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Jacques Lacan describes the negative aspects of the Imaginary process implied in the mirror stage through which the ego is structured wrongly, thus, mis-recognizing it as a true self. However, the Imaginary ego is a driving force in terms of creating our social subjects. If the ego is not formed, mental representation could be impossible. By the result, fantasy could not be initiated through which humans ultimately make their social relations with the world. Therefore, without it, our social subjects also cannot be constructed. In Through the Magic Mirror, a young boy, Toby enters a mirror where he experiences his amazing fantasy. While he enjoys his ‘imaginary play,’ he is driven to achieve his wisdom and insight after overcoming his inner problems by enjoying ‘the game of illusion.’ Instead of being a prisoner of illusions, this uncanny fantasy leads him gaining an enlightenment of life - finally dismantling his dull, tedious and tiresome life. The imaginative fantasy provides him not only his growth and development but also the potentials for his liberation and freedom. This is the creative meaning of ‘the game of illusions’ occurring in joy and happiness.