Someone close tome told me he's 32nd degree mason- how to verify?

The ceremony is not to be divulged to the uninitiated.. and they certainly would not divulged any esoteric knowledge pertaining to the higher degrees, especially to the profane. If he did, then he would be violating his oath. I'm sure most of the rituals can be exposed via books and youtube rats, but no Mason is good standing would ever violate is oath. So if he did start talking then he's not a Mason.

"I spake openly to the world;" and "in secret have I said nothing."

That is actually not true. You people have been watching too many of those youtube vids, lol. If this individual started to divulge certain esoteric knowledge or inner rituals, then he would be suspect...