A great part of the creation, spread and perpetuation of mankind’s various systems of attitudes, myths, morals and beliefs flow from original and/or continuing influences of shamanic persuasion by charismatic showmen of many types, whose persuasive endeavors, their Shows, run gamuts from Great Truths to shams and delusions, even to mass extinctions. They are the instigators of “all” that is exalting, good, horrible and “interesting” in the human condition. Like Lot’s wife, they form great lingering pillars in our societies, histories, religions and everyday attitudes. Their influence in our lives is unavoidable, like them or not. This brace of two ...