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Is it legal to rent magic DVDs?
Yes it is perfectly legal to rent any DVD that is an original copy due to First Sale Doctrine. It has been a widely held misconception that the "not for rental" statement on some DVDs or DVD covers is binding. It is not! The "not for rental" statement is there to maximize profits and has no legal basis. You can rent "Gone With the Wind" "Star Wars" or "Mary Poppins". Magic DVDs are no different.
Is it ethical to rent magic DVDs?
Yes it is. We are not "giving away" any magic secrets. Anyone that uses our service must become a Member ($19.95) and pay a rental fee for every DVD rented.
How soon will I receive my DVD(s)?
We mail all DVDs USPS First Class Mail. Most DVDs are mailed the same or next business day and should arrive within 1-3 days.
How long can I keep the DVD(s)?
As long as you like. There is no due date, late fee or recurring charge. We do hope that you will send the DVD back when you"re done viewing it so that others can enjoy and you can rent another.
What if I really like the DVD I"ve rented and wish to keep it?
No problem. You have several options. You can keep it for as long as you like and that includes forever. However, you are limited to the number of DVDs that you can have at one time. Therefore you may want to return it and buy a new one. Or you can contact us and arrange to purchase another membership or upgrade.
Will I be charged every month?
No, Absolutely Not! We do not have a recurring charge. You are charged a Membership Fee once and pay for the DVDs that you rent, when you rent them. You have complete control.
What if the DVD will not play?
Although our DVDs should play on any DVD player and are checked for defects. there could be an exception. If you have more that one DVD player, try it again. If it doesn"t play, contact us. We will replace it or give you credit to rent another.
What if I lose the prepaid return envelope?
Place it in an envelope, (we suggest a padded or bubble envelope) and include your name and e-mail so that we can credit the return to your account.
What if I want more than 3 DVDs at a time?
Currently we do not offer a plan for more than 3 DVDs at a time. However, additional plans may be offered in the future when we are confident that we can efficiently meet the needs of our members.
Is my credit card information secure?
Yes! All credit card transactions are through PayPal"s secure credit card processors. You do not need a PayPal account to use a credit card. Unlike websites that have a recurring charge, we never see your credit card information and your information is not stored on our website or in our database.
Can I perform the tricks I"ve learned from watching the DVD?
As with most magic DVDs (purchase or rental) performance rights remain the property of the creator.
All DVDs are for in-home use and are intednded for educational purposes only..
As an example, public performance of the DVD such as a TV broadcast, showing the DVD on a big screen TV for the public or posting it on the internet is strictly prohibited by law.
In addition, performing an artist routine or trick as it was presented on any DVD is not only illegal but "bad magic". Magic DVDs are instructional, in nature and their original intent is to educate. Watching a DVD rented or purchased and trying to copy the performance for public viewing is unethical, illegal, and quite frankly very bad magic. The intention of magic DVDs are to spark your imagination, learn techniques, and handling so that you can create and perform an original routine that takes into consideration your own personality and performing style. In other words, learning is a good thing, copying is a bad thing and not legal.
Other magic DVD rental plans claim their DVDs are strictly for Previewing the DVD to help make an informed decision on buying the DVD. Is that your policy?
Our policy is to treat our customers honestly and with the dignity they deserve. The above policy is quite frankly "hogwash". You either rent DVDs or you don"t. Trying to disguise the fact on an anonymous website in an attempt to avoid ethical issues and criticism is, in our opinion, an insult to the magic community and the intelligence of magicians.
Having been in the magic business for over 11 years we know that most magicians are good, ethical, and intelligent people. A few are not. We have set out our policy honestly, openly and straight forward in this FAQ and throughout the website.