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that the CIA hired a magician named John Mulholland in the 1950s to write a magic book for spies. The manual explained how spies could use skills like sleight of hand to poison an enemy s drink, or to steal documents. Mulholland was also employed by the CIA to explore paranormal activities.

Feb 14, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that the CIA hired a magician named John Mulholland in the 1950s to write a “magic book” for spies. The manual explained how spies could use skills like sleight of hand to poison an enemy’s drink, or to steal documents. Mulholland was also employed by the CIA to explore paranormal activities.

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