Magic YouTuber & Merfolk Master - Nikachu MTG

Humans of Magic

Jonathon "Nikachu" Zaczek is a Magic YouTuber and Modern Merfolk Master. 0:00:10 who is Nikachu - from Merfolk master to all-around YouTuber 0:10:10 why Nikachu is so committed to Merfolk 0:16:00 difference in playstyle - Magic, poker and chess 0:19:45 edges to be gained in Magic from playing Merfolk 0:25:05 tournament notoriety and the YouTube tipping point 0:35:30 the YouTube endgame - how much is enough? 0:39:15 forks in the road - choosing to make videos above all else 0:45:09 on work ethic, time management, and complacency 0:49:44 "your number one priority is to make AMAZING videos" 0:54:21 shuffling PSA - mana weaving IS cheating 1:05:05 on controversy, hateful comments and why Mox Opal should stay banned 1:17:11 with platform comes responsibility 1:24:07 on the integrity of Magic judges 1:33:44 Nikachu doesn't like short-form video - here's why 1:35:56 why Nikachu is a 'lone wolf' creator --- Show notes: humansofmagic.com/ Patreon: patreon.com/humansofmagic