Be civil in all of your dealings with other magicians
The art of magic brings us together. Just because radio and television commentators are rude doesn't mean that we as magicians should be equally rude at meetings and when interacting online. Criticism is a part of all good discussion. Personal attacks are not.
Put a positive spin on magic in all of your dealings
Many people hate magic because they had a bad experience with it. Some boorish performer used magic to show off, or worse, humiliated and embarrassed an audience member. Keep the magic positive and fun and keep refining those entertaining presentations.
Don't support magic ripoffs
It's human nature to want to save money. But when you knowingly purchase an un-licensed, ripoff item, you're stealing from the magic inventor and supporting a castoff, notorious industry. You probably pay more for an original magic item, but you'll be doing the right thing. And better yet, you'll be supporting the inventor who will be financed so he or she can create and market more magic.
-Wayne N. Kawamoto
