Brian Weissman

Brian Weissman has a storied role in Magic's history. He is often credited as the "father of card advantage", the first person to recognize... Read more

Brian Weissman has a storied role in Magic's history. He is often credited as the "father of card advantage", the first person to recognize and explain the role that mechanic plays in successful Magic decks. His name is attached to the first household name deck design in Magic, known simply as "The Deck". Brian competed on the Pro Tour from 1996 through late 1999, accumulating a solid set of finishes including two top 8s. Outside of Magic, Brian is a co-founder of Grinding Gear Games studios, the New Zealand- based game company that produces the popular ARPG "Path of Exile". In his spare time, Brian maintains a Youtube channel devoted to competitive 1 vs 1 Commander. His channel showcases nearly 400 interesting and often exciting games, replete with commentary and analysis. You can view his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/bekele2617/videos