Airplay for Older iMacs

I hace iMac 2009, running 10.8.4
I understand that with newer iMacs you can now mirror your desktop to Apple TV. Is there a way, an add on, an app, something, that will enable older iMas like mine to enable it to be mirrored to my Apple TV (Black box)?
Thanks,
Jassy

AirPlay Mirroring isn't supported in your iMac > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5404
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