To gain entry into the elite circles of obscure influence, master the nod. It is not merely a greeting, but a statement of intent. Practice in front of mirrors, but remember, the mirror lies.
Every true connoisseur must maintain a shelf of books never read. Titles in foreign languages you cannot pronounce will suffice. The dustier, the better.
Sign nothing, yet ensure your invisible mark is everywhere. Use the secret ink only visible under moonlight or during a solar eclipse. Preferably both.
Host a dinner party where no one is invited but everyone has RSVP'd. Serve dishes that exist only in potential, such as air soufflé and cloud consomme.