Why Do Holograms Look Like Magic?

Holograms look like magic because they seem to float in the air and move when you walk around them. Imagine a picture that’s not flat, it looks real, just like a person or object standing right there. Holograms use light from lasers to create these amazing 3D pictures.

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Examples

A birthday card with a holographic picture of a dancing unicorn that twirls when you tilt it.
A logo on your phone case that looks like it’s glowing from inside the screen.
A store window showing a floating 3D model of a car that turns as you walk by.

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