Connected to this topic, although not strictly in line with the original question, I came across what I believe to be a good demonstration of the Istari's self-limitation upon ME. Gandalf speaks thus (I paraphrase): "I once knew all the spells of every race, Elf Man and Dwarf..." etc.. A very clear idea of the limitation that the 'Old Man' form the Istari were bound within, in their time upon ME.
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