Jonathon “Nikachu” Zaczek is a Magic YouTuber and Modern Merfolk Master.
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Timestamps
0:00:10 who is Nikachu – from Merfolk master to all-around YouTuber
0:10:10 why Nikachu is so committed to Merfolk
0:16:00 difference in playstyle – Magic, poker and chess
0:19:45 edges to be gained in Magic from playing Merfolk
0:25:05 tournament notoriety and the YouTube tipping point
0:35:30 the YouTube endgame – how much is enough?
0:39:15 forks in the road – choosing to make videos above all else
0:45:09 on work ethic, time management, and complacency
0:49:44 “your number one priority is to make AMAZING videos”
0:54:21 shuffling PSA – mana weaving IS cheating
1:05:05 on controversy, hateful comments and why Mox Opal should stay banned
1:17:11 with platform comes responsibility
1:24:07 on the integrity of Magic judges
1:33:44 Nikachu doesn’t like short-form video – here’s why
1:35:56 why Nikachu is a ‘lone wolf’ creator
Links
Humans of Magic
Humans of Magic: the book
Humans of Magic 