The Magician
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Performers of magic
- Magician (paranormal), a person who performs feats using supernatural means
- Magician (fantasy)Magician (fantasy)A magician, mage, sorcerer, sorceress, wizard, enchanter, enchantress, thaumaturge or a person known under one of many other possible terms is someone who uses or practices magic that derives from supernatural or occult sources...
, a character in a fictional fantasy context who performs supernatural feats - Illusionist, an entertainer who creates illusions of impossible or supernatural feats (magic tricks)
- Escape artist, a type of magician who specializes in escapes from restraints
- A practitioner of ceremonial magicCeremonial magicCeremonial magic, also referred to as high magic and as learned magic, is a broad term used in the context of Hermeticism or Western esotericism to encompass a wide variety of long, elaborate, and complex rituals of magic. It is named as such because the works included are characterized by...
, a system of occult techniques for spiritual development
Books
- The Magician, an 18th c. novel by Leitch RitchieLeitch RitchieLeitch Ritchie was a Scottish novelist and journalist. He was born at Greenock and worked as a clerk in Glasgow, but about 1820 adopted literature as his profession....
- The Magician (Maugham novel)The Magician (Maugham novel)The Magician is a novel by British author W. Somerset Maugham, originally published in 1908. In this tale, the magician Oliver Haddo, a caricature of Aleister Crowley, attempts to create life...
, a 1908 novel by Somerset Maugham - The MagiciansThe MagiciansThe Magicians is a short novel by J. B. Priestley, first published in 1954. An example of Priestley's perennial concern with the true nature of time, the story uses fantasy elements to discuss the midlife crisis of a successful industrialist, briefly touching on social problems and mass...
, a 1954 novel by J.B. Priestley - The Magician (novel), a 1971 young adult novel by Sol Stein
- Magician (novel)Magician (novel)Magician is a fantasy novel by Raymond E. Feist. It is the first book of the Riftwar Saga and was published in 1982. It led to many books written by Feist in the world of Midkemia, which was the setting for this book...
, a 1982 novel in the Riftwar series by Raymond E. Feist - The Magician: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas FlamelThe Magician: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas FlamelThe Magician is the second installment in the six-book series The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, and is the sequel to The Alchemyst. It was released on 5 June 2008 in the United Kingdom, and on the 24 June 2008 in the United States...
, a 2008 novel by Michael Scott - The Magicians (Grossman novel), a 2009 novel by Lev Grossman
- Magician, a minor character in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy universe
Film and television
- The Magician (1900 film)The Magician (1900 film)The Magician is a 1900 American silent film produced by Thomas A. Edison's Edison Manufacturing Company. According to the Edison film catalog, the film originally was sold to theaters for $9.00. This film exemplifies the strong links between early film and magic...
, a silent film by Thomas Edison - The Magician (1926 film)The Magician (1926 film)The Magician is a 1926 horror film directed by Rex Ingram about a magician's efforts to acquire the blood of a virgin for his experiments to create life.It was adapted by Ingram from the novel The Magician by W. Somerset Maugham...
, a horror film directed by Rex Ingram - The Magician (1958 film)The Magician (1958 film)The Magician is a 1958 film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman. Its original Swedish title is Ansiktet, which means "the face", and it was released theatrically as The Face in the United Kingdom, although video releases have used the U.S. title.The film stars Max von Sydow as a traveling...
, a drama directed by Ingmar Bergman - The Magician (1993 film), a crime drama directed by Terry WinsorTerry WinsorTerry Winsor is a British film director who has worked with such stars as Sean Bean and Charlie Creed-Miles. He has directed a fair amount of films, TV programs and even a game, for a full list see below, which has led to a reasonable amount of success within the world of film...
- The Magician (2005 film)The Magician (2005 film)The Magician is an Australian film released in 2005, written and directed by Scott Ryan. It is a mockumentary following the escapades of a Melbourne underworld hitman. The film was originally shot over 10 days with a budget of . Ryan edited a half-hour version of the film for screening at the St...
, a crime drama directed by Scott Ryan - The Magician (2006 film), a comedy drama directed by Cem Yılmaz
- Magicians, a 2000 film directed by James MerendinoJames MerendinoJames Anthony Merendino is an American film director and screenwriter who is perhaps most notable for directing the 1999 film SLC Punk!.-Life:...
and starring Til Schweiger and Claire Forlani - Magicians (film)Magicians (film)Magicians is a 2007 British comedy film released on 18 May 2007. It stars comic duo Robert Webb and David Mitchell as stage magicians Karl and Harry respectively. The two magicians compete together in a magic competition, despite their personal differences...
, a 2007 comedy directed by Andrew O'Connor - Magic MansionMagic MansionMagic Mansion is an American sitcom that broadcast on the AFRTS television network from January 8, 1965, until June 1, 1968. Its weekly programs were televised live before a studio audience. The sitcom was transitional for television because it was one of the last live non-variety show broadcasts...
, an American AFRTS Network sitcom series that aired 1965-1967 - The Magician (TV series)The Magician (TV series)The Magician was an American television series that ran during the 1973–1974 season. It starred Bill Bixby as stage illusionist Anthony "Tony" Blake, a playboy philanthropist who used his skills to solve difficult crimes as needed. In the series pilot, the character was instead named Anthony...
, an American series that aired in 1973-1974 - The Magician (animated series)The Magician (animated series)The Magician was a French animated television series produced by Xilam between 1997 and 1998, and distributed by Gaumont. It aired on Fox in 1999...
, an animated series that aired in 1999
People
- Eyal BerkovicEyal BerkovicEyal Berkovic is an Israeli former footballer. He played as a midfielder.He is known in Israel by the nickname Ha-Kosem ....
(born 1972), Israeli soccer player - Antonio EsfandiariAntonio EsfandiariAntonio Esfandiari is a professional poker player, known for his elaborate chip tricks.-Early life:When he was 9 years old his family moved to San Jose, California...
, Iranian poker player - Shaun Murphy (snooker player)Shaun Murphy (snooker player)Shaun Murphy is an English professional snooker player, who won the 2005 World Championship. Nicknamed "The Magician", Murphy is noted for his straight cue action and his long potting. He is known for his dedication and for being a devout Christian.Born in Harlow, England, Murphy turned...
(born 1982) - Jonathon PowerJonathon PowerJonathon Tyler Power is a retired professional squash player from Canada. In 1999, he became the first North American squash player to reach the World No. 1 ranking...
, Canadian squash player - Ronnie O'SullivanRonnie O'SullivanRonald Antonio "Ronnie" O'Sullivan , is an English professional snooker player known for his rapid playing style and nicknamed "The Rocket". He has been World Champion on three occasions , and is second on the all-time prize-money list, with career earnings of over £6 million, behind only Stephen...
(born 1975), English snooker player - Fabrice SantoroFabrice SantoroFabrice Vetea Santoro is a retired French professional male tennis player from Tahiti. Though not counted among the top ranked players, he had an unusually long professional career – with many of his accomplishments coming toward the end of his career – and he is popular among spectators and other...
(born 1972), French tennis player
Other uses
- The Magician (Tarot card)The Magician (Tarot card)The Magician, The Magus, or The Juggler is the first trump or Major Arcana card in most traditional Tarot decks. It is used in game playing as well as in divination...
- Magician (comics)Magician (comics)Magician is a fictional character in the Ultimate Marvel imprint of Marvel Comics. Created by Robert Kirkman, he first appears in Ultimate X-Men #66...
, a Marvel Comics character - Magician (video game)Magician (video game)Magician is a side-scrolling role-playing game released in February 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It was designed by Eurocom Entertainment Software and published by Taxan.-Plot:...