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APPENDIX

I.B.M. CODE OF ETHICS

Each Member AGREES:

1. To oppose the wilful exposure to the public of any principles of the art of magic or the
methods employed in any effect or illusion
2. To display ethical behaviour and conduct 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
magic concepts, presentations, effects and literature and their 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 cause or be likely to give cause
for complaint
7. To promote the humane treatment and care of livestock used in magical performances,
ensuring appropriate licensing in place.

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