“At the CIA, the identical-twin illusion became know as “identity transfer.” An officer would disappear from one location and reappear somewhere elese as the same or a different person. When this was properly staged, surveillance teams were never aware of the switch… actual transfer involved only a few minutes at the most, and was nearly impossible for even a trained observer to detect.” -- (p 33) …In the late 1970s, Hollywood makeup artist John Chambers worked with CIA technicians to create a new generation of face masks using techniques developed for the hit movie Planet of the Apes. His masks blended articulated facial elements to appear “lifelike” when individuals talked or blinked their eyes. Illusions created with the new masks could withstand scrutiny for several hours or longer. More elaborate disquise could effect an ethnic or gender change as well. Custom clothing altered body type and weight distribution and dental appliances altered facial features and speech tone. Hair could be dyed [quickly…from a secret bottle] and makeup employed to give a younger or older appearance.” -- Fun book: "The Official CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception"
Posted on: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:34:31 +0000
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