What does the cryptic crossword clue "Enchanting person's publication — the Guardian? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Enchanting person's". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAG (synonym="publication") + US (synonym="the Guardian?") = MAGUS; definition: "Enchanting person's" The answer is MAGUS.

Enchanting person's publication — the Guardian? (5)

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