Tuesday, July 29th – Rich is a long way from home for the next couple of weeks. First it’s off to Madrid for a Sealed Deck and Draft Grand Prix which was sure to be monumentally well-attended, and then next week he’ll be reporting back to us from the fun and frolics of Magic Weekend in Chicago, the home of the U.S. Nationals this year. As usual, a topical blend of information, speculation, abrogation, and possibly even navigation
Tuesday, July 22nd – For those who love Rules that aren’t, and for those who love stories of old that are, it’s time to dial back the years to the Fall of 1997 and take a walk on the Miserable side of life through Tempest, Stronghold, Exodus and the Saga of Urza. And his Legacy and Destiny and Ford Cortina, an automotive gag that only Brits will understand. And possibly not even them.
Tuesday, July 15th – Many believe that everyone has a Purpose in life, a true Reason they are called upon to walk the Earth. Many of us have pondered what possible Purpose Rich Hagon has, and what degenerative logic could have led to his existence. Now, at last, he believes he knows, for he is a man on a mission, a man in search… of Miserable.
Tuesday, July 8th – As we enter July and the Summer Series plus turbo-charged Nationals kick into high gear, Rich takes a long hard look at the contenders, the pretenders, and the return to senders. Which is as close as you’re getting to an Elvis joke this week.
Tuesday, July 1st – Three formats, three continents, three cities beginning with B – Birmingham, Buenos Aires and Bindianapolis. Time for a roundup of all things Pro, tech, and cardboardy with the ginger one.
Friday, June 27th – In a departure from his usual programming, Rich Hagon turns critic as he examines the bizarre and delightful information pouring forth from one of Magic’s best-loved columns. So join him for teasers aplenty, as he separates the wheat from the chaff, and runs the whole gamut of the wonderful world of MTG.
Tuesday, June 17th – From 200 all the way up to Charles Gindy in first, Rich Hagon runs his eye over the results sheets from Pro Tour: Hollywood, bringing us his usual blend of insight, wit, curiosity, root vegetables, controversy and – on this occasion – an abject, grovelling apology. Spineless, that’s what I say.
Tuesday, June 10th – Once again it’s time to dip into the travel itinerary of the bouncing Brit, as Rich takes us from 371st all the way up to the lofty heights of 200th at Pro Tour: Hollywood. Readers should be aware that this article contains jokes that may contravene their Human Rights.
Tuesday, June 3rd – How dare Rich Hagon not submit an article last week? Who does he think he is? And where does he think he is? Turns out he answers that last one quite extensively, taking us on a guided tour of Seattle en route for the latest Pro Tour. Scatalogical humor abounds in this latest down and dirty piece from the man with more words per minute than anyone on the PT.
Tuesday, May 20th – Grand Prix: Brussels was one of the truly great GP Sundays. As we head for Pro Tour: Hollywood, another Box Office production from the team that brought you ‘Lightning Helix: The Craig Jones Story’ and ‘The Magic Is Back’ starring Jon Finkel, join reviewer Rich Hagon as he talks you through the story of a spectacular Belgian weekend and looks ahead to what could be a very special three days in the land of dreams. Showtime!
Tuesday, May 13th – A total of 156 Shadowmoor boosters got Drafted at Rich Hagon’s palatial villa in the heart of England this weekend, a figure which should make Event Logistics Co-ordinators throughout Seattle happy campers. And since ten of the finest decks are here for you to pore over and dissect, there should be some happy campers elsewhere (flask) too.
Tuesday, May 6th – It’s been a while since we caught up with the fast-moving world of Pro Magic. In his latest update, Rich Hagon examines what went right and what went wrong in Grand Prix in Vancouver, Vienna, Shizuoka, and Philadelphia, naming and shaming the winners and losers, and generally making a nuisance of himself. Just like normal.
Tuesday, April 29th – Fresh out of a two day conference on Continuous Effects, Building a Local Community, hyper-linked Comp Rules, Professional Conduct as a Player, and a dozen more seminars and lectures covering the full range of global issues affecting the men and women who keep the game fair, Rich Hagon shares his own lecture with us, showcasing the skills and attitudes that go into making the best judges. If you think you have nothing to learn from how a judge goes about their business, this could change your mind.
Tuesday, April 22nd – With only a month until Standard and Block formats come to dominate the world of Pro Magic, it’s easy to lose sight of the reason Magic gets made – it’s FUN. Join Rich Hagon for an interactive journey through Prerelease weekend, where your tales of woe and wickedness will help spread the word – Magic is some of the best times ever.
Monday, April 14th – With only 13 fewer endings than ‘Return of the King,’ Rich Hagon’s trilogy on mental techniques designed to up your winning percentage comes to a conclusion with an in-depth look at Steve Sadin, and takes in techniques employed by Cheon, LSV, van Lunen, the Belgians and more that can give you the edge the next time you sit down to cardboard conflict.
