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Magus (2008)
Director: John Lechago
Cast: Ron Fitzgerald, Bill Steele, Lizzy Strain, Eva Derrek
Runtime90 min
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Since the dawn of time magic users have availed their Mysterious Power to ward off evil and heal the body. Throughout history wizards, sorcerers and magicians have practiced in secrecy, keeping their powers hidden, guided by the Wizard's Code. But there are some who desire mastery over others and attain the highest level of magic to gain it. Even just one Wizard, obsessed with his own power, can threaten their secret world. This one is called the MAGUS. When Felix, a broken down healer learns that the Magus has abandoned the Wizards Code and is using his power for evil, he is forced to come out of reclusion and find a way to turn his healing energy into a killing force.
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Magus is a 2008 fantasy, thriller, science fiction, and horror film directed by John Lechago. While the film's critical reception is unclear, it appears to have received mixed audience reviews, with an IMDb rating of 5.2 out of 10.
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Fans of the fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres will be drawn to the intriguing premise of 'Magus' (2008), directed by John Lechago. This film blends elements of wizardry, power struggles, and the potential dangers of unchecked magic, featuring strong performances from the ensemble cast including Ron Fitzgerald, Bill Steele, and Lizzy Strain.
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Magi, or magus, is the term for priests in Zoroastrianism and earlier Iranian religions. The earliest known use of the word magi is in the trilingual inscription written by Darius the Great, known as the Behistun Inscription. Old Persian texts, predating the Hellenistic period, refer to a magus as a Zurvanic, and presumably Zoroastrian, priest.
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