In contemporary use, the term "magus" denotes a master magician and is a highly regarded title.
- The term "magician" is used to describe both occult practitioners and masters of illusion.
- The term "magus" is reserved for masculine masters of the occult arts.
- Many practitioners prefer it since it clearly differentiates the two.
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