Magic Pro Tour Kuala Lumpur 2008
February 27, 08 by -FCUK-Pro Tour Kuala Lumpur ended with a bang, with a Magic Legend winning the top spot with $40,000. Before I show you who the champion is, let me show you photos of my 3 day wonderful experience there. Even though I was just playing the side events, it was no doubt one of my best experience in Magic and I will remember this event.
The event was held at Exhibition Hall 4 & 5.
The learn to play section. A staff from Wizards of the Coast was there to teach those who are new in Magic. It was definitely a good way to get newcomers interested.
The Hall of Fame, with currently 15 people in it. You can read about them below.
Name of the artist who was there to sign players’ cards. Check out his website at www.underhillstudio.com.
Another artist who is there to demonstrate his innovative art work - making 3D Art of Magic Cards.
A 3D art work of Japanese Llanowar Elves. Nice.
A huge model of Serra Angel.
This is my friend, Bouncer from Penang, posing with the Serra Angel.
This is another friend of mine, Soon Leong, from Penang also. He qualified for the Pro Tour and the only one from Penang to do so.
The players at the Pro Tour, concentrating to get their hands on the $40,000.
Malaysia’s number 1 player, Terry Soh, with his Nike Shirt. Nike just got a free marketing.
Au Yong Wai Kin, another top Malaysian Magic player.
Vincent Gan, Malaysia’s top Limited player.
Remi Fortier, Pro Tour Valencia 2007 winner.
Wafo-Tapa, Pro Tour Yokohama 2007 winner.
There were many more players in the event - Nassif, Finkel, Levy and others, but I didn’t manage to get their photos, cause I was stopped by a judge from doing so.
Marcus and Andrew Lee, from Penang, playing at the 2 Head-Giant side event. Seeing this pair play will certainly make your day, cause they bring endless laughter to you.
Unfortunately, all Malaysian players crashed out of Day 1. That’s quite sad, even though the event was being held at home ground.
From left: Fung Han, Rosanne, Marcus and Andrew Lee.
This is a photo of 4 people who were running like it was the Amazing Race, just to catch the last LRT from KLCC. I was one of them too.
University station was where we ate for supper after a long day. Boy it was enjoying but also tiring.
The top 8 was decided after the second day of the Pro Tour.
On the third day, the screening area was basically filled with lots of players as the 8 players were battling for the prize money.
The two commentators were giving out their thoughts and opinions on the big projector screen (at the screening area).
So who won this trophy and the $40,000 in cash prize?
Well, it’s Magic Legend, Jon Finkel a.k.a Jonny Magic. I managed to take a photo with him. That’s the cool part.




























