Editing Invisibility (section)

== Fictional use ==
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[[File:Illustration to Richard Wagner's "Das Rheingold".jpg|thumb|upright=.85|[[Alberich]] puts on the [[Tarnhelm]] and vanishes; illustration by [[Arthur Rackham]] to [[Richard Wagner]]'s ''[[Das Rheingold]]'']]
In fiction, people or objects can be rendered completely invisible by several means:

* Magical objects such as [[Finger ring|ring]]s, [[cloak]]s and [[amulet]]s can be worn to grant the wearer permanent invisibility (or temporary invisibility until the object is taken off).<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Invisibility Cloak {{!}} Official Harry Potter Encyclopedia |url=https://www.harrypotter.com/fact-file/objects/the-invisibility-cloak |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=www.harrypotter.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Roll20 - Compendium and Rule Set Directory |url=https://roll20.net/compendium/dnd5e/Ring%20of%20Invisibility |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=Roll20 |language=en}}</ref>
* Magical [[potion]]s can be consumed to grant temporary or permanent invisibility.
* Magic spells can be cast on people or objects, usually giving temporary invisibility.
* Some mythical [[Legendary creature|creatures]] can make themselves invisible at will, such as in some tales in which [[leprechaun]]s or [[Chinese dragon]]s can shrink so much that humans cannot see them.
* In science fiction, the idea of a "[[cloaking device]]".
* Metal Gear Solid’s portrayal of the invisible “Man Who Sold The World” (Venom Snake) who is often associated with the song “Invisible” by Duran Duran.

In some works, the power of magic creates an effective means of invisibility by distracting anyone who might notice the character. But since the character is not truly invisible, the effect could be betrayed by mirrors or other reflective surfaces.

Where [[Magic (paranormal)|magical]] invisibility is concerned, the issue may arise of whether the [[clothing]] worn by and any items carried by the invisible being are also rendered invisible. In general they are also regarded as being invisible, but in some instances clothing remains visible and must be removed for the full invisibility effect.