Can You Name These Famous Wizards And Witches?

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Magic can either be the most wonderful dream in existence, or a terrifying nightmare, depending on who is wielding it. Though the rules vary depending on the mythology, those who practice magic have the ability to warp the nature of reality itself, whether than means opening portals to other dimensions, teleporting across the planet in mere seconds, planting curses upon the heads of innocent people, conjuring rabbits out of hats... or simply blasting magical energy at opponents. The sheer variety of brilliant magical abilities out there is hard to even grasp.

Magic is complicated stuff. We don't know how to do these neat tricks, that's for sure. We're still waiting to get that submission letter to a certain school of Witchcraft and Wizardy, and it hasn't turned up on our doorstep yet (sadly). However, the wizards, witches, mages, and warlocks on this list know all about how to properly wield a magic wand, and that's what makes them so fun to watch.

Good magic users, bad magic users... if you're a fantasy fan, you probably know them all. Or do you? Now is the time to put your fantasy knowledge to the test, and tell us, Can You Name These Famous Wizards and Witches? 

Question 1

Sometimes grey, sometimes white

If you're a fantasy fan, then you're probably intimately familiar with Lord of the Rings, which means you definitely know this guy. He's one of the most famous wizards on the planet, and with good reason. Though his original name was Olórin, he's better known by a different name. He's one of the few wizards on Middle-Earth, and he's a bastion of wisdom, knowledge, and power. Not to mention, he's a master at blowing crazy smoke rings when he puffs on some of that hobbit pipe-weed.

Question 2

The Red Woman

Melisandre lady in red Carice van Houten Game of Thrones

In the world of Game of Thrones, magic is a dark art that is rarely practiced, and mostly believed to be the stuff of myth and legends. But this priestess, often known as the Red Woman due to her red hair and scarlet wardrobe, possesses strange powers that are beyond the nightmares of most mortal beings. Her aims are mysterious, she's a lot older than she appears, and she serves an entity she calls the Lord of Light. What is her name?

Question 3

The boy wizard

There was once a time where this good-hearted, compassionate, sincere, but rebellious little boy thought he was just an average kid with a weird scar on his forehead. But then one day he started talking to snakes, strange events kept happening, and then this little kid found out that his parents were wizards, and he was one as well. However, this would be far from the only weird revelation to come out about his past... what is this boy's name?

Question 4

King Arthur's most important ally

This old wizard may be the single most legendary magic user of all time, with legends of him dating back hundreds of years. He's most famously known for his role as the mentor for a young King Arthur, back when the monarch was just a little boy named Wart. His rather unconventional way of teaching Arthur was to transform him into various types of animals, which is definitely not part of the curriculum for most kings. He also has an owl named Archimedes. But what is the Wizard's name?

Question 5

From medicine to the mystic arts

This arrogant, self-centered man was once a prized New York City surgeon, until a horrible car accident mangled his hands so traumatically that he was unable to hold a scalpel. After no operations are able to successfully restore his hands, the desperate surgeon hears of a magic figure deep in Asia. He flies out there, but instead of finding what he's looking for, he instead becomes submerged in the magic arts, gaining an entirely new outlook on the universe as he knows it.

Question 6

The evil wizard

Christopher Lee Saruman Lord of the Rings

Once a proud and glorious ally to Gandalf the Grey, chief of the White Council, and the leader of all of the wizards on Middle-Earth. But as they always say, absolute power corrupts absolutely, and the arising of an ancient dark force changes this once heroic wizard in terrible ways, turning him into one of the darkest antagonists of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. This dark wizard's name means "man of skill." What is this name that he calls himself?

Question 7

The magical private eye

This wizard is a private investigator who peeks into supernatural claims in the Chicago area. He's the son of a magician -- a stage magician, that is, with no actual powers -- but his mother practiced real magic, and so he himself has quite a few neat magical abilities. He usually prefers the more "quick and dirty" tricks, particularly ones that involve fire and other natural elements. When he's hot on a case, he also consults with the Chicago Police Department.

Question 8

The Mistress of All Evil

After the king and queen neglect to invite this powerful sorceress to their daughter's christening, she responds by cursing the infant with a terrible spell involving her finger getting pricked on a spindle. In the original animated film that introduced her, this villain called herself the "Mistress of All Evil." However, in the more recent adaptation starring Angelina Jolie, this character has been portrayed in a far more sympathetic light, arguably even as an antihero. What does this magic user call herself?

