic Mirror installation comes with hardware, software, Snapchat AR content, and an operator CMS — all designed and built by Verticar.

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Hardware Display

High-brightness display panel with a semi-transparent mirror film and integrated wide-angle camera. Kiosk or wall-mounted options available in custom sizes from 43" to 85".

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Custom App

Purpose-built iOS / Android app that powers the installation. Handles AR rendering, camera input, touch interaction and connects to the cloud CMS in real time.

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Content CMS

A headless content management system built specifically for Magic Mirror. Brand teams can update AR experiences, schedule campaigns and pull analytics — no developer needed.

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Snapchat AR Lenses

We build custom Lens Studio AR experiences optimised for the mirror form factor: full-body tracking, face filters, product try-ons, interactive games and more.

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Analytics Dashboard

Real-time engagement data: session count, dwell time, interaction depth, and scan-to-share rates. Export reports or integrate with your existing marketing stack.

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Snapcode Integration

Every session can generate a personal Snapcode that lets guests continue the AR experience on their own phone — bridging the physical and mobile journey seamlessly.

Full-body AR.
Instant product try-on.

Magic Mirror supports the full spectrum of Snapchat Lens Studio capabilities — from character overlays that dress guests head-to-toe, to precise product try-on that places accessories, makeup and clothing onto their real reflection.

Full-Body Character

Character & Costume AR

Full-body tracking overlays complete outfits, characters and brand mascots directly onto guests — no markers, no triggers. Just step up and transform.

Product Try-On

Virtual Product Try-On

Bags, shoes, accessories, makeup — placed onto the guest's real reflection with precision. Let shoppers experience the product before they buy.

Walk up.
The magic begins.

No phone. No app. No QR code. Guests simply approach the mirror and the AR experience activates automatically via motion detection. The Snapchat Lens loads in seconds, wrapping around the guest in real time.

Magic Mirror is built for high-traffic environments — the experience is instant, intuitive and spectacular from the very first frame.

Step up. See the magic.

Magic Mirror is designed for zero-friction engagement. From first look to social share in under 10 seconds.

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Approach

Guest walks up to the mirror and sees a live camera feed overlaid on the display — it looks like a real mirror with a glowing edge.

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Activate

Motion detection triggers the AR experience. The Snapchat Lens loads and wraps around the guest in real time — no touch, no phone required.

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Interact

Guests interact via gestures or the touch frame — trying on products, exploring brand worlds, playing games, or taking snapshots.

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Share

A Snapcode appears on screen. Guests scan it to send the AR experience directly to their Snapchat — extending reach far beyond the installation.

Magic Mirror
in the wild

From luxury department stores to sports retail — Magic Mirror has been deployed across some of the world's most prestigious retail and brand environments.

De Bijenkorf

Deployed in De Bijenkorf — the Netherlands' most iconic premium department store — Magic Mirror created an unmissable centrepiece experience for their flagship floors. Guests tried on exclusive AR looks from luxury brands, generating thousands of social shares across Snapchat and Instagram.

Luxury Retail Amsterdam Full-body AR
Sports Retail · 2024

JD Sports

Hand-tracking AR experience for JD Sports — guests interact with the mirror using natural gestures to browse and virtually try on sneakers and apparel. No touch screen required.

Luxury Fashion · 2024

Ralph Lauren

AR bag try-on experience for Ralph Lauren — shoppers hold up an item and the mirror overlays complementary looks and accessories, creating a full styled AR world around each piece.

Also deployed for: Atlantis The Palm · Lancôme · Yves Saint Laurent · and more

Built for
every activation

  • Luxury Retail: Let shoppers try on makeup, accessories or clothing via AR before buying — frictionless, memorable, shareable.
  • Brand Pop-ups: Create a centrepiece installation that draws crowds and generates organic social content at events and festivals.
  • Hotel & Hospitality: Lobby installations that delight guests and associate your brand with innovation and surprise.
  • Fashion Shows: Augment the runway experience with virtual looks, backstage worlds and real-time brand storytelling.
  • Museums & Exhibitions: Bring static artefacts to life, offering interactive educational content through full-body AR overlays.
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Engineered for
performance

Display sizes 43" / 55" / 65" / 75" / 85"
AR platform Snapchat Lens Studio
Camera 4K wide-angle, 60fps
Tracking Full-body, face, hands
App platforms iOS · Android · Custom OS
CMS access Web-based, real-time
Connectivity Wi-Fi · 4G/5G hotspot backup
Analytics Real-time dashboard + CSV export
Languages Multi-language UI support
Setup time Under 2 hours (wall-mount)

Ready to bring
Magic Mirror to your brand?

From concept to installation, Verticar handles everything. Tell us about your activation and we'll design a Magic Mirror experience that fits your space, audience and goals.