Possible Clues:

• Morgiana's storied master
• '...... and the Forty Thieves (3,4)'
• The hero of a tale in 'The Arabian Nights Entertainments', who uses the magic words 'open sesame'
• He had a powerful opening spell — bowled Jack, amongst others
• A politician and a graduate meet for show
• Utterer of famous opening words
• One short in defence, a half back shows fabulous character
• 'Arabian Nights' opener?
• His opening statement is famous
• One associated with forty thieves