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    Default Magic Show Using Copyrighted Characters

    I am a magician and am putting together a stage show. This stage show would feature an original story line written by myself, however, I plan on using copyrighted characters. This is just a local show, but I don't know if I need to seriously worry about copyright laws concerning music and characters that are not owned by me. I have some friends in the theater who told me that they have to pay a certain amount every time they have a run of a show. For example, let's say they do an eight week run of Evil Dead: The Musical; they have to pay a certain fee for using the material. If anyone could help me with some information I would appreciate it. Thank you.

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    Default Re: Magic Show Using Copyrighted Characters

    If you are using other people's copyrighted work and you want to be sure you won't incur any consequence, you need to get permission to use their work.

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    Default Re: Magic Show Using Copyrighted Characters

    Look into ASCAP & BMI licensing for public broadcast of copyrighted music. I am not sure who handles licensing for the characters.

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    Default Re: Magic Show Using Copyrighted Characters

    And this assumes that you will be using the characters in a way that the copyright holder finds appropriate.

    For instance, Disney won't let you portray Ariel as a hooker no matter how much you are willing to pay.

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