Question 9

The smart one

We meet this brainy young witch when she begins attending Hogwart's School of Witchcraft of Wizardry, and though she is "Muggle-Born," she has a natural proficiency at magic far beyond most of her peers. She's smart, studious, and sometimes a bit of a know-it-all, but her ability to dive into the books and know what's coming up saves the day on numerous occasions. Without her ingenuity throughout the series, who knows what would have happened. But what is her name?

Question 10

The little green dude

Star Wars is pretty much just an epic fantasy that pretends to be science fiction, and if you need any more evidence, look at this little green guy. Just as Arthur needed a Merlin to show him what to do, Luke Skywalker needed this sarcastic little fellow to teach him about the joys of using some sort of magical "Force" to lift objects, see into the minds of others, and so on. He might be the smallest wizard on this list, but he's no less of a wizard. What's his name?

Question 11

The sitcom witch

She might try to act and appear like an ordinary housewife, but this daughter of two powerful magic users is as witchy as they come. Since getting married to a mortal man named Darrin, she tries her best to appear normal, and keeps her magic-using to a minimum, but the antics of her mother often stir up one type of magical craziness or another. When she is using magic, this witch has a familiar tic of wiggling her nose. What is her first name?

Question 12

The Sorcerer Surpeme

Surreal, distant, alien, and androgynous, no one knows what this Marvel character's real name or true history is, but it's believed that she is of Celtic descent, and has protected the Earth from supernatural threats for many centuries. What we do know is that she is a being of great power and knowledge, who sometimes bends the rules for what she believes to be the greater good. When we first meet her, she is Earth's Sorcerer Supreme, but what other name does she go by?

Question 13

The Good Witch

There are a few witches flying around the magical, mystical land of Oz, but what uniquely separates this one is that she is known as the "Good Witch," though whether she hails from the North or the South depends on which version of the story you're enjoying. It is possible that she may be the most powerful magic user in the land, and she's certainly the most virtuous. In the movie, she is the one who famously tells Dorothy to follow the yellow brick road.

Question 14

The medicine man

In the classic comedy adventure movie The Princess Bride, this strange little man played by Billy Crystal is a medical worker capable of producing fantastic miracles. To be specific, he is able to revive Westley, the Man in Black from the dead. His reasons aren't particularly altruistic, however, since he mainly just wants Westley to publicly humiliate Prince Humperdinck; this character worked for the Prince's king, but then was fired by the prince. What is this rather strange fellow's name?

Question 15

The Three Witches

In Madeleine L'Engle's classic fantasy book A Wrinkle in Time, three regular kids find themselves in a whole whirl of trouble when they go on a mission to save their missing scientist father. Luckily, they are helped by the powers of three witches, who are able to transport them through the use of a tesseract, which is capable of folding time and space as if it were made of cloth. The big movie adaptation will be out in 2018, but what are the names of the witches?

Question 16

The Grand Vizier

With his magic lamp and genie, Aladdin might have had an easier time if it wasn't for the maniacal efforts of this evil sorcerer. This man is the Grand Vizier of Agrabah, as well as the most trusted advisor to the king, but he seeks power far beyond what he has now. He is brilliant, manipulative, scheming, and only out for himself, using his magical abilities to inflict suffering on others. His only friend is his parrot, Iago. What is this sorcerer's name?

Question 17

Stephen King's best villain

The fan-favorite Stephen King villain of all time is this dark sorcerer, who not only is one of the central antagonists of The Dark Tower, but also appears in The Stand, and countless other King works. He finally made his theatrical debut in the 2017 Dark Tower movie, where he was played by Matthew McConaughey. He has gone by many names: Randall Flagg, Walter Padick, Marten Broadcloak, the Covenant Man. But in the opening sequences of the Dark Tower, what is his mysterious title?

Question 18

The Supreme

This witch, played by Jessica Lange on the third season of American Horror Story, is a serious powerhouse, and her intentions aren't always too good. She is the Supreme Witch of the Salem Descendants, and she uses her powers to live a rich life of luxury, adventure, and prestige. However, her weakness is that she hates her aging body, and wants to retain her youth forever. She also has a strained relationship with her daughter, who runs a witch's academy.

