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| Tim Ellis |
I think the Code of Ethics is a great concept, but the question I ask is “What can be done to those who break the Code?” If they are members of the IBM or SAM they can be thrown out, but if they are not…?
Their are 18 sites on the Internet that form the ‘MAGIC SECRETS NETWORK’. Sites like:
Vertigo – magic from the tv special EXPOSED!
Magic from the tv special Vertigo exposed! Learn the secrets to passing your hand through a window, the sealing beer can and more!
Total Tricks
All Magic secrets revealed – David Blaine Street Magic and more! Twisting Arm (Blaine), Levitating Money, Fearson’s Fabulous Floatation, Masklyns Barstool, Hindu Gypsy Thread (Blaine), Voo Doo Ash (Blaine), and much much more!
Television’s Greatest Magic Secrets Revealed
Do you want to know how David Copperfield vanished the Statue of Liberty? How about how David Blaine bit that coin in half? All these secrets and more are revealed!
Top Magic secrets revealed
Secrets of David Blaine, Copperfield and some of the greatest illusions of all time!
Street Magic Levitation Exposed!
One of magic’s most closely guarded secrets revealed! A fully detailed explanation of the infamous Balducchi levitation. Learn to levitate with no extra props or gimmicks!
The Self Folding Dollar Bill – As seen on TV!
A dollar bill folds up all by itself while laying on your open palm! Use any dollar bill to perform this amazing trick. Download a great eBook that teaches you this famous trick. With full resale rights!
The ‘MAGIC SECRETS NETWORK’ offers you the secrets to all this magic and more for only $39.99 a year. As they say “Webmasters are encouraged to join our program and start making money today!”
As you would realise, these people are selling the secrets to other people’s magic, BUT they also make you agree to a MAGICIANS CODE before you send them your money. A Code which they break by selling other people’s secrets to you. A Code which is very similar to the IBM/SAM code:
The magician’s code is a statement of ethical guidelines designed to help keep the art of magic alive and healthy. We require that you agree to our stated code of ethics before subscribing. Although the traditional magician’s code is not enforcable by legal means, some of the issues regarding copyright infringement and the internet are, and we reserve the right to cancel your membership if it is found that you have purposefully violated any part of the code. Participating webmasters must also follow our guidelines in order to remain members.
Parts of this code were inspired by the Magician’s Code established in 1993 by the International Brotherhood of Magicians and modified for use with the Magic Secrets Network. Visit their website to learn more about…
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