: Characters like the "chief assistant," described as a cunning figure in a red skull-cap and yellow turban, embody specific psychological or spiritual roles. Key Philosophical Features
Gurdjieff designed the ballet not merely as entertainment, but as a "spectacle" to demonstrate cosmic laws through movement. The Struggle of the Magicians - Brill G. I. GURDJIEFF ScГ©nario du ballet LA LUTTE DES...
: The wealthy Parsi prince, Gafar , attempts to win the love of Zeidab , a devoted disciple of a White Magician . : Characters like the "chief assistant," described as
: Gafar enlists a Black Magician to help him, leading to a direct confrontation between the two masters. : Characters like the "chief assistant
The story is a mythic, five-act drama set in the Middle East, centering on the battle between two opposing spiritual forces: