How to remove a heavy mirror stuck with thick adhesive pads

What people tried

Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.

1. 1
   Cutting through the adhesive pads using thin wire such as piano wire or fishing line
2. 2
   Using wooden wedges and boards to slowly apply pressure until the mirror pops off
3. 3
   Using a razor blade
4. 4
   Using heat combined with a razor blade
5. 5
   Applying duct tape or packing tape in a crisscross pattern to contain shattering
6. 6
   Using wooden shims, a long prybar, or a putty knife to slowly pry the mirror away from adhesive
7. 7
   Hiring a professional handyman or a glazier
8. 8
   Adding a frame or trim to cover or alter the mirror instead of removing it

In their words

Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.