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The root word of magic and magician, magus is taken from the name of Simon Magus, a first century magician/healer reviled by the early Chrisatians. Used to denote an accomplished Ritual Magician. The plural form of Magus is Magi.

Pronunciation: May-guss • (noun)
Simon Magus, Palermo

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