The third Magic Weekend of 2011 comes to Philadelphia, featuring the debut of the new Modern Constru

The third Magic Weekend of 2011 comes to Philadelphia, featuring the debut of the new Modern Constructed format, wall-to-wall gaming, and exclusive previews of Innistrad . Combine that with the third Pro Tour of the season, fantastic public events , appearances by director of Magic R D Aaron Forsythe and artists Eric Deschamps and Steve Belledin, and tons of other activities and Magic Weekend has something for fans of all ages and play skill.
Pro Tour Philadelphia is a three-day invitation-only Modern Constructed and Magic 2012 Booster Draft format event with a Modern Top 8. The Standard-format Last-Chance Qualifier will be held Thursday, June 9 on-site starting at 2 p.m. (LCQ registration begins at 1 p.m.).
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Please send an email to press@wizards.com if you wish to set up a press credential for Magic Weekend Philadelphia. Wizards of the Coast asks that all media requests be submitted by August 19 (two weeks prior to the event).
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Sunday's Pro Tour Top 8 can be viewed on screens in the hall starting at 10:45 a.m Sunday morning, with Pro Tour Statistician Rich Hagon and Pro Tour Historian Brian David-Marshall providing the commentary. The matches are also available as a webcast from the comfort of your own home.