Humans of Magic

Lucas Esper Berthoud is a lawyer, professional Magic player and Pro Tour Aether Revolt champion. He is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Lucas’s family background
• Growing up with the Latin American Magic community
• On giving people second chances
• Why Lucas won’t be pursuing the MPL in 2020

Have a listen!

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Andrea Mengucci is a member of the MPL, Mythic Invitational champion, content creator, Twitch streamer, and major advocate for the Legacy format.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Andrea’s lifelong passion for card games
• Career progression & rise to the MPL
• Key friendships & critical learnings
• The #MengucciCuisine origin story

Have a listen!

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Vincent Chandler, a.k.a. Pleasant Kenobi, is an MTG content creator [ YouTube | Twitch ], Minotaur lover, and self-proclaimed Man with the Best Beard in Magic.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• The Pleasant Kenobi origin story: teacher to full-time Magic content creator
• Vince’s creative process: humor, structured chaos & knowing his audience
• Interacting with the community: stories, observations & lessons learned

Have a listen!

Continue reading Pleasant Kenobi: raw and unleashed | Humans of Magic

Julian Knab is a streamer, creator of the Legacy Premier League, and host of the Everyday Eternal podcast. Find all his work at itsjulian.com.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Growing up with a love of gaming & building that into a passion for esports
• Observations on the esports industry & how Magic can improve its viewership
• The making of the Legacy Premier League — the BEST homegrown Magic production on the planet

Continue reading Julian Knab on creating the Legacy Premier League & future of esports | Humans of Magic

Crim Nguyen, a.k.a. The Asian Avenger, is a streamer, content creator, and musician.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Growing up with adversity & family tragedy
• Taking calculated risks to advance one’s career
• Life as a professional touring musician

…and lots more. This is his most personal interview yet.

Continue reading The Asian Avenger on his long and winding road | Humans of Magic

The Humans of Magic book is out!

(How to WIN A FREE COPY of the book — instructions below)

12 interviews with 12 of the greatest minds in the game today. We get philosophical, personal, and deep. Get your copy on Amazon now.

After working on the book for more than a year, I am truly excited to get this thing out. It is absolutely jam-packed with content: 500+ pages, with illustrations and an exclusive foreword by Autumn Burchett.

I couldn’t be more excited to release it in written form. It would mean the world to me if you would consider picking up a copy.

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