An interesting piece from the BBC [news.bbc.co.uk], with a broad relevancy for all with an interest in intellectual property issues, which explores whether it's possible to copyright a magic trick and the pitfalls around attempting to do so (the copyright, not the trick!).

It's a problem that has tested Guy Hollingworth is both his profession (intellectual rights lawyer) and his ardent passion (Hollingworth is a highly regarded magician).

And yes, we get to see Mr Hollingworth perform a bit of magic.

Syzygy