Merlin

Jerry's magician cousin

Jerry's cousin the magician, a character who confounds Tom using magic.

Trivia

  • Merlin is Jerry's cousin.
  • Uses magic to restrict or confuse Tom's movements.
  • Appears in the 1940s short "Magician Mouse".
  • Usually carries a magic hat and wand.

Alternate names

Merlin Mouse Magician Mouse

Tags

Tom and Jerry mouse magician wizard Jerry's relative comedy animated character magic mischievous slapstick comedy

Profile

Species
Mouse
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A small mouse dressed in magician-like attire. Wears a distinctive hat and cape, and holds a magic wand.
Eye color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Magician's hat
  • Cape
  • Magic wand
Iconic items
  • Magic wand
  • Magician's hat
  • Cape

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Mischievous
Detailed personality
Cunning and humorous, confounds Tom with magic and helps Jerry, but fundamentally enjoys prank battles with Tom.
Keywords
  • Intelligent
  • Mischievous
  • Humorous
  • Witty
  • Magician
Talents
  • Magic talent
  • Transformation magic
  • Ability to create illusions
  • Teleportation
  • Spell chanting
Skills
  • Magic trick performances
  • Schemes to confound others
  • High intelligence
  • Low close combat ability but compensates with magic
Motivation
Confounds Tom with magic and sides with Jerry to maintain superiority.
Habits
No specific catchphrase recorded. Characterized by flamboyant gestures like waving the magic wand to cast spells.
Hobbies
Magic practice, Devising tricks
Favorite foods
Cheese

History

Backstory
Jerry's cousin who appears as a magician. Uses magic to confound Tom and support Jerry in the Tom and Jerry slapstick antics.
Work title
Magician Mouse (Tom and Jerry)
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
"Magician Mouse" short animation

First appearance

Significant event
First appearance
Description
Appeared as Jerry's cousin, introducing new elements to the story by using magic to confuse Tom.

Magic tricks

Significant event
Magic tricks
Description
Confounded Tom with a variety of magic tricks, emphasizing the show's comedic elements.

Relationships

Jerry

Cousin

Cousin. Supports Jerry with magician knowledge.

Jerry

Teammate

Shows cooperation with Jerry when using magic to confound Tom.

Tom

Rival

Torments Tom with magic, always targeting him with pranks.

Media appearances

Magician Mouse

Anime / Supporting

Short animation (1940s)

Voice cast and creators

William Hanna

Creator name
William Hanna
Role
Original author

Joseph Barbera

Creator name
Joseph Barbera
Role
Original author

Related goods

Merlin figure

Item name
Merlin figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited