Author Archives: David Lyford-Smith

About David Lyford-Smith

David has been a Level 3 judge since 2010 and is the Regional Coordinator for South Africa & the British Isles. He was a contributing author to the modern Missed Triggers policy and the Judge Code of Conduct, and is the head of the Player Experience Sphere.
Announcements

2nd catch-up ballot — The 2011 Class

Posted on August 3, 2015 by David Lyford-Smith
Voting for the Class of 2011 ballot opens today! This ballot covers all judges originally certified in 2001 or earlier.

 

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The 2008 Class of the Magic Judge Hall of Fame

Posted on June 26, 2015 by David Lyford-Smith
Congratulations to the 2008 Class: David Vogin, John Carter, and James Lee!

 

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1st catch-up ballot — The 2008 Class

Posted on May 1, 2015 by David Lyford-Smith
The first round of catch-up balloting opens, and some changes to the voting rules are made.

 

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Bios

Collin Jackson

Posted on April 24, 2015 by David Lyford-Smith
Induction profile of Magic Judge Hall of Fame First Class member, Collin Jackson

 

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Gijsbert Hoogendijk

Posted on April 24, 2015 by David Lyford-Smith
Induction profile of Magic Judge Hall of Fame First Class member, Gijsbert Hoogendijk

 

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Mike Guptil

Posted on April 24, 2015 by David Lyford-Smith
Induction profile of Magic Judge Hall of Fame First Class member, Mike Guptil

 

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Announcing the Magic Judge Hall of Fame

Posted on April 24, 2015 by David Lyford-Smith
Today we are announcing a new effort to recognize the best of the best with the program’s highest honor: the Magic Judge Hall of Fame.

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