Fifth Business

Who gives Paul the name Magnus Eisengrim, or does he rename himself? Also how does this name change represent his rebirth?

What is the meaning of his new name? Does Leisl give him this name, or did he chose it himself? Howe does this new name represent a rebirth of pauls Character?

I'm trying to do an analysis on who Paul is after his name change, but I cannot find much evidence or quotes in the book.

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I believe Paul names himself this. Paul takes what Dunstan teaches him (magic) and later re-invents himself, first as a carnival performer and then as world-famous magician Magnus Eisengrim. Like Dunstan and Percy, Paul becomes a new person, and yet remains tied to the childhood feelings (of resentment and insecurity) that plagued him as a child. His transition into magic is a baptism of sorts but he still remains tied to his past.