About Anne-Marie Mackay: Creator of The Magus

Anne-Marie Mackay is a visionary creator, writer, and producer with over three decades of experience in the entertainment industry. Her illustrious career has shaped some of the most iconic works in film, television, and music, launching the careers of renowned directors such as David Fincher, Michael Bay, and Sofia Coppola, while working alongside cinematic legends like David Lynch and Francis Ford Coppola. British-born and globally inspired, Anne-Marie's creative journey has been defined by her ability to blend artistry, storytelling, and innovation across media platforms.

From Visionary Producer to Creator of The Magus

Anne-Marie's personal and professional milestones are deeply interwoven with her creation of The World of The Magus. Inspired by a profound personal transformation during a “dark night of the soul,” Anne-Marie began a journey of introspection and creativity, leading to the birth of The Magus. Combining mythology, Jungian psychology, and her own life experiences, she crafted a richly symbolic universe designed to guide individuals on their paths of self-discovery.

The Magus card deck is a marriage of Anne-Marie’s early artistic endeavors—miniature etchings she created as a young teacher—and the wisdom she has gathered from her inner dialogues during a time of great personal challenge. Her vision materialized into a transformative tool that blends ancient symbolism, timeless wisdom, and modern insight to empower others to uncover their own answers and truths.

The World of The Magus–Balhundorra

Anne-Marie’s multimedia production company, Balhund Entertainment, is the platform through which The Magus has come to life. This ambitious project spans books, films, interactive media, and branded merchandise, beginning with The Magus Card Decks. The Deluxe Deck, a luxurious collection with a guidebook, and the portable Mini Deck are tools crafted with care, designed to resonate with anyone seeking clarity and empowerment.

Anne-Marie’s deep belief in the universality of human experiences has made The Magus a heartfelt offering of love, wisdom, and artistic beauty. With each deck, she invites users into the mystical world of Balhundorra, offering a path toward self-discovery and personal transformation.

A Life Dedicated to Storytelling and Transformation

Anne-Marie continues to write, produce, and develop a slate of creative projects, including novels, television series, and films. Her life’s work is a testament to the power of storytelling to heal, inspire, and connect. With The Magus, she brings this passion to a new audience, merging her artistic legacy with a deeply personal mission to empower others.

“The Magus is my love letter to humanity,” Anne-Marie says. “It’s a guide, a companion, and a bridge to the answers we all hold within ourselves.”

Customer testimonials

“I love my Magus deck. The truth be told it is less of a deck to me and more of a treasured friend. I take it with me whenever I travel, sometimes to ask questions and other times just to marvel in the beautiful images. And like a good friend, the Magus has never steered me wrong.”
Jennifer Beals
– Actor
"I have used the Magus deck on a regular basis for the past two years and am amazed at its accuracy and wisdom. I have found the Magus spreads to be more user friendly than traditional tarot decks and the Artwork and meaning of each card speak to me on a very deep level. The Magus deck has helped guide me along my path during some very  difficult times. The Magus deck is the only source I consistently  turn to when I need clarification on any matter...which is why my  deck has a permanent home on my meditation altar. Thank you Anne-Marie for gifting us with such a wonderful and powerful tool."
Staci Forrester
- Reiki Master Teacher
"Anne-Marie's Magus deck is nothing less than a channel to the divine.  This collection of beautiful images (all original artwork by Anne-Marie) allows access to the unified field, a conduit for universal Knowledge.  The cards are easy to use, and their interpretations are at once poetic and true.  Ihave used this deck faithfully for many years now and have yet to have a reading that wasn't spot on.  The only thing more powerful than the Magus deck is a reading with its creator.  Perhaps it's her Celtic roots, but Anne-Marie is a seer and conjurer Extraordinaire."
Mindy Ross
– Attorney
"It's been over four years now since I was first introduced to the Magus deck of cards, and it has never failed to provide a fascinating insight into my life circumstances, throughout both the good and more challenging times. Even when the guidance is not immediately obvious, using the deck always makes me focus on the issues I need to resolve, and channels creative thinking in identifying the issues and solutions. Aside from this, the pack is beautifully designed, and the artworks themselves are spiritually lifting!"
Chris Braham
– Media Rights Agent
"I was first introduced to the Magus deck in 2003. At the time I was very interested in the Tarot, more as an artistic study than asa method of divination.Because of this I was also interested in similar contemporary manifestations of Tarot archetypes. The Magus is very different from the Tarot and for me more accessible as a tool of self-reflection. The Magus doesn't seek to divine the future rather it allows the participant to become aware of and meditate on his present situation, his past influences and the possible future outcome if he acts on this awareness. For me theMagus works as a mirror reminding the participant of aspects of himself that he may be overlooking or even denying.By confronting and recognizing these aspects it becomes easier to overcome them. I also appreciate the color composition and abstractness of the illustrations, which allows for varied and multiple relationships with other cards within a single spread.The Magus has been a really rewarding and creative tool for me."
Ben Richards
– Artist, Illustrator
"From my own experience of asking questions of the The Magus I can honestly say the answers delve deeply into your own hidden knowledge, rendering what’s beneath the surface into the stunning light of day with such clarity you’ll get that small click in the side of your head that says, ‘Ah yes. . .’ while breathing out with relief in recognition of the truth that was staring you in the face all along. The Magus is a truly mystical opportunity to recover wisdom."
Anna Perera
– Novelist
"I had never had much luck with cards and oracles beyond the I-Ching. Then a friend introduced me to Magus cards. I was surprised at how insightful, intuitive and accurate they were. Their aesthetics are equally intuitive conjuring a Joseph Campbell Jungian symbologist sensibility. I use the cards regularly after meditation and prior to decision-making. Magus cards resonate profoundly with me."
Shana Ting Lipton
– Cultural Strategist
"The Magus cards were a life changing experience for me because of their profound, encouraging insight. My reading gave me a clearer hope for my future, particularly due to Anne Marie's outstanding, inspiring explanations, and I was intrigued by the array of Anne Marie's self-created Artwork on each of the magus cards. The Magus is a very unique, exciting, and fun new approach to guidance for all of life’s issues."
Daniel Vaughn
– Graphic Artist/Director
"I was about to move into my new place I was renting with a friend but was a little concerned about feeling safe there. I asked the Magus cards if I would be safe and the card, I picked was Balhund. It said I would be protected.  As I stood contemplating the magic of the moment, I noticed that the image on the card was that of a dog, a black GermanShepard looking dog, which was an exact replica of my roommate’s dog, who happens to be named Bella!!! As I looked from the card to Bella's ears to the card again, I knew I would be ok. Thank you, Anne-Marie, from bringing such divine wisdom down to earth."
Vivian
– Executive Assistant