Question 19

From shy girl to force of nature

Buffy the Vampire Slayer may have primarily concerned itself with, well... vampires, but there were other mystical shenanigans going on as well. One important member of Buffy's Scooby Gang was this girl, who began the series shy, insecure, and unsure of herself. However, it turns out she's gifted with some magical abilities, and as she studies witchcraft, she slowly grows more and more proficient in the magical arts. Played by actress Alyson Hannigan throughout the show's duration, what is this character's name?

Question 20

The headmaster

This old and powerful wizard is the founder of the great Order of the Phoenix, but when we first meet him, he is the elderly headmaster of a great school for wizards and witches. Despite his age, this wizard is still quite active, involved, and always planning many steps ahead of where people think he is. His patronus takes the form of a phoenix. He was first played by Richard Harris, and then by Michael Gambon. What is this great wizard's name?

Question 21

The one who rules winter

In the northern reaches of Westeros, they always say that "Winter is coming." And oh boy, is it ever. In Game of Thrones, this monstrous, icy sorcerer commands all of the White Walkers, an ancient force of undead warriors that are coming to extinguish all of the living. It's still unknown quite who or what he is, but he was once a man, and there's a big online conspiracy theory that he's actually Bran. That seems unlikely, but he does have a different name he goes by. What is it?

Question 22

We're off to see him

This seemingly powerful and elusive ruler of his kingdom is sought after by Dorothy, the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Woodsman. When they finally meet him, he projects an all-powerful visage -- but warns "pay no attention to the man behind the curtain." Soon, it is revealed that this guy is really not all that he's cracked up to be. His real name is a whole long story, but what strange alter ego does this Wizard use to refer to himself?

Question 23

The teenage witch

It's actually quite remarkable that this young lady didn't realize her magical powers until her sixteenth birthday, with a last name like Spellman. Now, she's a teenage witch, and gets into all kinds of magical misadventures. One of her major allies is Salem, a former witch who was transformed into a talking cat as a punishment for prior world domination efforts. This character will be returning to the small screen in a new TV show sometime within the next few years. What is the teenage witch's name?

Question 24

The dark lord

The ultimate antagonist of the Harry Potter series, this figure is so dangerous and so powerful that throughout the early books, he is only referred to in whispers, called "He who must not be named," or "you know who." He is believed to be dead, but as the series progresses, it is shown that thanks to dark magic, the grave was only a temporary setback for him. He was once a human being named Tom Riddle, but now he has a different name. What is it?

Question 25

The wiz

Hey listen, there's more than one Wizard of Oz out there. The 1978 musical The Wiz tells a different take on the classic story, with an altogether different "Wizard." This "wizard" is originally just an unsuccessful politician from Atlantic City, New Jersey, who ran a failed campaign to be the city's dog catcher. He accidentally flew to Oz on a hot air balloon, and was confused for a magical being. The Wiz is played by comedy legend Richard Pryor, but what is the character's name?

Question 26

The big guy

This massive behemoth of a man was born half-giant, already giving him a number of magical immunities and skills. However, his career as a full-on wizard was cut short when he was in the wizarding school, when his friend Tom Riddle framed him for opening the Chamber of Secrets. As a result, this is one wizard who isn't technically allowed to perform magic spells, though he does his best with them on occasion. What is the name of this fan-favorite character?

Question 27

Queen of winter

Really, it shouldn't be any big surprise that Tilda Swinton makes two appearances on this quiz: she probably possesses magical abilities in real life, as well. In The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, she plays this icy ruler, who was born before Narnia even existed, and has since frozen the magical land into a terrible 100 years of winter. Only a crew of kids from our world can stop her reign of terror. Her actual name is Jadis, but what name does she more often go by?

Question 28

The nanny

Mary Poppins

To be honest, we don't actually know that much about her. She's obviously very English, and she has some pretty neat magical powers. The first time we ever get to see her, as played by Julie Andrews, she's gently flowing through the breeze on a flying umbrella, whereupon she becomes the nanny of the Banks children, teaching them valuable lessons with a little bit of magic on the side. Her closest friend appears to be Bert, a working man played by Dick Van Dyke.

Question 29

The found footage magic user

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We have never actually seen this dark and foreboding magic user, but her magic haunts over an entire series of found footage horror movies which are named after her. Supposedly, she was once a woman named Elly Kedward, back in the 18th century, who was executed for supposedly being a witch. Since then, many disappearances have occurred in the place where she lived, and people believe that it could be her ghost. This urban legend has a name, what is it?

Question 30

Friend or foe?

