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THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF MAGICIANS
BRITISH RING No. 25
CODE OF ETHICS
This Code of Ethics is based upon the Code approved by the I.B.M. Board of Directors jointly with the Society of American Magicians in 1993 which resulted from a co-operative effort to work together for the betterment of Magic.
Candidates for membership of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, British Ring No. 25, (the Ring) must have had a sincere interest in the art of magic for at least two years prior to application. Members agree to abide by the Constitution and Bye-laws of the Ring and promise to never violate any part of ‘The Code of Ethics.’
Each Member of the Ring agrees:
1) To oppose the wilful exposure to the public of any principles of the Art of Magic or the methods employed in any magic effect or illusion.
2) To display ethical behaviour and conduct as magicians in the presentation of magic to the public including non-interference with or jeopardising the performance of another magician either through personal intervention or the unauthorised use of another’s creation.
3) To recognise and respect the rights of the creators, inventors, authors and owners of magical concepts, presentations, effects and literature and their right to have exclusive use of such creations and the rights to grant permission to others.
4) To discourage false or misleading statements in the advertisement of effects or merchandise in literature and actions pertaining to the magical arts.
5) To discourage advertisements of any magical apparatus, effect, literature or other materials for which the advertiser does not have commercial rights.
6) To avoid when giving a magical performance for children or using a child as an assistant, any verbal or physical behaviour which would give cause or be likely to give cause for complaint.
7) To promote the humane treatment and care of livestock used in magical performances.
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