MagicCons are Wizards’ latest attempt at cracking “The Gathering.” But are these big live events actually worth attending? We’re breaking down our experiences from Vegas and Philly to determine just how much bang you’re getting for your buck. Is Command Zone access worth the extra charge? How about the VIP passes? Most important of all, are Magic Cons actually fun? Tune in and find out!

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Relevant Links:

Is Infect Too Strong Now? | The Command Zone:

https://youtu.be/8LYmNVmJCig 

Blake Rasmussen:

Twitter: @blakepr

MagicCon 2023 Schedule:

https://magic.gg/news/magiccon-philadelphia-and-the-2023-magiccon-schedule 

Jamie Block:

Twitter: @Jamblock

IG: @benjamiela

Gavin Verhey:

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IG: @gavinverhey

Reid Duke:

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