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AuthorBrian DeMars

Brian DeMars lives in Michigan and has been playing Magic since 1995. He is a Vintage specialist and the creator of the "Danger Room" format.

My Yestermagic

Brian gives praise where praise is due and recounts some of his absolute favorite memories about Magic: The Gathering from over the years in today’s article.

Vintage & Legacy Championships

Read about Brian’s experience at Eternal Weekend in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this past weekend, where he played in the Vintage and Legacy Championships.

The Vintage Gauntlet

Brian is preparing for the Eternal Weekend’s Vintage Championships and has to put whatever he does decide to play through intensive beatings up against The Gauntlet. Read what four decks you absolutely positively have to plan against if you want to play this weekend…

Esper Control At GP Louisville

If you’re looking for a Standard deck to play at SCG Open Series: Indianapolis featuring the Invitational, check out Brian’s DeMars’ guide to Esper Control!

Narrowly Missed By A Wide Margin

Brian laments missed opportunities only briefly, but sub-optimal, last-minute Pro Tour maindeck changes stay with you all sixteen rounds. Read how he’d fix his PT Dublin Standard deck, and why he’d still play it this weekend!

An Airport Hell-o

Get ready for Standard at SCG Open Series: Milwaukee and SCG Classic Series: Raleigh by reading about some interactions that came up at Brian’s last tournament.

Oh No, It’s Esper Control!

Grand Prix Indianapolis Top 4 competitor Brian DeMars tells you why you need to be ready for Esper Control at SCG Standard Open: Cleveland this weekend.

Theros Vintage Set Review

Theros may not have any all-stars for Vintage, but Brian DeMars found plenty of cards that might see play from time to time in Magic’s oldest format.

Modern Affinity At GP Detroit

Brian tells you about the Affinity deck that he played at Grand Prix Detroit last weekend and why he’ll probably continue to play it in Modern.

Magic Report Card

Grand Prix Boston-Worcester winner Brian DeMars grades the Limited and Constructed formats of the past year and provides some suggestions for improvement.

The Five Best Decks I’ve Ever Played

Brian revisits the five best decks he has ever had the privilege to pilot and explains what each of these decks taught him about the game of Magic.

Workshops Own Gen Con

Calling all Vintage lovers! Brian analyzes the results of the Vintage tournament that took place recently at Gen Con.

Looking Forward To Theros

Grand Prix Indianapolis Top 4 competitor Brian DeMars lists some cards that may be very smart to pick up now while the price is right before Theros.

Steel City Vault Reunleashed

In today’s article, Brian is excited to revisit and revamp one of his signature Vintage decks, the Steel City Vault deck!

Good Plays

Grand Prix Boston-Worcester winner Brian DeMars goes over the ins and outs of making good plays in games of Magic.