Philip Swann

Philip Swann

Philip Swann
Franchise:	Barkerverse
Notability:	Main character
Type:	Magician
Gender:	Male
Location:	Mojave Desert, California Bel Air, Los Angeles Hollywood, California
Associations:	Nix's cult
Relations:	Dorothea Swann
Status:	Deceased
Died:	1995
Introduction:	"The Last Illusion"
Final:	Lord of Illusions
Actor:	Kevin J. O'Connor

Philip Swann is a fictional magic user & illusionist and a central character featured in the 1985 short story "The Last Illusion" by author Clive Barker. The story appeared as the fourth feature in Blood of Blood, Volume 6, published by Sphere. The character was also featured in the 1995 film adaptation Lord of Illusions where he was played by actor Kevin J. O'Connor.

Lord of Illusions[]

Philip Swann was once a follower of the black magic user and cult leader known as Nix. As Nix's protege, Philip learned a meager amount of true magic, but his specialty was in prestidigitation. Philip betrayed Nix and pulled several strong-willed colleagues along with him. Together they raided Nix's bunker to rescue a young kidnap victim named Dorothea. Dorothea shot Nix, and Swann applied a binding mask to him, preventing him from using his power. He then buried him deep in the Mojave Desert.

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The character of Philip Swann was created by Clive Barker.

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This article relates to the works of Clive Barker.