Magician revealing someone else's trick

[CWhite]

Recently a Magician on a YouTube channel I subscribe to posted a tutorial on a trick someone else created and released. The trick is old, however I don't believe it is fair game as tricks from classic books are. What are your guys thoughts?

 

[RickEverhart]

Ethically it is wrong to reveal/expose other magician's effects for the sole purpose to gain notoriety and gain a following on Youtube, however, unfortunately in this day in age of technology, it happens all too often and there really isn't any repercussions for the individuals doing so. Many times I like to refer to these magicians as "arm chair" magicians who don't even go out and perform for actual spectators or have gigs. They seek immediate gratification from the "revealing" of others work. It's sad really and causes some magicians to not want to share their "workers" to the rest of the magic community.

 

[obrienmagic]

As long as you have permission to share the effect. If not then you have no right to teach or reveal it.