Encasing a star in a perfect insulator

Suppose that I have come into possession of a substance, technology, or spell that functions as a perfect insulator and reflector. No energy can pass through it, and is instead reflected back the way it came.

Now suppose that I completely encase a star in this stuff, cutting off any radiation of heat or magnetic fields from the star. This should have the effect of preventing the star from releasing heat by radiation, leaving the heat to build up indefinitely.

Theoretically, then, what would be the effect of this on the star itself? Does removing the ability to release heat change the behaviour of the star in any way?

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