Top 8 Profile - Marc Hernandez

Name: Marc Hernandez
Age: 25
Location: Montigny - le - bretonneuse, France
Occupation: Chief Editor for www.Ankou.com (French Magazine)
Played Magic since: 1994 (before Antiquities)
Best accomplishments: 2nd 1995 World Championship, 6th Pro Tour London

Q: What made you decide to come to Grand Prix Manchester?
A: I like the idea of a pre-release Grand Prix. Plus Invasion seems fun.

Q: What were your expectations going into this tournament, and why?
A: Making day two.

Q: What do you think about the tournament location-/organisation-wise?
A: Invasion is better than Mask Block so the tournament was cool. But 250 participants is few. There was a lot of high quality players though.

Q: What do you think is the main reason for you making top 8 in this tournament, and why?
A: Luck. Because it's Magic.

Q: What does this top 8 performance mean to you?
A: Money.

Q: What are your predictions for the top 8?
A: I expect an all-European final.