Wizard or magician (8)
I believe the answer is:
sorcerer
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'wizard' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'magician' is the second definition.
(I know that magician can be written as sorcerer)
(Other definitions for sorcerer that I've seen before include "In stories, he has magical powers that he uses to harm others" , "Male magician, wizard" , "Necromancer or wizard" , "Magician with musical apprentice" , "Magician aided by evil spirits" .)