Changes

The two of the largest American magicians organizations, [https://www.magician.org/ The International Brotherhood of Magicians] (founded 1922, based in St. Charles, Missouri) and The Society of American Magicians (founded in 1902), in 1993 issued a joint ethics statement that essentially codified the magician's oath into their organizations. If someone wants to be a member of these organizations, they have to adhere to this code of ethics. In addition to maintaining secrecy, the ethics statement also addresses intellectual property rights, false statements, commercial rights , and the humane treatment of animals.

* ƒDisplay 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.* ƒRecognize Recognize and respect for rights of the creators, inventors, authors, and owners of magic concepts, presentations, effect effects, and literature, and their rights to have exclusive use of, or to grant permission for the use of by others of such creations.* ƒDiscourage Discourage false and misleading statements in the advertising of effects and literature merchandise or actions pertaining to the magical arts.* ƒDiscourage Discourage advertisement in magical publication for any magical apparatus, effect, literature of , or other materials for which the advertiser does not have commercial rights.* ƒPromote Promote the humane treatment and care of livestock used in magical performances.