An Introduction to Celebrity Protection and Touring: A Guide to Mastering the Business of VIP Protection

The best way I can describe this book is educational, entertaining (edutainment), insightful, and pretty exhausting. What I mean by exhausting is that the book gives you a very detailed and in depth look of what it really means to be a successful protector in the celebrity feild. Understanding the responsibilities of the celebrity client helps you better understand your role as the protector. As you turn each page, and a new concept was introduced, you start to realize there are more layers to the operational elements of a protective agent than you thought. It takes more than just muscle to be the best. By the time you get to the end of the book, you exhale a bit and say "wow, they do a lot". I enjoyed the way Elijah shared industry insight without complicating the text. Celebrities are interesting creatures and the Entertainment industry as a whole is an interesting ecosystem to be a part of, so to see how each feild interacts with one another speaks again to the insight Elijah shares on how to balance your primary goal with no snafus, whether it's a quick grocery store run, an award show or going out on a world tour. These anecdotes are eye opening and speak to the many layers agents work through and it also makes you applaud those who make it look easy. There is more to what they do than the standard yet stern directives of the "get out there way, make a path, coming through" jargon that we are used too. I enjoyed the added trade secrets of how to get your food in the door especially if you feel your chances are limited because you dont live in a big city. Elijah found ways to offer career advise on entry points as well as some of the pitfalls and challenges of choosing this career path. The book was well done indeed. A good read indeed, thanks Guru Shaw.

This is a copy of an email I sent to Elijah about his book, earlier today.Elijah,I have had your book for a while, but could never find the time to read it.Finally, this past 1 1/2 weeks, while working with a client 24-7, I found time.Excellent read, very informative, and enjoyed the way you broke down the sections.I will be purchasing copies for my guys to read!Continued success in your endeavors!*Further, my speciality is working as a “Solo Practitioner” and I am also a certified security driver (ISDA), and as such know absolutely nothing about working a “Red Carpet” event in Hollywood, which is a little different then working the Red Carpet at the Derby every year, so I learned a lot.Being in this business for as long as I have, it was still a very informative read, and one book I will be giving to my guys to read, learn and make use of the Appendix, which contains a very through and detailed check list which Is one of the best I have seen.Look 👀 king forward to Elijah’s next book!

A little slow on my reading, but that’s ok. Took me a few to complete, but here I am. First, stop what you’re doing and enroll in a class. Get the best of both worlds. The book puts you in the know, the classroom training will give you the hands on to succeed and further your education.Elijah is the guy where it comes to celebrity protection, but don’t short change him on any other niche, because he does it all, from what you will gather from this book and his experience, it doesn’t stop at just celebrity.I think if I had to point out a very important part about this book as it pertains to the industry, I would normally tell you to focus on the advance, however in this book, what caught my eye after 19 years in the industry, is the part about “working away from home and long periods away from your family”. Get deep into that and figure out if this is for you, before you dive in. Most families cannot handle the away time and will put a strain on most.Great book, easy read, and from two individuals that have a wealth of knowledge that the present in a simplistic way. If you’re thinking about it, BUY IT, then attend the course! Or you can do the course first and buy the book to compliment. Your choice. I have done both now and can say, I learned some things. Even at 19 years in the industry.

A good book should inform, inspire, and entertain, and this one does all three. For those not in the business of security or personal protection, it is a realistic, informative, and captivating look at a deeply misunderstood profession. You'll learn why those in the field do what they do and the factors that drive those decisions. Those individuals looking to enter the field or who are just starting out will be given not only a great set of best practices but a no b.s. look at what it REALLY means to work in personal protection. For those veterans in the security game, not only will you be amused by the stories and anecdotes but you'll be reintroduced - or perhaps exposed for the first time - to the theories and ideas that will help you take your craft to the next level.The depth of experience that the authors bring to the table is above and beyond what most will attain in their careers, yet the material is presented in a manner that is easy to understand and even easier to put into practice. This is a "Real World" look at the business of VIP Protection and a MUST READ for anyone wanting to learn more about the job, written by those who know it best. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

He started working security at the Bulls' bar in Chicago, to pay for his studies, and has been in the protection industry for almost three decades, working with different celebrities, executives and politicians, Elijah Shaw gives tips on how to think outside the box and separate the real world in the profession of fantasies, I recommend everyone to read this book. Success leaves a trail and we must follow them and continue learning more each day.Thank you budy for sharing your knowledge, all the best !!!!

Finished the book. There's alot in there I'd never even thought of. So definitely worth the read. Now going to look for other books created by either author.

A great read for anyone wanting an insight into the world of tour security