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253: Breathe. You've Got This. with Samuel Ihlenfeldt

11.17.2017 - By Shaun Penrod talks tips and stories with professional Magic: The GatheringPlay

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Samuel Ihlenfeldt has just started making a name for himself by busting onto the Magic scene when he made Top 8 at Pro Tour Ixalan. Sam lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Samuel Ihlenfeldt when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep253 First Set 7th Edition Favorite Set Innistrad/Khans of Tarkir Favorite Card Pirate's Cutlass Early Challenge Sam used to be afraid of big tournaments. But by going over and over again he got past that feeling. Worst Magic Moment Sam made it to the top 8 of an RPTQ and lost. He recognizes he made mistakes but in the match that mattered he mentally confounded himself and beat himself up. Proudest Magic Moment Top 8 at PT Ixalan. But also, when Sam learned that two of his closest friends were going to PT Rivals of Ixalan. Sam made top 8 he knew he'd be going with his friends. What Have You Learned From Magic Breathing will help many situations. Biggest Mistake Players Make Not breathing. You need oxygen. Write down a reminder and breathe. Parting Guidance Anyone can do it. Sam knows that with persistence you can make it. Connect With Samuel Ihlenfeldt Twitter:@ihlenfeldt 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

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