Code of Conduct: KIDabra Core Values and Beliefs

 

These are KIDabra's guiding principles and tenets, and philosophy:

 

1. We believe that Family and KIDshow Entertainment should be accorded the dignity and respect deserved by all performing arts.

 

2. We believe that Family and KIDshow Entertainment as an art requires thoughtful study and practice with attention to both technique and performance.

 

3. We believe that Family and KIDshow Entertainment can and should enrich the lives of both performers and their audiences through education and entertainment.

 

4. We recognize and grant equal respect to:

 

• Magicians, Clowns, Ventriloquists, Puppeteers, Balloonists, Collectors and Historians, Inventors, Manufacturers, and Dealers.

 

5. We actively seek representation in our membership of all groups of people who agree to uphold the purpose and objectives of our KIDabra Principals.

 

6. We believe that the history and traditions of KIDabra should be an integral part of our organization.

 

7. We are opposed to the exposure of Magic secrets whether by purposeful acts or through careless or ill-prepared performance.

 

8. We are opposed to the piracy of personal entertainment routine creations.

 

9. We believe that Family and KIDshow Entertainment can and should contribute to those in need through charitable and/or therapeutic performances when possible.

 

10. We believe in the joy of entertaining children of all ages.

 

11. We will never intentionally nor maliciously bring harm to the children we perform for.

 

A serious topic to address - Registerd sex offenders may not be a member of KIDabra International, or particapate in KIDabra Conferences or KIDabra Activities.

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KIDabra Purpose

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Growing out of KIDabra core values, our purpose is the fundamental reason for KIDabra's existence. It is like a guiding star, always worked towards but never fully attained. The following is a summary of KIDabra's purpose:

 

The purpose of KIDabra shall be to advance, elevate, and preserve children entertainment through magic, clowning, puppets, and theater as a performing art, to promote harmonious fellowship throughout the world of entertaining children and their families and to maintain and improve ethical standards in the field of Family and KIDshow entertainment.

 

KIDabra Mission

 

To help Family and KIDshow Performers elevate the artform by:

 

• Being the organization to which professional and amateur Family and KIDshow entertainers want to belong.

• The admiration and respect accorded to us by all those interested in entertaining children and families.

• Worldwide recognition for its good works in the field of magic, clowning, puppets, and theater as a performing art, with the primary focus of performance.

 

To achieve KIDabra representation in every major population area.

 

To change the nature of communications to reflect the increased opportunities made possible through expanding technology.

 

To define, maintain, and preserve a continuity of operations.

 

To hold an annual KIDabra Conference to promote new ideas, entertaining routines, and marketing skills, with a primary focus on Family and KIDshow entertainment.

 

And:

 

• Provide a place for members to meet the special needs of folks who perform for kids and families?

• Provide a place to motivate, educate and point members in the right direction to elevate their art and craft.

• Provide a place that helps provide members with resources to build successful performance careers.

• Provide a place for members to see the latest in education, resources, and performances focused on kids and family entertainment.