Thought to be destroyed in 1973, the official CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception not only survived, but can be found on Amazon. So what kind of James Bond-esque super spy secrets can we find in this declassified guide? Spycraft met magic during the cold war, the CIA turned to sleight of hand magical John Mulholland to teach agents how to spike drinks, palm documents and undercover communication techniques. Retired CIA officer Wallace and Intelligence historian Melton reproduced the guide with detailed illustrations and an extended intro.
Official CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception
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