You are hereHomeBible ReviewFall 2005The Fall and Rise of Simon Magus The term is used in Acts. In chapter 13:6–12, Bar-Jesus is named a “magus.” Bar-Jesus comes into conflict with Paul, and that magus receives a worse fate in Acts than does Simon; he is struck blind at the behest of Paul. Join the BAS Library! Already a library member? Log in here. Institution user? Log in with your IP address.