Frank Karsten (Magic: The Gathering player)
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| Born | June 19, 1984 |
| Residence | Eindhoven, Netherlands |
| Nationality |
 Dutch
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| Pro Tour debut | Worlds 2000 |
| Winnings | US$197,403 |
| Pro Tour wins (Top 8) | 0 (3) |
| Grand Prix wins (Top 8) | 0 (7) |
| Lifetime Pro Points | 418 |
| Planeswalker Level | 50 (Archmage) |
Frank Karsten (born 19 June 1984) is a Dutch Magic: The Gathering player. He is known for his methodical thought process, having played one of the longest single games to be played (partially) on camera. His achievements include three Pro Tour Top 8 appearances, including a second-place finish at the 2005 World Championships, and six Grand Prix Top 8s. He is a member of the Magic: The Gathering Hall of Fame.
Frank Karsten's magic career began in 2000 with a number of near misses. He made the top eight of the Dutch National Championship, and finished fifth, one spot short of making the national team. However, this finish qualified him for the European Championship, where he finished ninth, one spot short of the elimination rounds. These finishes ensured that despite the near misses, Karsten qualified for the World Championships on rating.
The following season, Karsten played four of six Pro Tours. Off tour, he made the top eight of Grand Prix Cologne, and the Dutch National Championship. This time he made the national team.
In 2001-02, Karsten made his breakout performance. Alongside Victor van den Broek, and Jelger Wiegersma, he finished third at the Masters Series held at Pro Tour Osaka. In spite of this performance, his other finishes on the Pro Tour were largely unimpressive, with a 42nd-place finish in the main event at Osaka being his best finish that year.
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