The priests of Ancient Egypt were the important magicians and practicians of magic in Egypt. The Ancient Egyptians believed that magic was closely affiliated with writing. Most magician priests were considered to have gained magical knowledge by studying ancient sacred scriptures The priest magicians were surrounded in mystery. Priests were seen to be in possession of a secret cognition which had been given to them by the immortals. The death rituals and the spells loved by the magic priests made them important.
The Book of the Dead disciplined nearly two hundred Magic Spells designed to help with overwhelming the dangers of the Hades such as defeating severe beasts, avoiding several traps and demons. These spells included transformation the ability to change into several beings such as a mythical phoenix or a honed snake. The correct magic spells would take to be recited to pass different tests to ensure secure passage through the terrifying trials of the Scheol which left to the Hall of Two Truths where their activities in their mortal lives would be examined - the Egyptian Magic Spells were important for the Day of Judgement. The priest sorcerers had the spells which could help an Ancient Egyptian to become immortal. Is it any wonder that people considered they could work magic miracles wish bringing figures of animal to life and working people into animate beings.
The statues of the gods were thought to be a living embodiment of the divinity. The familiar 'sitting position' of many of the great statues was believed to grant the living soul ,the Ba, to stand erect and "go out into the day." The statues were usually housed in the temples but on great occasions and festivals the statues were exhibited in front of the people. The people then wanted magical prophecies viewing their lives - The wonders were put in much a way that they only essential a 'yes' or 'no' serve. If the divine spirit of the statue moved the bearers forward the result was OK.