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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.

Wurm’s World! Party Time! Excellent!

Check out the decks Grand Prix Boston-Worcester champion Brian DeMars has already come up with utilizing Advent of the Wurm from Dragon’s Maze.

How To Extend A Losing Streak

Have you ever been on a losing streak that you felt would never end? Brian has some tips for how to get through it and use it to become better Magic player.

The Zombies Win Again, AGAIN!

GP Indianapolis Top 4 competitor Brian DeMars discusses the latest LCV tournament as well as his experience playing with Smennen’s Burning Tendrils deck.

Modern Matters

Brian reflects on what he learned about Modern over the past six months, tells you why it’s his favorite Constructed format, and offers ideas for improvement.

Wars Of Attrition

In today’s article, Brian shares the strategies he uses to maximize his chances of winning difficult, late in the day matches with a lot on the line.

Modern Technology Illustrated

Check out what Grand Prix Boston-Worcester winner Brian DeMars has learned about Modern and the tech he has discovered while preparing for Grand Prix San Diego.

The Zombies Win Again! LCV February Vintage

It’s time to check in again with the latest LCV Vintage results to see how the most powerful decks in the game are faring and if Brian’s predictions came true.

A Crash Course In Gatecrash Limited

Brian DeMars placed 44th at Grand Prix Charlotte, the largest Magic tournament ever. He shares some of the wisdom he gained there about Gatecrash Limited.

Standard Esper Control Player’s (And Hater’s) Guide

Looking for a deck to play in Standard? Brian DeMars recommends Esper Control, which he played to a Top 32 finish at SCG Standard Open: Cincinnati.

Playtesting Doesn’t Have To Suck

Brian goes over why having a good playtesting group is important and shares a couple Standard brews that could be good to try at #SCGDB or #SCGCIN.

Islands Across The Ocean: LCV January Vintage

GP winner Brian DeMars takes a look at the results of a recent Vintage tournament in Europe and explains where he sees the metagame going moving forward.

Gatecrash Vintage Set Review

What does Gatecrash have to offer Vintage? Brian talks about a couple new cards that will probably see play in the format along with a few role-players.

Prerelease Survival Guide

Gatecrash Prerelease is this weekend! Brian DeMars highly recommends attending and shares some tips to help you have a great experience.

Went Too Deep, But Not Deep Enough

Brian goes over some do’s and don’ts of preparing for a tournament that he learned this past weekend at Grand Prix Atlantic City.

Vintage 2012 Year In Review: July-December

Vintage had a full year in 2012, and Brian DeMars tells the story of all the major events in the past 6 months. What’s next for Vintage?