[5][6] Born in Jester, Oklahoma,[5] Griffin grew up roping cattle, becoming familiar with horses and saddles from a young age.
[7] While there, he picked up some work helping with the horses on Howard Hughes’ The Outlaw, and ended up joining the crew back in Hollywood, California to finish the film.
[8] During that time, Griffin began working with Dick McGahen of the Craftool Company,[3] later acquired by Tandy Leather, where he designed tools and conceptualized the original “Doodle Pages”.
[1] The Griffin family went on to tour the United States with a two-hour illusion and magic show, performing in theaters, auditoriums, and outdoor stages.
[8][3] His wife Roberta documented their travels by publishing a bi-monthly article in the magazine The Craftsman titled Leather Skivings.