; Whereas David Copperfield, with 21 Emmy Awards, 11 Guinness World Records, and over $4,000,000,000 in ticket sales, has impacted every aspect of the global entertainment industry; Whereas programs such as Project Magic, created by David Copperfield, use magic as a form of therapy for children and adults with physical, psychological, and social disabilities; Whereas magicians in communities across the United States, like Mayor Eric Hogue of Wylie, Texas, use magic to teach elementary school students about the roles and responsibilities of local government; Whereas magic has not been properly recognized as an American art form, nor has it been accorded the institutional status on a national level commensurate with its value and importance; Whereas intellectual rights and protection of magic methods created and developed by individuals should be recognized and protected by our courts; Whereas documentation and archival support required for this great art form have yet to be systematically applied to the field of magic; and Whereas it is in the best interest of the national welfare to preserve and celebrate the unique art form of magic: Now, therefore, be it