287: Prodigy to Pro Tour 2 with Michael Mapson

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