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The Magic Studio #5: Evan Erwin

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This is The Magic Studio, the interview podcast with the best in Magic: The Gathering. I'd like to thank GatheringMagic.com—where you can find this show and some of the best articles in Magic—and CoolStuffInc.com. Our guest this week is Evan Erwin.

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0:00 – 0:20 – Intro to the show

0:20 – 3:57 – When StarCityGames was awarded the ability to run a Grand Prix, whose idea it was it for the Gold Rush aspect of it?

3:57 – 5:06 – This time, the prize support is even larger with more opportunities to receive more amazing product—how much bigger can it become?

5:06 – 6:36 – How hard will it be for you to not oversee the event while you are at it?

6:36 – 9:33 – You are a family man first; with the hours and devotion you have to StarCityGames, how do you manage a balance between work and family?

9:33 – 10:58 – Are you looking forward to your children playing Magic one day?

10:58 –14:58– Speaking of family, you treat the people you work with at StarCityGames like family. How does an environment work like when the average age of your employees is the early 20s?

14:58 – 18:21 – You have added a lot of talented Magic players to your roster, including Pro Tour: Montreal champion Tom Martell. Who else would you like to add to the roster?

18:21 – 21:36 – PT: Montreal must have been a moment for you that made you proud of what Team StarCityGames can do. What where your favorite moments of that weekend?

21:36 – 24:53 – SCGLive has pushed boundaries in Magic, from hosts and camera angles to the amount of coverage that is provided. What is your vision of SCGLive in the future?

24:53 – 27:07 – How much did you work with Wizards of the Coast influence SCGLive?

27:07 – 28:22 – Is there a pair in the booth that you would like to see but that SCGLive hasn't had on yet?

28:22 – 30:15 – You spent a lot of time with new website for StarCityGames. My first question in regards to this is, How long did it take to make the site?

30:15 – 32:57 – Second, how different did the site change from your original vision?

32:57 – 34:58 – You are the face StarCityGames because of The Magic Show, set previews, and work you do for Wizards of the Coast; do you feel any pressure because of this?

34:58 – 38:40 – What are your plans for StarCityGames in the future?

38:40 – 38:48 – What are you doing after the interview?

38:48 – To End – When it's all said and done and Evan finally gets to retire for StarCityGames and goes on to enjoy the finer years of his life, what do you want people to remember you for?

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