'You must know that I am not without artifice where magic is concerned,' said
Weasel. 'Only last year did I - assisted by my friend there - part the
notoriously powerful Archmage of Ymitury from his staff, his belt of moon
jewels, and his life, in that approximate order.'

    -- Terry Pratchett
    -- The Colour of Magic ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Colour_of_Magic )