Wizard (disambiguation) facts for kids

A wizard is often thought of as a person who uses magic. They are usually found in fantasy stories, myths, and legends. Wizards are often wise and powerful, using spells and special abilities.

The word "wizard" can also describe someone who is very skilled at something, like a "computer wizard."

Wizards in Stories

Many famous wizards appear in books, movies, and games. They often play important roles, helping heroes or sometimes even being the main villain.

Famous Fictional Wizards

• The Wizard of Oz: In L. Frank Baum's book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the Wizard is a mysterious ruler of the Emerald City. People believe he is a powerful magician, but he has a secret.
• Wizards of Discworld: In Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, wizards are often part of the Unseen University. They are known for their magical studies, but sometimes they cause more trouble than they solve!
• Wizards of Middle-earth: In J. R. R. Tolkien's stories like The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, wizards are powerful beings sent to help fight evil. Famous examples include Gandalf and Saruman.

Wizards in Comics

Wizards also appear as characters in comic books. They can be heroes or villains with special powers.

• Archie Comics: There is a superhero called the Wizard (Archie Comics) in Archie comic books.
• DC Comics: The Wizard (DC Comics) is a supervillain who fights against heroes in the DC Universe.
• Marvel Comics: The Wizard (Marvel Comics) is another supervillain, known for his inventions and powers in Marvel comics.

Wizards in Film and Television

Many movies and TV shows feature characters called wizards or have "Wizard" in their title.

• The Wizard (1989 film): This movie is about a young boy who is incredibly good at playing video games. He travels across the country to compete in a big video game championship.
• Wizards (1977 film): This is an animated fantasy and science fiction film. It tells a story about a magical battle between good and evil in a post-apocalyptic world.
• Mr. Wizard: Don Herbert was a famous TV host known as Mr. Wizard. He taught children about science in a fun and exciting way on his television shows.

Wizards in Games

Wizards are very common characters in the world of games, especially in fantasy and role-playing games.

• Wizard (card game): This is a popular trick-taking card game. Players try to predict how many "tricks" they will win in each round.
• Wizard (character class): In many role-playing games, like Dungeons & Dragons, a wizard is a character type. These characters use spells and magic to fight enemies or solve problems.
• Wizards of the Coast: This company, often called Wizards, publishes many popular games. They are famous for creating the card game Magic: The Gathering and the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons.

Famous Nicknames

Sometimes, people who are very good at something are given the nickname "The Wizard."

• Ozzie Smith: A famous baseball player, Ozzie Smith was nicknamed "The Wizard" because of his amazing defensive skills.
• Thomas Edison: The famous American inventor Thomas Edison was known as the "Wizard of Menlo Park." This was because of all the amazing inventions he created in his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey.

See also

In Spanish: Wizard para niños