The wizards are not men...they are Maiar who were sent to Middle-earth in 1000 of the Third Age, long after the twenty rings were forged and handed out.
Of those rings, only one was ever held by a wizard. Gandalf had Narya, the Elven Ring of Fire. Cirdan gave it to him upon his arrival in Middle-earth. Sauron had no power over the three Elven rings.
It was not a ring, but Sauron himself that ensnared Saruman.
They never taught any of their 'magic' to elves or mortals. They just aided those in Middle-earth with their own wisdom and power.
Though those with rings had enhanced stature, none were ever made into wizards. 'Wizard' was not just a title for someone who did magic, but a title used only for those five included in the race. So no, there were no lesser wizards.
[ August 14, 2002: Message edited by: Legalos ]
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