The Magic Crafter
Follow along with Mermaid Phantom's magical adventures. Expect lots of talk about fairies, mermaiding, nature, creative DIY projects and living a fairytale lifestyle. There will be plenty of pictures, videos, and other fun stuff too! It's a mermaid's life for me!
Mermaid Shadow looking at gems underwater
VIDEOS OF MERMAIDS FINDING TREASURE UNDERWATER (a playlist of underwater treasure hunt videos) - This blog post shares a video playlist of mermaids finding treasure. I am a professional mermaid who creates magical underwater videos that sometimes involve sparkly gems, shiny bells and other neat treasures. :)
Read moreGOTHIC MERMAID: Swimming in a Black Mermaid Tail from Moonsong Magic - As a Goth mermaid, you’d think that I’d own tons of black mermaid tails, right? Wrong. This is my first black mermaid tail. And ooooh boy… you’ve got to see the fins on this thing! Watch the video to see it in action!
Read moreSWORDFISH MERMAID - The Mermaid Warrior and The Magic Sword - Mermaid Phantom isn’t a delicate princess… she’s a warrior queen! Here are some photos and a video of this Gothic professional mermaid swimming with a real sword. Don’t try this at home, folks!
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MERMAID SWIMMING IN SEAWEED (WITH FISH) - Video Footage of a Michigan Mermaid Performer Swimming Underwater - Seaweed is likely something you feared as a child- I know I did! But it is actually very beautiful, comes in a variety of different styles AND helps sustain life underwater. In this video, you will dive into an inland lake with Mermaid Phantom (a professional mermaid for hire) to see just how beautiful seaweed can be! You’ll also get to see a MASSIVE amount of fish, since fish LOVE seaweed!
Read moreMICHIGAN MERMAID SWIMMING IN OCTOBER: Videos and Pictures of Fall Colors and a Real Mermaid - Fall colors in Northern Michigan are ALWAYS a beautiful sight. So, what would happen if you add fall colors, a secluded lake and a mermaid all into one video? PURE MAGIC. Click on the post to see photos and a video of this mermaid in action! ♥
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Traverse City Mermaid: Real Mermaid for Hire in TC and Leelanau County ♥ Have you ever seen a real mermaid? Would you like to?? Well! Now you can! Mermaid Phantom has been Traverse City’s first and only Professional Mermaid since 2016. Learn more about what she does and see her swim by clicking here!
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UNDERWATER MERMAID VIDEOS: Want to watch videos of real mermaids and sirens swimming underwater? The Magic Crafter now has mermaiding videos unlike ANYTHING you’ve seen before! You won’t find videos like this anywhere else on the internet! ♥ And… the best mermaid videos are yet to come! Click here to see watch the playlist, and come back monthly for a new video!
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HOW TO TURN INTO A MERMAID THE REAL WAY: 4 Ways YOU can be a Mermaid WITHOUT a Magic Spell- If you’re reading this, you are probably wondering how to become a mermaid or merman. Rejoice! I’ve got you covered! ♥ This blog post has video instructions AND very descriptive tips telling you how to transform into a mermaid. (This is for those of you 18 years and older. If you are not 18 years of age, please have your parents/ guardian with you while using this website.)
Read moreWHERE TO BUY FAIRY WINGS: Hello Faerie Wings Review & Unboxing- Where can you buy realistic looking fairy wings for cosplay or Halloween costumes? Well... this could be a good place to buy iridescent fairy wings... maybe? Find out if you should buy from Hello Faerie or not. Read the HONEST review here, and watch the unboxing video. CLICK NOW.
Read moreREAL LIFE SNOW POWERS: Behind the Scenes of Becoming a Winter Snow Queen- What do mermaids do in the winter when the water is frozen over? Some of us come onto land for a bit to play around in the snow! Here is a behind-the-scenes blog post with pictures and a video about my time on land as a "Snow Fairy," or "Snow Queen." I had a great time playing in the snow and summoning up a powerful snowstorm. I had a little help from the wind though... ;)
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FAIRY TALE MERMAIDS: Mermaid Phantom of the Great Lakes- There are many different types of mermaids all around the world. Some are cruel, and some are kind. Some are frightening, and some are gorgeous. Here you will find pictures videos and tid-bits of information about a real mermaid who lives in Lake Michigan. (This post is just for fun! As always, it is intended for parents and adults over the age of 13).
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Are there Sea Monsters in Lake Michigan? A Tale of Mermaids from the Great Lakes: Are there really mermaids in Michigan? A siren was spotted in the water in the summer of 2017... Here is video and photo proof of this strange creature along with a tale about how she came to be...
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Is DevilNight Reliable? DevilNightUK Review and Unboxing: Have you ever heard of Devil Night? It is a Gothic clothing store from the United Kingdom. They sell Goth clothing, Steampunk, Victorian and other alternative fashion wares. It's also where you can buy capes for the winter! But... can you trust them? Or is DevilNight a scam website? My experience buying from them was a bit... odd? Read more to hear my story (plus, see my unboxing video!).
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PICTURES OF A MERMAID: Rain Photography on the Beach- Professional Photographer Todd L. Church worked with me on a cold and rainy October night to capture some pictures of my silicone mermaid tail. It was my first official photo shoot in my career as a Professional Mermaid and geez... what fun! Click on this blog post to see the awesome pictures that were taken on one of Traverse City's only mermaids!
Read moreProfessional Mermaid FAILS: Bloopers and Behind-the-Scenes Footage from the Swim at Good Harbor Beach- More mermaid fails! Guys, I am NOT an elegant mermaid. I am a very clumsy mer who doesn't always look the most graceful. Watch a behind-the-scenes video from my mermaiding swim at Good Harbor Beach and see pictures I've not shared before. Mermaids aren't perfect, you know? 😉
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Getting Lost in the Woods: A Woodland Fairy Tale Story- When the water gets too cold, mermaid sometimes come up on land to take to the forest. I decided to embrace life as an elf in the woods of Northern Michigan. I ended up getting caught in a storm, but it actually wasn't too bad... Would you like to see some pictures and hear of my tale?
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Mermaid Swimming in September of 2017: Dancing in the Water to Fairy Tale Celtic Music- Come watch the latest mermaiding video, which pairs Ardian von Ziegler's enchanting music with the beauty of Northern Michigan waters. PLUS! See pictures of Mermaid Phantom wearing her new Aradani Costumes' "Sea Elf" ears for the very first time. Please feel free to leave a comment and share your thoughts. ♥
Read moreHOW TO BECOME AN ELF: Aradani Costumes Elf Ears Review- Where can you buy elf ears for costumes? Or a better question... where can you get realistic, high quality prosthetic ears for all of your costume, cosplay, and Halloween outfits? Well... I got some fake ears from Aradani Studios. Are they the best products out there? I'll let you decide!
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