First off, I did not say "do" I said "learn", learning and doing are two completely actions. Of course you need hands on experience to do complicated chemicals procedures but that does not mean you can learn how they are done, although conceptualization only goes so far until, seeing really helps. But if you learn the definitions, the "why," and "hows" of each step Shulgin goes through its not that hard even with just a semester organic chemistry under your belt or reading on your own.
If you have access to 50Kg of HBWR seeds or have a field full of rye grain and you 20 grand to spend on a lab and chems, not to mention a friend chemist who is willing put their job at risk, and you have your heart set on making LSD, make sure to send me a sample.