乍看上去，它完全象是一位炼金术士的幻术。

At first glance, it all seems an alchemist's illusion.

服务员像变幻术似地从厨房里端出一份热气腾腾的午餐。

The waiter appeared like magic from the kitchen with a steaming hot lunch.

他可以表演的幻术几乎无所不包，虽然他永远不说出个中秘诀。

He could produce almost any illusion, though he was not saying how.

检察官德鲁·罗宾逊认为这种基因的证据是“魔术师的幻术”，目的是把陪审团呼悠晕了。

Prosecutor Drew Robinson thinks this genetic evidence is "smoke and mirrors," aimed at confusing the jury.