Alex Kessler is the creator of the web show Top Decking, the previous host of Mad Magic, and the creator and host of the Masters of Modern Podcast. He’s a Founding member of the website www.Collected.Company, and is the President and game and toy designer of the KessCo toy and Game company. Alex lives in Santa Monica, California.
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First Set
5TH Edition
Favorite Set
Innistrad
Favorite Card
Geist of Saint Traft
What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you?
The content creation has been a large hook for Alex. He also loves the brewing side of magic as well. The creation is key.
Early Challenge
Attack step. Alex is a more passive player and plays a deck that doesn't attack a lot.
Level Up Moment
Reading a draft and pick article in Zendikar block led to his first win.
Worst Magic Moment
Alex assumed he lost a game that he actually won. He didn't count the damage and scooped. His opponent lets him lose.
Proudest Magic Moment
The first decent finish at an event. The positive response to Top Decking.
Best Format
Modern
Deepest Thing You've Learned About Yourself
Alex is more competitive than he realized. He's also greatly improved his ability to learn.
Biggest Mistake Players Make
The mana management. Tapping the wrong land, Keep your mana organized.
Shortcoming
Learning the deck that he should play and sticking to it.
Advice to Yourself 5 Years Ago
Buy fetch land.
Underplayed Card in Standard
Gideon Jura
Geist of Saint Traft
Improvement Suggestions
Always ask for help. Call a judge if you need to.
Mentors
LSV(Luis Scott-Vargas), Patrick Chapin,Brian Kibler
Connect With Alex Kessler
Twitter:@mmcast
Check Out Magic Story
Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community.
Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com
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