Collateral Magic is a speculative analysis of magic in the field, exploring how early television magician John Mulholland transitioned from performance to Central Intelligence Agency work in 1953. He authored The Official CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception, a guide merging Cold War spycraft with magical techniques, which was declassified in 1977.

• Explores the illusion of democracy through the lens of magic.
• Based on John Mulholland's declassified CIA manual.
• Connects Cold War spycraft with magical legerdemain.

Brand

Books

Style Code

AB8019

Colors

black/grey/white

Listed

September 18, 2025

Size Run

Adult

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Media/Books