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When you hear other magicians refer to magician's
ethics, or "The
Magician's Code" they are usually refering to a code
of ethics. Below, is this set of ethical guidelines. I hope you all read
through it, and think about it.You may not belong to a magic fraternity, but
you are a magician in the magic community. By conducting yourself in an ethical
manner as a magician, you are ensuring that the art of magic will flourish for
years to come.
Sincerely,
Wayne Stevenson
The SpookClub
CODE OF ETHICS:
On May 8, 1993, the IBM
Board of Directors approved the following Code
of Ethics jointly with the Society
of American Magicians. This was the result of a cooperative effort to work
together for the betterment of magic.
All members of the International
Brotherhood of Magicians agree to:
1) Oppose the willful exposure to the public of any principles of the Art of Magic, or the methods employed in any magic effect or illusion.
2) Display ethical behavior in the presentation of magic to the public and in our conduct as magicians, including not interfering with or jeopardizing the performance of another magician either through personal intervention or the unauthorized use of another's creation.
3) Recognize and respect for rights of the creators, inventors, authors, and owners of magic concepts, presentations, effects and literature, and their rights to have exclusive use of, or to grant permission for the use by others of such creations.
4) Discourage false or misleading statements in the advertising of effects, and literature, merchandise or actions pertaining to the magical arts.
5) Discourage advertisement in magic publications for any magical apparatus, effect, literature or other materials for which the advertiser does not have commercial rights.
6) Promote the humane treatment and care of livestock used in magical performances.
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