Now You Don't: When Espionage Meets Magic
Summary
The article explores the overlap between espionage and magic, tracing how spies and magicians have used deception, misdirection, and manipulation throughout history. It highlights examples from Houdin to modern intelligence practices (e.g., JTRIG and online covert action), and discusses how narratives are engineered to influence public perception, sometimes blurring the line between entertainment, propaganda, and covert operations.