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The Bay Area has long been associated with countercultural movements — whether it was the Beats of the s, the hippies of the s or the Black Panthers of the s. From a young age, LaVey had an interest in magic, the supernatural, and the idea of trickery. That distinction was perhaps a precursor to the later development of his satanic philosophy, which advocates for bestowing kindness on those who deserve it, but seeking revenge on those who wrong you.

That curious nature led LaVey to pursue somewhat unusual jobs. He also claimed to have briefly been a crime scene photographer for the SFPD, although there are no official records to back that up. Some have suggested that LaVey may have embellished some details of his early life, but The Church of Satan, on its site, contends it has evidence to support his claims.

LaVey is also known to have worked as an organist and musician and performed at clubs around San Francisco beginning in the late s. By the early s, he was already cultivating the kind of dark aesthetic and occult interests that would lead him to found his church.

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The house had a brick staircase leading up to the front door, with a parlor and a bar downstairs. The room that would become the primary ritual chamber contained a large mantle piece, one that would be featured prominently in future ceremonies. Barton says LaVey surrounded himself with friends who shared similar interests.