{"product_id":"some-shadowy-paths-and-by-ways-brother-shadow-1","title":"Some Shadowy Paths and By Ways - Brother Shadow","description":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis latest volume by Brother Shadow is a genuine treasure trove of routines refined through years of performance. Many of his most cherished effects—thoroughly audience-tested—are gathered here for the first time in a single, substantial work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eReaders familiar with Brother Shadow’s earlier writings will find the same clear, accessible style, enriched by engaging narratives and meticulously detailed presentations. True to his approach, the methods remain elegantly simple, free of complex sleights. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe softcover volume spans across twenty-seven chapters and presents twenty-three complete magical routines. Each has been carefully honed to deliver pure entertainment through the seamless interplay of storytelling and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBeyond teaching the mechanics of each effect, Brother Shadow offers invaluable guidance on presentation. Sage advice and thoughtful commentary appear throughout, equipping the reader not merely to perform the material, but to present it with genuine impact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbout the Author: Carl Herron (Brother Shadow)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCarl Herron had a colorful background that heavily influenced his work:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe grew up immersed in carnival, vaudeville, and pitchman culture. His father was a pitchman and carnival performer, and young Carl started \"shilling\" (attracting crowds) for him at age 6 in New York.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily influences included Native American (Sioux) heritage on his mother's side, which shaped his Pagan beliefs, respect for nature, herbs, legends, and storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe performed neighborhood magic shows by age 12 and emphasized \u003cstrong\u003estorytelling\u003c\/strong\u003e as a core element of effective magic—making routines engaging and immersive, much like a pitchman's sales pitch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey mentors in bizarre magick included \u003cstrong\u003eTony Andruzzi (Masklyn ye Mage), Punx,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Cameron.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stevens Magic Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130448523316,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1461\/6628\/files\/20260417_121816-removebg-preview.png?v=1776446448","url":"https:\/\/stevensmagic.com\/products\/some-shadowy-paths-and-by-ways-brother-shadow-1","provider":"Stevens Magic Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}