Giovanni Zatara (Earth-50)

Giovanni "John" Zatara is an Italian illusionist, magician, and skilled escape artist. He is the father of Zatanna. He also has trained Bruce Wayne, better known as Batman.

Bio
Giovanni was born in a long line of magicians, his earliest known descendant was said to be Merlin, of the Arthurian legend. From a young age, Giovanni studied such things as magic, illusions, and puzzles. It was his uncle that taught him how to cast spells and also, to escape from traps.

Powers and abilities

 * Can cast spells, by using a wand and saying words backwards


 * Skilled escape artist, can escape from many kinds of traps