153:Masters of Modern Founder Alex Kessler Talks Content Creation and Mana Management

Alex Kessler is the creator of the web show Top Decking, the previous host of Mad Magic, and the creator and host of the Masters of Modern Podcast. He’s a Founding member of the website www.Collected.Company, and is the President and game and toy designer of the KessCo toy and Game company. Alex lives in Santa Monica, California. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Alex Kessler when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep153 First Set 5TH Edition Favorite Set Innistrad Favorite Card Geist of Saint Traft What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? The content creation has been a large hook for Alex. He also loves the brewing side of magic as well. The creation is key. Early Challenge Attack step. Alex is a more passive player and plays a deck that doesn't attack a lot. Level Up Moment Reading a draft and pick article in Zendikar block led to his first win. Worst Magic Moment Alex assumed he lost a game that he actually won. He didn't count the damage and scooped. His opponent lets him lose. Proudest Magic Moment The first decent finish at an event. The positive response to Top Decking. Best Format Modern Deepest Thing You've Learned About Yourself Alex is more competitive than he realized. He's also greatly improved his ability to learn. Biggest Mistake Players Make The mana management. Tapping the wrong land, Keep your mana organized. Shortcoming Learning the deck that he should play and sticking to it. Advice to Yourself 5 Years Ago Buy fetch land. Underplayed Card in Standard Gideon Jura Geist of Saint Traft Improvement Suggestions Always ask for help. Call a judge if you need to. Mentors LSV(Luis Scott-Vargas), Patrick Chapin,Brian Kibler Connect With Alex Kessler Twitter:@mmcast 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   Sponsors