Benevolent Wizards

Although there are stories that tell of wicked wizards, there are also stories of magicians, sorcerers, wizards, and soothsayers who use their powers only for good.

Benevolent Wizards, also referred to as  Friendly Magicians, are heroes who are endowed with good magic and use them to help others. They often come across as nurturers, parents, inventors, comic relief, tricksters, and entertainers.

Benevolent Wizards are often empathetic, hilarious, caring, and sympathetic, but they can also be strict, scatterbrained, and not know their own strengths.

Most of them are portrayed as wise and gentle teachers, guiding the hero/heroine on his/her noble quest and teaching them valuable lessons, with Merlin being one of the most potent examples.

Whether they're giving advice to those who need it or protecting innocent civilians from dark forces, these conjurers continue to inspire storytellers, readers and audiences for generations to come.

Film

 * Merlin (The Sword in the Stone)
 * The High Aldwin (Willow)
 * Mickey Mouse (Disney)
 * Bigweld (Robots)

TV

 * Maynard the Magician (Barney the Dinosaur)

Literature

 * Merlin
 * Harry Potter
 * Gandalf (Middle-Earth)
 * The Wizard of Oz