Frank Karsten is a Dutch Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering , also known as Magic, is the first collectible trading card game created by mathematics professor Richard Garfield and introduced in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast. Magic continues to thrive, with approximately twelve million players as of 2011...

 player. He is known for his methodical thought process, having played one of the longest single games to be played (partially) on camera. His achievements include three pro tour top eight appearances, including a second place finish at the 2005 World Championships, and six grand prix top eights. He is a member of the Magic: The Gathering Hall of Fame

Magic: The Gathering Hall of Fame

The Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour Hall of Fame was started in 2005 to honor the most successful Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour players. The first inductions came on the tenth anniversary of the first Pro Tour event, and new Hall of Famers will be determined annually...

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Career

Frank Karsten's magic career began in 2000 with a number of near misses. He made the top eight of the Dutch National Championship, and finished fifth, one spot short of making the national team. However, this finish qualified him for the European Championship, where he finished ninth, one spot short of the elimination rounds. These finishes ensured that despite the near misses Karsten qualified for the World Championship on rating.