Stephen Strange and this magical figure were once allies. Both trained under the Ancient One, honing their abilities for the purpose of defending the planet Earth from mystical threats. But this sorcerer, unlike the wily and unpredictable Strange, felt that law, order, and discipline were by far what mattered the most. Because of their difference, this sorcerer rises to become Doctor Strange's archenemy, and will likely be a big part of the sequel. Who is this mysterious master of magic?

Question 31

Enemy of the Smurfs

Okay, so to be honest, this is probably the least scary evil wizard in this entire quiz. Seriously, his entire purpose in life seems to be destroying a whole colony of tiny blue people named the Smurfs, and he fails at this task over and over again in increasingly ridiculous ways. Anytime he feels like he might be at risk, he's a total coward, and runs away as fast as possible. But he is a wizard, supposedly, so he's on the quiz. Who is he?

Question 32

Evil video game wizard

In the classic Nintendo video game series The Legend of Zelda, the final boss battle often pits the protagonist, Link, against this evil wizard. His monstrous power often is derived from the Triforce of Power, which gives him many terrifying abilities. His shape and personality can vary, but what is always consistent is that he is driven by a pure, unrelenting hatred, an anger so intense that even when his body is destroyed, the rage lives on. What is this bad guy's name?

Question 33

The other boy wizard

Harry Potter might be rebellious, but he's a good kid. But this OTHER boy wizard, with his ponytail, his snarky grin and his dry British sense of humor, is honestly kind of a huge jerk. He's generally out for himself, and annoyed that he keeps getting dragged into some weird magical realm where he's supposed to be a big hero. He's the star of a serious of computer games that 90s gamers often get nostalgic about. What is his name?

Question 34

Marvel's Big Bad

Everyone tends to go on about this guy's scientific brilliance, or the fact that he was a peasant who went on to conquer his home country and rule over it with an iron fist. But this Marvel supervillain is also a master of magic, who can perform stunning, dark rituals, and even give Doctor Strange a run for his money. The combination of magic and science are what make this villain so scary. He's Stan Lee's favorite bad guy. What is his name?

Question 35

The redheaded kid

Harry Potter's best friend is this kid, a fellow student wizard who comes from a family full of magic happenings. Though this character is a bit more nervous and neurotic than Harry is, and his magic abilities aren't quite as strong, he's also the loyalest friend that a wizard could ask for. He's always there when he's needed, and ends up performing some rather brave actions throughout the series as he grows up from a little boy to a young adult. Who is this little redheaded kid?

Question 36

The wizard who likes animals

Compared to some of the other wizards flying around Middle-Earth, this guy is kind of an odd duck, but that's exactly why we like him. He's a pretty eccentric character who prefers hanging out with animals, rather than people, and he has birds that actually nest inside of his hair. His main form of transportation is even a big sled that is pulled around by rabbits. Luckily, this quirky wizard is one of the good guys. What is his name?

Question 37

She'll get you

Let's face it, when you think about evil witches, there's a good chance that this is the first face that pops into your mind. She's one of the great film villains of all time, and even inspired a novel that portrayed her as the protagonist... which in turn inspired a massive Broadway show. Her greatest weapon is a swarm of flying monkeys. In the Broadway show, her name is Elphaba. In one of the more recent film versions, she has the name Theodora. But there's one only one name that everyone knows her by...

Question 38

Superman's least favorite pal

Mxyzptlk

This mischievous imp from the fifth dimension USUALLY isn't so hostile, but his magical reality warping powers have proven to be a major thorn in Superman's side on many occasions. Most of the time he's just a nuisance, but there have been occasions where his powers have proven quite dangerous. Unfortunately for Kal-El, the only way to get the imp to go away is to trick him into saying or spelling his own name backwards. That's hard, considering that his name is...

Question 39

DC Comics has a sorcerer, too

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This DC Comics character may have some serious magical abilities, but she also enjoys pulling rabbits out of hats as a stage magician as well. Her father was a stage magician as well, while her mother was a mystical member of a race of superhumans called Homo magi. When her father goes missing, this character goes out in search of him, and finds many surprises along the way. She has, at times, been a member of the Justice League. What is her name?

Question 40

She who lives in the chicken-legged hut

This witch is a classic character in Slavic European folklore, and if you don't recognize her right away, you'll definitely recognize her hut: hidden away in the woods, a little shack perched on two walking, giant chicken legs. She often flies around in a mortar, and uses a pestle as a weapon. This old witch has appeared in countless movies, video games, TV shows, cartoons, and more... often as a villain, but sometimes in a more ambiguous role. Tell us, what is this witch's name?

