Spain's magicians say television show that gives away secrets is a dirty trick; Guardian, 8/20/09

Giles Tremlett via Guardian; Spain's magicians say television show that gives away secrets is a dirty trick:

"Spain's magicians are up in arms over a television show hosted by a rebel prestidigitator who reveals many of the secrets behind their tricks.

The magicians have asked Spanish lawyers to come up with ways of challenging the Masked Magician and his programme Magic Without Secrets in court, claiming that their favourite tricks should be protected by intellectual property laws...

The last time a Spanish artist tried to claim a copyright to a "magical" act, they also failed to win compensation...

Magicians in Brazil reportedly were partially successful in a case against the same Masked Magician show when it was aired by a television station there, but lawyers said Spanish law offered little protection.

"The best thing is to keep your trick secret and not teach it to anyone else," said a Spanish lawyer, Andy Ramos on his blog.""

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/aug/20/spain-television-masked-magician-tricks