<p>From Bond to Bourne, Hollywood’s obsession with spies is well known. But the reverse is also true: Intelligence agencies have long looked to the silver screen as inspiration for the development of next-generation gadgets, technology and disguises.</p>

From Bond to Bourne, Hollywood’s obsession with spies is well known. But the reverse is also true: Intelligence agencies have long looked to the silver screen as inspiration for the development of next-generation gadgets, technology and disguises.

<p>From Bond to Bourne, Hollywood’s obsession with spies is well known. But the reverse is also true: Intelligence agencies have long looked to the silver screen as inspiration for the development of next-generation gadgets, technology&nbsp;and disguises.</p>

Movie Magic

Join us as we explore the murky crossroads where magic and espionage meet. From vaudeville tricksters deployed to the battlefields of World War II to the wizards of Langley, forget whatever you think you know about the business of espionage. Because the truth is a wilderness of Smoke and Mirrors. Produced by Adam Kirszner.

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Movie Magic

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