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Sam Gaglio makes video essays and documentaries that explore the art, history, and culture of the collectible card game Magic: the Gathering. He has been working on Rhystic Studies since 2013. The research and writing skills he developed in graduate school inform his approach to every video project.
Total trailers found: 3
19 May 2024
Follows the unlikely ascent of Magic the Gathering's most peculiar deck: Lantern Control. From a fleeting idea in a forum thread to winning the Pro Tour, Lantern Control challenged players' understanding of Magic and forever changed how they think about its core game systems.
04 February 2024
This video traces a 25-year history of the production, development, and evolution of foil Magic cards.
28 February 2023
This video traces a 30-year history of Magic's biomechanical villains — the Phyrexians — and showcases the evolution of their visual design.
