Grinder: The Brad Nelson Story

Grinder: The Brad Nelson Story is more than just the entertaining tale of Magic's exceptional 2010 Player of the Year as told by Rich Hagon. The journey that began with Grand Prix Oakland and ended at Pro Tour Paris is contained within the scope of Brad's saga, but there is so much more to the story. At its core, Grinder is an exploration of what it takes to excel. It's the chronicle of a man adrift and his decision to seize a destiny, overcoming all odds and all opponents en route to victory.

Brad's drive and passion have earned him a reputation as one of the most fearsome and respected players on the planet, but there are other Brad Nelsons you've never met. There's a Brad learning to play Magic with his Elves deck, a Brad losing every PTQ Top 8 he plays in, and a Brad who gets nervous before his first feature match. There's even a Brad questioning whether he's good enough to be playing professional Magic in the first place.

His craft may be Magic: The Gathering, but Brad's story transcends the game and speaks to an essential element of human nature: our desire to succeed.