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An Evening With Whitney delights fans, but raises questions about the ethics of hologram showsWhitney Houston bursts back into existence from a nucleus of light. She is projected on a transparent screen hanging behind the backup dancers and in front of the band, her face ethereal, her body draped in a glittery gold gown, arms opening to the audience. She’s just slightly transparent and her skin has a filtered glow. The first bars of “Higher Love” play. Her gilded skirt brushes the solid floor. As she sings, keywords flash on the screen like karaoke prompts, and the live backup dancers perform energetic moves, their outfits adding sparkle to all the other sparkle. When the song ends, without hesitation, the audience begins to clap.Harrah’s Showroom is a small theater 544 seats all stationed at a distance from the stage that feels intimate. Tickets cost $47 to $92 plus fees, and the show is every night except Mondays. On the way up the escalator to An Evening With Whitney: The