Magician (fantasy)
For other uses, see Magician (disambiguation) and Magi (disambiguation). The Enchanted Garden of Messer Ansaldo by Marie Spartali Stillman: a magician makes a garden bear fruit and flowers in the winter for Messer Ansaldo to win the heart of a married lady. [1] A magician , also known as an enchanter (female: enchantress ), sorcerer (female: sorceress ), mage , warlock , witch , or wizard , is someone who uses or practices magic derived from supernatural, occult, or arcane sources. [2] : 54 Magicians are common figures in works of fantasy, such as fantasy literature and role-playing games, and enjoy a rich history in mythology, legends, fiction, and folklore. Contents 1 Character archetypes 1.1 Appearance 1.2 Limits 2 Names and terminology 2.1 Reasons for distinguishing magicians 2.2 Gender-based titles 3 Traits of magicians 4 Education 5 Magical materials 6 Use of magic 7 See also 8 References 9 External links...