Wizards of Waverly Place, starring Selena Gomez, started airing on the Disney Channel in October 2007. Selena plays the character Alex Russo.

Other characters:
David Henrie – as Justin Russo
Jake T. Austin – as Max Russo
Maria Canals Bareera – as Theresa Russo
David DeLuise – as Jerry Russo
Jennifer Stone – as Harper Finkle

Wizards was created by Todd J. Greenwald who is a former writer of Disney’s Hannah Montana. The show is produced by It’s a Laugh Productions in conjunction with Disney Channel Original Productions.

The Plot: Alex and her brothers Max and Justin live with their parents Jerry and Theresa. The three kids are not allowed to use magic without supervision, and they can only keep their magic abilities once they become adults (which will be determined by a magic competition). The kids father used to have magic powers, however he gave them up in order to marry his mortal wife Theresa. Alex is constantly getting into trouble by using her magic unsupervised.