Conversation so far:
How did Jim Steranko learn about illusion?
By his account, Jim Steranko learned stage magic using paraphernalia from his father's stage magician act.
Where did Jim Steranko perform his illusions?
In Jim Steranko's teens, he spent several summers working with circuses and carnivals, working his way up to sideshow performer as a fire-eater.
When did Jim Steranko get into music?
Up through his early 20s, Jim Steranko formed his own band during the early days of rock and roll.

Question: Did he get into trouble?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Jim Steranko get into trouble?