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Friday, April 26, 2013

W is for Wizards

I Love Sci-Fi/Fantasy Because...

...of Wizards.

Who doesn't love a little wizardry? A flash of light. A whispered enchantment. A thrown voice. An optical illusion. So many possibilities.

Wizards are handy to have around. Questing without one isn't wise. Angering one isn't either. You never know when they might turn you into something...unnatural.

They have a way with dragons. They have a way with weather. They have a way with just about everything.

From Gandalf to Zed, from Merlin to Dumbledore, from Middle Earth to Oz, they cast their spells upon us all.

Their magic ensnares imagination, quickens the pulse and fills us with wonder.

Wizards are wondrous reasons why I love science fiction and fantasy.
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16 comments:

  1. Heather R. HoldenApril 26, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    Wizards are most definitely awesome! I remember being obsessed with them, witches, and all things magical as a kid. (And still technically am obsessed, to be honest, heh.)

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  2. Mark MeansApril 26, 2013 at 2:41 AM

    A wizard, in any shape or form, is nice to have around...regardless the situation :)

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  3. CynthiaApril 26, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    It just so happens that I'm cooking up a story in my head right now about wizards and other magicians.

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  4. Sheena-kay GrahamApril 26, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    Wizards are amazing. Sci-fi and Magic especially wouldn't be the same without them.

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  5. JoApril 26, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    I especially loved Dumbledore. What would magic be without wizards, so long as they are good wizards of course. Don't like the others at all.

    JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE

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  6. Laura ClipsonApril 26, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Wizards always make things more interesting :)

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  7. Alex J. CavanaughApril 26, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Always want one in a traveling party.

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  8. S.P. BowersApril 26, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    I would say a wizard would make life easier but they generally tend to complicate things.

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  9. Deniz BevanApril 26, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    I'd love to study at the side of a wizard...

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  10. Terry W. Ervin IIApril 26, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    The magic used and the varying personalities and role in the story/novel always keeps it interesting.

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  11. widdershinsApril 26, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Belgarath!

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  12. AnonymousApril 26, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    I have loved your A to Z posts so much, Jeff. We are kindred writing spirits!

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  13. John Going GentlyApril 26, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Gandalf is my favourite
    Benign...... And GAY!

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  14. Golden EagleApril 26, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Wizards are amazing. They're such a fascinating character type!

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  15. Al DiazApril 27, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    I like wizards and always include them in my parties...well, except for the last party. :D

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  16. S. L. HennessyApril 28, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Another wizards post...great minds think alike. Love all the ones you mentioned, particularly Gandalf.

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