Question 41

Head of Gryffindor

This professor has been teaching Transfiguration classes at a very prestigious school of magic since at least the 1950s, and throughout the series, eventually even rises up to become the school's headmistress. Though her demeanor often seems overly prim, proper, and stiff, she shows herself to be a deeply caring and compassionate individual with powerful magical abilities. As an Animagus, she is able to transform herself into a British Shorthair silver tabby cat. But what is this magical professor's name?

Question 42

The evil skeleton

You know, for an evil skeleton, this guy is pretty buff. Or maybe his body isn't skeletal, and just his face? Strangeness aside, this sorcerer is one evil dude, and he's the main person responsible for causing trouble in He-Man's life. In addition to that magical staff he wields, called the Havoc staff, he also possesses a whole array of dark magical abilities that allow him to traverse great distances, open portals, hypnotize people around him, or telepathically communicate with others. What is his name?

Question 43

The one with the crazy eyes

In the 1996 teen horror film The Craft, a group of four teenage girls, outcasted from their peers, open up the door to a whole work of dark wonders, and become witches. One of these girls, played by Fairuza Balk, is especially into the whole witch lifestyle, and begins a quest for power. First, she causes her abusive stepfather to have a heart attack, cashing in on his life insurance policy, and allowing her to escape the trailer park. But then, her hunger for power takes her further and further down a dark road...

Question 44

The sea witch

Part human, part octopus, all witch. That poor little mermaid, Ariel, had no idea what she was getting into when she signed a contract with this diabolical undersea sorceress, who took complete advantage of her naiveté in order to achiever her own goals. This sea witch is easily one of the best villains ever to come out of a Disney movie, both scary and humorous at different turns, and always a menacing presence throughout the film. But what is her name?

Question 45

The mad monk

This name belonged to a real person, but the version we're talking about is the fictional characterization of him who took arms against Hellboy. This man was born with fantastic power, and it's shown that the reason no one could ever kill him is because he's immortal. He used his sorcery abilities for the Nazis in WWII, but in 1944 the Allies foiled his attempt to open a portal into another dimension causing him to be sucked into the portal -- and a little baby demon to be spat out, who would go on to be named Hellboy.

Question 46

Old Ben

Few men are as devoted to saving the galaxy as this noble old wizard, a man whom, when we first meet him, is one of the last of his kind left alive. In the years since evil overtook the land, he has been hiding in the desert, awaiting the maturity of the one who will someday rise and take on the dark side. This character, as played by Alec Guinness, takes on the name Ben, but that's not his true name. What is?

Question 47

The cute little mouse

You don't normally think of this character as being a wizard, but he had one really notable moment where he gave it his best shot. See, he's actually just a mouse, but there's one sequence in the movie Fantasia where he is shown to be the apprentice to a powerful sorcerer named Yen Sid. He tries to pick up on some of the master's magical tricks, but has a bit of trouble properly controlling them, and the master doesn't seem too happy about it.

Question 48

He finds your lack of faith disturbing

He was supposed to be the chosen one, but instead, he fell prey to the forces of darkness, and became a beacon of pure rage, hatred, and annihilation. Distinguished by his cyborg body, his red light saber, his deep voice, and his dark cloak, everyone in the universe knows and fears this dark overlord, and hopes that he doesn't visit their part of the galaxy. He is widely viewed as one of the greatest cinematic villains of all time. Who is he?

Question 49

The one who wants to eat a star's heart

In Neil Gaiman's Stardust, this witch is the central antagonist. She is the oldest and most powerful of the Lillim Coven, but like her sisters, she despises her old age. When a star named Yvaine falls from the sky, she and her sister desire to capture it, as eating the star's heart will grant their youth back. This witch, who is played by Michelle Pfeiffer in the movie, is a clever and manipulative foe with powerful magical abilities, such as transforming people into animals. Who is she?

Question 50

Ho ho ho

Yes, yes, he's real (shhh), but he's also appeared as a fictional character in a lot of movies and TV shows, so he counts! And listen, if this guy isn't a wizard, who is? He has some sort of psychic powers that enable him to know when you're sleeping or awake, has a magical list that contains every kid in the world, and can soar through the skies on a sleigh pulled by flying reindeer. Gandalf, Merlin, and Harry Potter aren't nearly as powerful as this cookie-loving wizard. Who is he?

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