You won't be able to do anything of that scale for quite a while, but yes. The general gist of it. Illusion, even itty bitty ones, can be delivered quite effectively. A moment of confusion is all you need to deploy a strategy of cunning and trickery.

Clever placement is almost as important as skill.

[ he knew that Hiro would have a knack for it, just like he knew Jason would, too. both of them, while occasionally stumbling to find their footing, were chaotic. there were wants and needs and lies already there. illusion, in what used to be Loki's art, could be fostered in others. while he had thoughts of keeping it to himself, he knew that with both Hiro and Jason's reputations, that there would be trouble coming. there was a part of him that didn't want to see them without a way of defending themselves.

maybe it was easier because he found people like him, or possibly because he wasn't used to the prospect of having possible friends. ]