Ben Coursey is a Level 2 Judge who has 1 Grand Prix Top 8 and 3 Pro Tour Qualifier Top 8's. Ben lives in New Hampshire. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Ben Coursey when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep227 First Set Revised Favorite Set Lorwyn Favorite Card Thoughtseize Early Challenge When Ben first discovered PTQs it was quite a jump from a casual player that he was a little put-off. Competitive Magic was really rough. Ben learned how to navigate it. Magic Milestones States 2007, Ben tested and came up with winning decks that got him to the top. Proudest Magic Moment Top 8 at Grand Prix Las Vegas 2017 (Modern).  What Have You Learned From Magic The ability to plan ahead. Best Format Modern Advice for Beginners Modern Players Learn the archetypes. Shortcomings Rules knowledge. Biggest Mistake Players Make Players don't pay attention. Call a judge and ask for the Oracle text on foreign cards. Parting Guidance Play as much as you can. Magic Resource SCG, CFB Connect With Ben Coursey Twitter:@Ben_Cenobi  ‏ 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