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. :)
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HOW TO CLEAN A SILICONE MERMAID TAIL (how I clean my $3,000 silicone mermaid tail after events) - This blog post will share video tutorials and written information that will help you learn how to clean a silicone mermaid tail after a dry land professional mermaid event or after a swim in freshwater or salt water.
Read moreHOW TO PUT ON A SILICONE MERMAID TAIL DISCREETLY (without ruining the magic) - This blog post and video will work together to teach you how to put on a silicone mermaid tail quickly and discreetly so that you can get changed for professional mermaid events without ruining the magic. This tutorial can also be used for fabric mermaid tails.
Read moreAutumn Mermaid videos by The Magic Crafter
FALL MERMAID VIDEOS (and some end of the season thoughts) - This blog post links you to a playlist of magical autumn mermaid videos from The Magic Crafter. The videos show beautiful scenery from around Northern Michigan along with videos of The Magic Crafter's own realistic mermaids. Please enjoy!
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REAL MERMAID IN A RIVER? Videos of a “real mermaid” have been going viral all over the internet lately. Could this be a real mermaid sighting? Or is this a hoax? If you’d like to know the truth behind these river mermaid videos (and see the videos yourself) give this blog post a read (or at least click to watch the videos).
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 moreAre you ready for a silicone mermaid tail? 6 Things to know BEFORE you get a Silicone Tail - Do you want a silicone mermaid tail? Make sure you know what you’re getting into before you buy! Here are 6 things you need to consider before you get a professional silicone mermaid tail!
Read morePOLAR PLUNGE IN A SILICONE MERMAID TAIL - Professional Mermaid Swims in Lake Michigan during the Winter! Well… she tried, at least! Watch the video and read more to hear the complete story of this wintry mermaid adventure. Mermaid Phantom is a Michigan mermaid performer who doesn’t let the cold water stop her from making a splash!
Read moreMERMAID OF THE WATERFALL - Adventures of a Mermaid in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula -The FIRST video of Mermaid Phantom’s UP trip is now live! Check out this blog post to see the first video AND to see plenty of photos of Phantom under a gorgeous natural waterfall. More videos and photos are coming soon!
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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 moreDO PRESCRIPTION GOGGLES WORK? Professional Mermaid Tests out a Pair of Prescription Swim Goggles from Goggles N More - I’m a professional mermaid, but I can see less than 2 inches in front of my face… so I’ve always wanted to test out prescription goggles to see if they really do work. I mean, when you’re used to being disappointed by eye doctors and eye surgeons, you DO get skeptical! Here’s the scoop on prescription swim goggles AND some cool Steampunk Mermaid photos too! :)
Read moreSILICONE MERMAID TAIL UNBOXING & INFORMATION: Video & Details about my NEW MerNation Silicone Mermaid Tail! - 2020 has not been a very magical year, so I thought I’d add some extra magic by investing in a SECOND mermaid tail for some exciting new videos! Who knows? Maybe you’ll get to see both of my tails in action during the same video… hmmm…. CHECK IT OUT!
Read moreMERMAID ESSENTIALS: What do you need to be a professional mermaid? If you own a silicone mermaid tail or plan on owning one, you NEED to read this! This blog post will help you gather all of the things that you need in order to run your business as a professional mermaid smoothly. This will be especially helpful to those of you who own a silicone mermaid tail, although some materials are a must-have for everymer!
Read moreHOW TO USE CRYSTALS AS A PROFESSIONAL MERMAID - How Crystals can help make YOUR Life Easier as a Mermaid! I’ve been an actively working professional mermaid performer since 2016. Having performed all over the state of Michigan and abroad in Singapore, I can say with confidence that I’m a very experienced mer. And with all of this time and experience comes knowledge. Here, I’m going to share with you some unusual tips and tricks I have about HOW to use crystals as a professional mermaid (or merman) performer. This has NOTHING to do with the metaphysical properties of crystals and EVERYTHING to do with practical ways to use them to enhance what you already do. <3 ENJOY!
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HOW TO PUT ON A SILICONE MERMAID TAIL - Learn how to Easily put on a Silicone Mermaid Tail in 5 Minutes or Less! This blog post provides video training and detailed information about putting a silicone mermaid tail on safely, quickly and easily. It also provides links to all of the products and tools you’ll need to get dressed in a flash! So… how do you put on a silicone mermaid tail? EASY! Keep reading!
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! ♥
Read moreReal Mermaid Decorates her Underwater Home for Fall! ♥ Come see a video of Mermaid Phantom decorating her Lake Michigan cove for the autumn season. This video is short, unique and quite cute, if I do say so myself! But of course… how could it not be if it includes pumpkins!?! ♥
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HOW TO SWIM SAFELY IN A MERMAID TAIL: 5 Tips to Keep you Safe and Healthy as a Mermaid ♥ How can you keep yourself or your child safe while swimming in the water with a mermaid tail on? This Mermaid Tail Swimming Safety Guide will tell you how to be safe as a mermaid or merman on dry land AND in the water! There’s a lot more to safety thank just knowing how to swim. This guide takes into account environmental factors and hazards, self-created risks, human related risks AND more!
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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 OPEN YOUR EYES UNDERWATER LIKE A PROFESSIONAL MERMAID: 6 Tips & Tricks to Help Heal and Prevent Burning and Irritated Eyes from Swimming- Can you open your eyes underwater when you swim? I swim in Lake Michigan all of the time and always open my eyes when I swim. More recently, I’ve been swimming in chlorine pools too! This blog post will tell you about what Eye Drops, Ointments and Gels are best to use after a swim. It will also tell you about what supplements and preventative actions you can take to help keep your eyes lubricated and ready to take a beating from all of the stuff us mermaids and mermen do! ♥ Watch the video and find the products here!
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