Sam Gaglio makes video essays and documentaries that explore the art, history, and culture of the collectible card game Magic: the Gathering. He has been working on Rhystic Studies since 2013. The research and writing skills he developed in graduate school inform his approach to every video project.
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This video traces a 30-year history of Magic's biomechanical villains — the Phyrexians — and showcases the evolution of their visual...
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This video traces a 25-year history of the production, development, and evolution of foil Magic cards.
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Follows the unlikely ascent of Magic the Gathering's most peculiar deck: Lantern Control. From a fleeting idea in a forum thread to winning the Pro...
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