The Magician - Rider Waite
I believe and see him as a male figure - sorry ladies. But a close look reveals some boyish (if not effeminate) features about his face.
To me getting this card in a reading is very encouraging; it means the tools are all available to us to make things happen the way we want. However, which tools we use for what outcome? With a white robe I dont see the Magician as being sneaky or even  manipulative. He is there to guide us through but not to play mind games with us.
As it is in heave (hand point up) be it on earth (second hand pointing down). A balance between the spiritual and the earthly realms, as long as are living here on Earth.
More roses hanging above and before him signifying path of passion and devotion.

I dont get scared of the Magician; I know he will offer to give the querent what he/she needs for the way forward. The offer is there for the taking on the table and I bet he doesnt charge for it either. Just take it and make do for your highest good.

When one feels all is lost or all the roads are closed ahead of him/her, getting the Magician in a reading is a huge ray of hope, solutions and paths to choose from.

The Magician is the part of us that discovers we create our own reality. He/she draws from all aspects of life and brings pure energy into expression in the world. In this way, the magician is for me a young person full of energy to discover and create in life. The ability to manifest ideas, emotions, imagination. Self-mastery seems to be his goal, to become able to use his/her power.

This card looks beautiful. A young man who seems to be very gifted, surrounded by a white light...(I think it might show his wisdom and the purity of his will), is showing with his right hand the heaven and with his left hand the earth! I feel like he wants to tell us that the goodness of the heaven is coming in the earth!I also feel this because he's in a beautiful garden,surrounded by flowers...just like in heaven  
He's got everything you need..and he seems willing to help....
The sign of infinity is also surrounded by the white light...and the snake is biting his own tail which means it can't harm you!
In my opinion there's nothing negative in this card! (Always commenting the RI deck!!!)

Some more pictures of the magician  

I love seeing all the different cards. Thanks