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January 18 - Liberace Is Going Back On Tour...As A Hologram

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More than 25 years after his death, it looks as if Liberace is headed back out on tour thanks to some technological help. The legendary performer is set to make his return to the stage sometime this year as a sort of “hologram”, with his unveiling taking place in Las Vegas, where he made a name for himself as a showman.

Many will use the word hologram, but that technically isn’t correct. While it will look like a hologram up on stage, the technology is actually a signature kind of illusion, created by a mixture of software, new projection techniques, and optical trickery aided by what’s called Pepper’s Ghost.

Apparently, the “hologram” won’t just be a typical projection, but one that will actually be able to “interact” with audience members. In fact, Jonathan Warren, the chairman of the Liberace Foundation, said in a release that those who attend the show will be able to “ feel the warmth from his heart, the sparkle of his eye”.

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