On 2011-03-09 14:46, Craig Petty wrote:

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On 2011-03-09 12:52, iainmacleod wrote:
Great show as usual.
Is "Black Sock Production" available as a single trick DVD?

Funnily enough apparently he does sell the 20oz production as a single trick. So yes - but you've have to be mad to buy it!!!

On 2011-03-10 19:42, Shaefmagic wrote:
@ craig and Dave

I am going to have to say I disagree with you guys as far as the disclaimer goes. Here is what the disclaimer says:

"The routines performed and explained herein belong to Helder Guimaraes. They are from his working repertoire and are offered for study purposes only. It is Helder's wish that you take inspiration from these ideas and create your own routines rather than perform them as is"

Alright lets break that down. Here are my two thoughts. 1.) I think the big key everyone is missing is the last part of the statement. "Create your own routines rather than perform them as is" I believe this does not have nearly as much to do with performance right as everyone thinks. He is making a statement about wanting you to make the routine YOUR OWN. You can still perform the material he just wants you to make it your own. Your own spin, own patter, own style. Today there is a huge problem with people buying a magic trick and going through the motions (I will try not to soap box too much). Magic is supposed to be about your personality and interaction with the audience... and that doesn't really take place if you are just "going through the motions" so to speak. He is trying to make people think about the make more... just my opinion

2.) If it is really about performance rights... That really only matters if you are doing tv specials, or you a a huge profile magician. If you are not seen by hundreds of thousands of people a year... I don think you need to worry about it. I don't think 97% of magicians who bu y this dvd will ever need to worry about this. So people need to get over it and just perform the material in your own way of course ;-)

Just my thoughts. Like the show overall guys! keep up the good work.

Cheers,
Samuel

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On 2011-03-30 12:34, MaxfieldsMagic wrote:
The performance terms on the Red Mirror DVD are unenforceable unless they are clearly printed on the outside of the box. If they're not, they constitute a new and major term of the contract between the buyer and seller, which cannot be added after a sale is completed - at least in the USA. So from a legal perspective (and ethical, I would say, since you had no notice of the terms prior to payment), you should be safe performing the routines anywhere, if that's what you choose to do.