Good Morning Magic!

May 10 2022 42
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Gavin Verhey, Senior Designer on Magic at Wizards of the Coast, is here every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to talk Magic! Whether it's diving into the design stories of cards, interviewing guests, or just talking about how to build a better deck, you can find anything and everything here. Start your day off with Gavin! Note: These episodes all appear on YouTube as well, with visuals. For the full experience, check them out there: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvE8Mza7uRuiYlwiSDyJi9A

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Today, we're announcing three bans for Pauper! What are they and why? Let me break it down! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Youtube: https://youtu.be/vr031YPzPRA

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Dec 24 2021 56 mins  
Settle in for storytime around the fire! I wrap up 2021 with one of my most well known stories. Put it on in the background, relax, and enjoy. Thanks for being great in 2021! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Youtube: https://youtu.be

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