Evan Symon
Evan Symon is a seasoned journalist with stops at the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cracked, GeekNifty, Pasadena Independent, and California Globe.
A graduate of University of Akron, Symon has covered stories in Vietnam, South Africa, Namibia, Germany, North Korea, Slovakia, and Switzerland (in addition to across the U.S. as well, of course).
He enjoys content creation, baseball, politics, and gaming. When it comes to Magic: The Gathering, he tends to lean towards Selesnya (G/W).
Neutral Ground: One of the Most Important Magic Stores in MTG History
For over a decade, New York had one of the largest Magic: The Gathering stores in the world.
Wizards of the Coast: The early days (abridged)
Magic: The Gathering has a long history. And so does its publisher, Wizards of the Coast.
Gunk: A Mechanic that Flamed Out Quickly, Yet Came Back in a Big Way
Over the years, Magic: The Gathering has had a lot of odd mechanics that nearly made it. Gunk is one of them.
Acorns and Silver Borders: How the stigma of Silver-Bordered Cards were reversed
For the longest time, Magic: The Gathering had silver bordered cards to help tell apart tournament legal ones from those that aren't. Then came the acorns.
An Interview with 'Magic' Artist Dan Scott
Long time Magic: The Gathering artist, Dan Scott, is our guest as he answers some questions about himself, his art, and what he's working on now.
Post Malone and the $800,000 Black Lotus
In 2022, rapper and musician Post Malone paid $800,000 for a Black Lotus. And it kinda had an effect.
Imitation Impala Skin: A Look at Magic’s First Playmats
Every part of Magic: The Gathering seems to have a colorful history. And that includes playmats.
Review: Magic Spellslingers
Spellslingers, a new Magic: The Gathering video game, is now out! So, how is it?
The Artist Who Created an Iconic Work for Magic: The Gathering as a Family Favor
Back in the early days of Magic: The Gathering, family favors helped to shape the game.
A Look at Real-Life People on Magic Cards
There have been real life people in Magic: The Gathering cards before. And no, not all of them include past championship winners or Richard Garfield.