# Wizard of Oz — The Road to Oz character guide

> Wizard of Oz in The Road to Oz by L. Frank Baum.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Oz, The Wizard, The wonderful Wizard of Oz, the Wizard, Mr. Wizard

**First appearance:** 0019-xviii-the-emerald-city

## Snapshot

The humbug-turned-sage of Oz, once a balloonist from Omaha, now a trusted fixture of Ozma's court whose real magic is knowing how to be useful.

## Who they are

Though no longer ruling, the Wizard remains close to Ozma's throne, standing behind Dorothy during the grand birthday reception alongside the shaggy man. His past as a balloonist and former ruler gives him a peculiar authority — part showman, part advisor — in a fairyland that has forgiven his tricks. His presence signals that Oz rewards reinvention, and his quiet standing in the court hints at how much the old humbug has become genuinely wise.

## Relationships

### [Dorothy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/characters/dorothy)

_friendship_

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz are old friends, with the Wizard often helping her with magic and advice.

### [Dorothy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/characters/dorothy)

_friendship_

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz are old friends, with the Wizard often helping her with magic and advice.

### [Dorothy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/characters/dorothy)

_friendship_

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz are old friends, with the Wizard often helping her with magic and advice.

## In the story

### [Princess Ozma of Oz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_road_to_oz_se/chapters/xx-princess-ozma-of-oz)

Entertains the group with a magic show featuring eight tiny piglets, and comments on Dorothy being loved by all.

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