An image of Odin the Wanderer, with large hat, flowing beard, cloak and staff.

An illustration of Albus Dumbledore, a character from the Harry Potter series

A wizard, magician, sorceror or sorceress is a fictional or mythical person who uses magic. This ability to use magic may be due to innate ability, training, or both. Wizards are often depicted as having a special connection to supernatural beings, such as gods or fairies, or as such supernatural beings themselves.

Merlin from the Arthurian legends is one of the most well-known wizard characters.