“The Hobbit,” J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy-adventure tale of a hesitant hobbit, 13 dwarves, and a gray-robed wizard, was published 75 years ago this September. A more urgent date for many: the ...

Morrissey’s oil paintings are skillful and gorgeous, particularly his portraits of the bearded, crimson-robed wizard; his hero, though, is quite static and doesn’t betray much emotion.

Oberon Zell-Ravenheart, 68, of Catoti, California, has dedicated his life to studying the Dark Arts - even doing the shopping in his wizard costume and wand.

The robed wizard gave high-fives and was ushered forward. The man behind the beard was Joe Zimmer, part of an Orlando-based group of […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now.