198: Robert Lombardi Returns for Magic PRO-Pourri
Robert Lombardi still has a Degree in Mechatronics Engineering (he hasn’t lost it), and is married and has a 15-month-old son. He has 3 Grand Prix top 8s now including a win at Grand Prix Toronto 2016. He’s still better at Limited than Constructed and is striving to not be 1 point shy of Silver. Robert was first on the MTG Pro Tutor podcast in episode 125.
Read More...197: Ben Friedman Made the Pro Tour a Regular Thing By Learning How to Learn Better
Ben Friedman has four Grand Prix top 8s, two Pro Tour top 16s, 5 SCG invitational top 8s, and does it all while rocking a mean cowboy hat! He is a member of the MetaGameGurus on the SCG Tour and the Captain of Mox Box Bowl on the Pro Tour. Ben lives in Baltimore, MD.
Read More...196: GP Champion Corey Baumeister on Building a Successful Magic Network
Corey Baumeister is a Gold Level Professional Magic player who has 2 Grand Prix top 8’s to his name including a win in New Jersey 2017! He also has 1 top 16 and 2 top 32 finishes at the Pro Tour. Corey lives in Fargo, North Dakota.
Read More...195: Don’t Stop and Don’t Quit with Jorge Mantilla
Jorge Mantilla is 28 years old and was born in Miami, Florida. He started out by playing Poker and sneaking into casino’s throughout high school to make extra money. He’s a well known Spearfisherman through his videos on youtube/Instagram. He started playing Magic after Dragons of Tarkir and fell in love with Limited. He’s been to 2 Grand Prix’s – Atlanta, where he won the last 4 rounds in a row to make day 2 and Orlando where he made Top 8. Jorge lives in Miami, Florida.
Read More...194: You Need a Little Hubris with Kasper Nielsen
Kasper Nielsen is a new face on the Pro Tour as he just made his first Grand Prix Top 8 at Utrecht 2017. Kasper lives in Copenhagen, Denmark
Read More...193: How Not Listening Hurts You with Amir Radmard
Amir Radmard lives in Oklahoma City, OK. As a daytime job, he is an IT technician for a small company. In regards to Magic, he is a glorified FNM champion and considers himself the most grindiest of grinders. He has 1 Grand Prix top 8 that happened at GP Houston and has competed in several RPTQs. He’s been to the Pro tour once and is looking for more.
Read More...192: Aleksa Telarov is the First Serbian to Top 8 a Grand Prix and Shares the Importance of Humility
Aleksa Telarov is a 7 time National Champion and has appeared in 10 Worlds & World Magic Cup events. At the World Magic Cup he’s made top8, top16, and top32. He took 3rd at the 2015 MOCS and has 3 Grand Prix Top 8 including a win at Grand Prix Madrid 2015. Aleksa lives in Serbia.
Read More...191: What You Don’t Know Can Cost You with James Larsen-Scott
James Larsen-Scott is a 20-year-old magic player from Tasmania, Australia who has been playing Magic for 8 years. He is constantly trying to learn and improve his game and recently obtained his first Grand Prix top 8 at GP Brisbane 2017.
Read More...190: Grand Prix Champion Ryan Hare Doesn’t Not Expect Results – Always Work For It
Ryan Hare is the Champion of Grand Prix Pittsburgh 2017 and is looking towards silver and beyond. He can’t resist a good pun, and his favorite colors are Black and Green (usually together).
Read More...189: How Drafting Everyday and Playing Boldly Helped Donald Smith and How it Can Help You Too
Donald Smith started playing Magic in Theros. He got his first (and only) GP Top 8 in Charlotte 2015 and has chained Pro Tour invites ever since. Now he has a Pro Tour Top 8 under his belt and is a Gold level pro.
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