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Now displaying: June, 2018
Jun 29, 2018

You're in for a treat today as we get to sit down with the MTG Pro Tutor Admins. Get to know the stories behind the friendly faces that take part in making the Pro Tutor community the uplifting, helpful place we all love. Luke Kimmel lives in Dallas, TX, Dan Bodtke lives in Kansas City, MO, and Aaron Scott lives in Bellefonte, PA.

Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Luke Kimmel, Dan Bodtke, and Aaron Scott when they shared their story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep291

Luke Kimmel

First Set

Dark Ascension

Favorite Set

Avacyn Restored

Favorite Card

Nevermaker
Panharmonicon

Dan Bodtke

First Set

Future Sight

Favorite Set

Khans of Tarkir

Favorite Card

Liliana of the Veil

Aaron Scott

First Set

Shadows of Innistrad

Favorite Set

Amonkhet/Theros

Favorite Card

Felidar Guardian
Scion of the Ur-Dragon

Worst Magic Moment

Win and in for a top 8 and Dan forgot to pay a cost and lost a game. Aaron is still in his low spot and is struggling right now with how to deal with consistent losses. Luke had to learn about 'good' decks the hard way. (By losing a lot.)

Proudest Magic Moment

Luke built his own deck and took it to a tournament where it turned some heads. Dan building a deck on his own and doing well at a tournament. He also loves showing off his collection. Aaron won a win-a-box event by playing to the top and then splitting in the final.

Biggest Mistake Players Make

Giving away too much information. Sideboarding and over boarding. Blood Moon.

Connect With MTG Pro Tutor Admins

Twitter:@rishaDan_port 

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

 

Jun 22, 2018

Janus Andersen recently broke through and made his first Grand Prix top 8 at GP Birmingham 2018 (Legacy). Janus lives in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Janus Andersen when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep290

First Set

Ice Age

Favorite Set

Legends (for its look and feel)

Favorite Card

Kess, Dissident Mage

Early Challenge

Janus is a brewer at heart but since Legacy (his primary format) is so defined he had to find a balance.

Worst Magic Moment

As a brewer, Janus has felt the pain of working hard on a deck and it bombing.

Proudest Magic Moment

Making top 8 at a Grand Prix and going 7-0 on day 2.

Deck Selection

Janus took a deck he knew worked and tweaked it to beat the top 2 decks.
Take note of what you wished you had / what you need for the match-up. Make your fine tune adjustment based on feedback from matches.

Biggest Mistake Players Make

Blindly following what everyone else does and not challenging the status quo of decks. And being too cautious.

Parting Guidance

Try new cards and ignore the naysayers.

Magic Resource

Reddit, MTG The Source, Sparring with friends, Who's The Beat Down article, Tappedout.net

Connect With Janus Andersen

Twitter:@YouCanCallMe_J 

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

 

Jun 15, 2018

Matt Brown has a few Grand Prix cashes, has appeared on the Pro Tour once before and now has his first Grand Prix top 8. Matt lives in England.

Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Matt Brown when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep289

First Set

Innistrad

Favorite Set

Return to Ravnica

Favorite Card

Cloudfin Raptor

Early Challenge

Getting crushed at his first several PTQs. Matt kept going because he was having fun.

Worst Magic Moment

At a Modern RPTQ, Matt felt really prepared. He took a plane to Scotland and then did terribly. Matt felt horrible and wanted to quit but realized that by removing the pressure, he was able to play and have fun. 

Proudest Magic Moment

Top 8 at GP Birmingham (Standard).

What Have You Learned From Magic

People skills.

Biggest Mistake Players Make

Newer players make a lot of small mistakes. Control your body language.

Daily Habit

Watching Magic Stream every day.

Parting Guidance

Enjoy yourself. The more you play, the better you'll get but you must have fun.

Magic Resource

Twitch, SCG, CFB

Connect With Matt Brown

Twitter:@MattBrown_MTG 

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

 

Jun 8, 2018

Luke Southworth has one old PTQ win, a handful of Grand Prix cashes and just made Top 8 of Grand Prix Birmingham 2018. Luke is from Preston, England.

Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Luke Southworth when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep288

First Set

Mercadian Masques

Favorite Set

Apocalypse

Favorite Card

Electrolyze

Early Challenge

Understanding card advantage and board advantage.

Worst Magic Moment

Luke lost in the final of a WMCQ. That was really hard near-miss. Luke learned to 'expect the unexpected' as much as possible.

Proudest Magic Moment

Qualifying for the Pro Tour for the first time. It was very validating as a player to finally have the pay off for all his hard work.

What Have You Learned From Magic

Luke honed his critical thinking skills through Magic. Also, socializing with new people.

Biggest Mistake Players Make

Getting too emotionally invested in the game. You can't tie your self-worth to your Magic results. Magic is high variance and you need to be okay with that.

Grand Prix Preparation

Luke took a deck he found on a stream to his standard GP. He played Magic Online and studied the format. It was a new format so testing things out was key.

Parting Guidance

Have fun, be nice.

Connect With Luke Southworth

Twitter:@LukeSouthworth 

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

 

Jun 1, 2018

Michael Mapson is a fellow Prodigy who made top 8 at Grand Prix Hartford 2018. That's right! You're in for a treat as we have our second listener-turned-guest on the show. Michael is from Phoenixville, PA.

Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Michael Mapson when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep287

First Set

Time Spiral

Favorite Set

Lorwyn

Favorite Card

Goblin Welder
Stensia Bloodhall

Early Challenge

Knowing what to expect from opponents. Michael would get blown out by cards he didn't know existed. He overcame this by playing a lot of Magic and studying decklists.

Worst Magic Moment

Michael drove to a Legacy event in New York-several hours away-and went 0-7. He lost every match but still had a fun time. Every game is a learning experience.

Proudest Magic Moment

Team Top 8 at an SCG event. Winning with friends makes everything better.

What Have You Learned From Magic

PAtience and if you stick with something you'll get better at it.

Sportsmanship/Dedication/Respect

Be careful of asking for advice after you in.

Biggest Mistake Players Make

Players get impatient. They make plays just because. If you wait you'll find your cards have more impact.

How to Effectively Prepare for a Grand Prix

Michael chose his Modern deck well in advance and played at least one league a day for two months.

Parting Guidance

Be honest with yourself when playing Magic.

Magic Resource

Mana Traders, LegitMTG.com

Connect With Michael Mapson

Twitter:@ExpeditionMap 

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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