Copyright Law and the Art of Magic: Navigating Legal Protection for Illusions and Performances

Copyright Law and Magic Copyright law[i] exists as a cornerstone of intellectual property rights, seeking to safeguard the original expression of ideas across various domains of creativity.[ii] Its primary purpose, as articulated in constitutional and statutory frameworks, is to “promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts” by granting authors and creators exclusive rights to their work for a limited duration. These rights, both economic and moral in nature, enable creators to control how...