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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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 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 moreHOW TO KEEP THE BEACHES CLEAN AND HEALTHY - 7 Tips for Being more Eco Friendly when you visit the Beach - Here are 7 simple (GUILT FREE) tips that will help keep your favorite beach or swimming spot healthy and beautiful for many, many years to come. (This is an important post for mermaids and non-mermaids!)
Read moreMINER’S CASTLE ROCK MERMAID - Mermaid Phantom swims near Miner’s Castle in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula! This video delivers twice the amount of magic! Come see the breathtaking Miner’s Castle rock formation from a mermaid’s point of view. Yeah. You get a mermaid AND you get a giant nature-made castle. Again, twice the magic!
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!
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! :)
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Mermaid at the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, in Mackinaw City, Michigan. This is Mermaid Phantom, she is a performing professional mermaid from The Magic Crafter LLC. If you would like to see videos of her swimming, search for “The Magic Crafter Mermaid” on YouTube!
MACKINAW CITY MERMAID - Photos of Mermaid Phantom at the Mackinac Bridge and the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse! Come see photos of a “real mermaid” on the beach at Lake Huron. This mermaid performer is typically seen near Traverse City and Leelanau County, but she does love to (safely) travel when able. Here are some high-quality photos of one of her latest adventures! (VIDEO COMING SOON!)
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 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!?! ♥
Read moreMERMAIDS AT THE BOYNE CITY PIRATE FEST 2019 - Pictures, videos and a story about Mermaid Phantom and her magical mermaid friends! Phantom and her friends got captured by pirates… AGAIN! Find out how they escaped see the magic for yourself with a fun video!
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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!
Read moreI WAS CAPTURED BY PIRATES! The Boyne City Pirate Festival from a Mermaid’s Point of View- What happens when a Michigan Mermaid is caught by pirates? She gets stuck on a car, naturally! Here’s a fun and silly story about the Boyne City Pirate Fest from Mermaid Phantom’s perspective. Enjoy! ♥
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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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