In 1947, Hungarian-born British physicist Dennis Gabor was experimenting with the wave-like nature of light. Liberace, a Wisconsin-born pianist, was perfecting his own style of pop classical music with a flair that couldn't be rivaled.

Neither could have imagined their endeavors would cross for a first-of-its-kind experience in Las Vegas, of all places. In fact, it would have been impossible for anyone to predict the odd pairing of pursuits—Gabor receiving the Nobel Prize for his invention of holography and Liberace receiving the title of Mr. Showmanship.

But when Hologram USA announced its plans last month to create a full-scale Liberace hologram show in Las Vegas (in partnership with the Liberace Foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts), it seemed perfect. This is, after all, the land where superb technological innovation meets sheer entertainment to create simulated experiences, be it cities, world landmarks or historical eras.

In its press release, Hologram USA uses the word "lifelike" and quotes CEO Alki David: "The show will be staged in such a way that Liberace will be able to interact with the audience—the suspension of disbelief the performance will cause will leave fans certain he has come back."

The news comes at a time when science has discovered a way to create holograms that people can touch and feel, and reports that a three-dimensional hologram of Gandhi is being readied for a museum in India, as well as Paul McCartney appearing as a hologram in his "Hope for the Future" video and Kurt Cobain irreverently depicted as a hologram on South Park. There is also the still-discussed holographic appearance of Tupac Shakur at Coachella and a recent holographic Jimmy Kimmel appearance onstage at the Country Music Awards.

But it makes the most sense that a large-scale holographic endeavor would launch in Las Vegas before going on tour, and that a simulated Liberace would lead the way.

Hologram USA hasn't announced the launch date for the performance, its first to include a feature-length live show, only stating it has begun working on the project and that it will include the use of artifacts—of which the foundation has plenty—"to ensure a truly authentic Liberace experience."

To this, we say: Welcome back, Liberace.