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Magician (Unrevealed)

 

Universe
Marvel Universe

Real Name
Unrevealed

Aliases
None

Identity
Known

Occupation
Professional criminal

Citizenship
Unrevealed

Place of Birth
Unrevealed

Known Relatives
Unrevealed

Group Affiliation
None

Education
Unrevealed, but obviously schooled in parlor tricks

Height
Unrevealed

Weight
Unrevealed

Eyes
Blue

Hair
Black

Powers
Unrevealed

Abilities
The Magician is an amazing trickster and illusionist, but it has yet to be determined if his powers actually come from magic or not. He is also an adept animal trainer, but his greatest skill would be the ability to hypnotize others to his will.

Weapons
The Magician has a motorized cane with a hatch at the top of it which opens to act as a vacuum with suction powerful enough to drag a struggling pint-sized Wasp inside. The cane can levitate and act as a divining rod to seek out the Magician’s enemies.

Paraphernalia
In addition to his trademark top hat and cape, the Magician has various props he uses in his act as well as a blimp painted blue like the sky to camouflage his entrances and exits. The Magician also uses a pair of Opto-Ray Magnifying Glasses able to see an object no matter how small it may be. The downside to his magnifying glasses is they throw off his perception and timing.

First Appearance
Tales to Astonish #56 (1964)

Origin
Unrevealed

Significant Issues
Fought Giant-Man after capturing the Wasp (Tales to Astonish #56, 1964); Escaped from prison to exact his revenge on the Wasp (Tales to Astonish #58, 1964; reprinted in Giant-Size Avengers #1, 1974)

Skimming the high society sections of local magazines, the Magician found only the best events with the richest individuals to perform at. One such event was attended by the Wasp, better known to the world as Janet Van Dyne. During his act, he covered the crowd with a large canvas, seemingly appearing from nowhere. Incapacitated, the party goers were helpless as the Magician relieved them of their valuables. The Wasp tried to confront the thief but was taken by surprise at the Magician’s resourcefulness, and she was captured when he used his cane to vacuum her inside. When news of Wasp's capture spread, Giant-Man was determined to take the petty criminal down. Giant-Man set a trap the Magician couldn’t resist, and after a hard fought battle, Giant-Man freed the Wasp, and the two of them managed to bring the Magician into custody. The officer on the scene was convinced the Magician’s performances would only be from a prison cell from then on.


The Magician had a few more tricks up his sleeve because it wasn't too long before he escaped from his holding cell to seek revenge on those who put him there in the first place. He would have his chance to lash out against the Wasp during a fashion show with outfits inspired after her costume. The Magician sealed the department store tight and proceeded to attack the Wasp among the many shoppers already inside. With a new assortment of props at his disposal, it almost seemed as if the Magician would be victorious. However, the quick thinking Wasp managed to entangle his clothing in an escalator and using a toy robot to tie him up, the Magician was ready for transport back to jail.
 
 
 
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