The CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception

Now available as an eBook version — uncover the real espionage techniques once used by the CIA.

Once a top-secret training manual for CIA field operatives during the tense early years of the Cold War, The Official CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception reveals the fascinating intersection between espionage and illusion. Originally part of the infamous MK-ULTRA program, this extraordinary handbook was designed to teach agents how to deceive, distract, and outsmart their adversaries through techniques of sleight of hand, concealment, and misdirection.

Written by John Mulholland, America’s most celebrated magician of the 1950s, the manual was believed lost for decades until it was rediscovered and published by former CIA gadgeteer Robert Wallace and intelligence historian H. Keith Melton.

This remarkable book provides a rare glimpse into Cold War spycraft, showing how intelligence officers used principles of stage magic to survive and succeed in the field. Both a historical document and a captivating read, it offers insight into the covert operations and psychological tactics that shaped modern espionage.

Perfect for history buffs, magic enthusiasts, and spy aficionados, The Official CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception stands as a testament to the creativity and ingenuity behind real-world intelligence work.

Key Features:

• 🕵️ Authentic CIA training material once classified under the MK-ULTRA program
• ✋ Step-by-step deception and sleight of hand techniques taught to real agents
  
• 💡 Perfect for fans of spy history, intelligence studies, or stage magic
  

Specifications:

• Authors: H. Keith Melton & Robert Wallace
• Original Author: John Mulholland
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Language: English
• Pages: 272
• ISBN: 9780061725906

Discover the secrets of Cold War espionage — where magic met spycraft.
Now you can own the once-classified CIA manual that taught agents how to disappear in plain sight.