Only one item on this table is real — and thousands of people can't figure it out

This looks like an ordinary table, right?

But what if we were to tell you only one thing on the table is three-dimensional.

A new video by YouTube user Brusspup uploaded on Tuesday is forcing audiences to question the way we perceive reality with “Amazing Anamorphic Illusions II.”

In the video, Brusspup displays a table topped with a notebook, a camera, mirror, Rubik's Cube, and even a picture of a cat. The twist? Every single one of these items is actually a 2D print out. Brusspup demonstrates this by fixating on each object in turn before moving it around the table to show how the forced perspective trick works. Our minds may see a mirror, Rubik’s Cube, and solo cup, but in reality, the print out looks distorted unless you have it perfectly placed. The only exception is the hat in the center of the table. hat youtube perspective trick YouTube It’s an incredible optical illusion, but it’s not a new one. The forced perspective trick has been around since the Renaissance when Leonardo DaVinci drew his “Leonardo’s Eye” that appears elongated until you angle the paper away from yourself. Today, anamorphic illusions or “slant art” is used in everything from fine art to children’s books. The video isn’t Brusspup’s first foray into anamorphic illusions. In 2012, Brusspup uploaded a similar video with another Rubik's Cube, painter's tape, and a very realistic sneaker that were all 2D print outs that were designed to appear realistic. That video has over 27 million views on YouTube. It’s likely that Brusspup’s latest video could go equally as viral, especially because of its mind-bending ending where it’s revealed the entire table is a print out. "I've always wanted to try another one of these videos so here it is," Brusspup said on YouTube. "There is no trick editing or cuts. All of the objects are just prints, except for the objects that are off to the sides." Brusspup even included links to high-resolution pictures the camera, mirror, and solo cup so you can try the optical trick for yourself. Otherwise, watch the full video here or visit Brusspup’s channel to see more incredible videos.

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