How to Do a Brush Pass Like a Cold War Spy

You can see your contact in the sea of faces but can't acknowledge him. A single glance, or a wrong move from someone else, could end your years of hard work, not to mention the rest of your life.Here comes the brush pass. It was a technique that was perfected in the Cold War. Spies could exchange documents, small amounts of money or other items without appearing to be involved. In a brief moment of choreographed interaction, two operatives would walk past each and exchange critical intelligence.The brush pass is a master art of secret agent subterfuge. It requires subtle technique and magician-like sleight of hand. It's an art form of subterfuge that requires a magician-like touch and subtle technique. Ted Slampyak, Illustration

This article originally appeared on The Art of Manliness.