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 moreI BOUGHT A SILICONE MERMAID TAIL FROM BRAVEEER (and here are my thoughts on it) - I bought another silicone mermaid tail from the company known as Braveeer. This company makes inexpensive silicone mermaid tails from food-grade silicone. Is Braveeer a scam? Are the tails worth buying? How do I like my new mermaid tail? Hopefully this blog post and its accompanying videos will help answer these questions for you.
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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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!
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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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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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!
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What Should you Buy for Someone who Loves Mermaids? 79 Mer-mazing Gift Ideas that your Mermaid Friends will Love- This Gift Guide for adults is the ultimate guide for gifting your professional mermaid (and casual mermaid) friends. The ideas are organized by interest and most include direct links to the products. :) Simple. Sweet. And full of mermaidiness ♥ Find something in your budget this Christmas!
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MerNation Silicone Mermaid Tails: ONE YEAR REVIEW! Should you buy your professional mermaid tail from MerNation Inc? What does my silicone mermaid tail look like after one year? Am I still happy with my purchase? Here's a review of my realistic silicone mermaid tail and ALL OF THE DETAILS ABOUT MY TAIL! (Like the very popular question of "What monofin did I use for my tail?" 😘)
By Mermaid Phantom
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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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. ♥
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Mermaid Pictures and Mermaid Videos: Watch a video of one of the Great Lakes mermaids swimming in the turbulent waters of Good Harbor, in Leelanau County, Michigan. PLUS take a look at some of the pictures captured of Mermaid Phantom while she was marooned on the sandy beach. Mermaiding in a silicone tail is a lot more difficult when the waves get rough, but sometimes you just have to (safely) brave the storm.
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A photo taken of me (Mermaid Phantom) after my first swim in Lake Leelanau. We didn't get any video footage from the swim that day, but my dad did manage to snap this cool picture!
Mermaid Sighting: Mermaid Phantom Swimming in the Sunlight- The silver mermaid of Lake Michigan was spotted swimming near Grand Traverse Bay on a sunny July day. She is one of the many freshwater professional mermaids to be found in the area, and can often be seen dashing alongside piers and docks. You can see pictures and videos footage of her here, along with learning more about why it is that she chooses to swim so close to shore.
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Nothing like a fin-slap to the face to wake you up in the morning!
Mermaid Fails: Mermaiding Bloopers & Learning to Laugh at Yourself- Mermaids are elegant, beautiful, flawless creatures, aren't they? NOT AT ALL! We mermaids are goofy goof-balls too, just like everyone else on this planet. I can't tell you how many times I've smacked myself in the face with my tail! No matter who, or what you are, you will make mistakes in life, so you've just got to learn to laugh at yourself sometimes! And if you don't feel like laughing at yourself today, then I have a video of me that you can laugh at instead! #MermaidFail
Read moreSwimming in a Fin Fun Mermaid Tail: Nothing beats a super realistic professional grade Silicone Mermaid Tail... right? You'll be thankful that Fabric Mermaid tails exist after you read this! PLUS... watch a very short video of my fabric tail in beautiful Lake Michigan AND find out where you can get a tail like mine. Being a mermaid doesn't have to be difficult... I promise! ;D
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Watch videos of real mermaids and fairy tale creatures by clicking the image!
Mermaid Swimming in the Lake? A professional mermaid cosplayer was found splashing around at Haserot Beach in Northport, Michigan during September of 2016. The water of Grand Traverse Bay sure was chilly that day, but the sunshine (and the extra insulation from the MerNation silicone mermaid tail) made the cooler temperature of the lake much more bearable. With that being said... no matter the weather, mermaiding is always a magical and unforgettable experience! I probably won't be out for another swim until summer comes around, but I will be posting more videos of mermaids like this one throughout the cold-weather seasons, since I've saved up some footage for you to watch. So, until the next video comes out... please enjoy this mid-winter mermaiding break! ;D
I hope you enjoy it!
XOXO- Mermaid Phantom
Read moreHow to Become a Mermaid the Easy Way! Becoming a mermaid has never been easier! Let me teach you how I transformed myself into a sea creature and how you can become one too. With a fabric mermaid tail, you don't even need a magic potion... You can become a mermaid instantly! Keep reading and I'll also share with you how to make your own DIY crafts for mermaiding too.
Read moreA Mermaid Swims up to the Book Fair... I had my first public appearance as a mermaid yesterday at Northport Public School's pirate themed book fair. This was my first real mermaiding gig, so I was pretty nervous about going. However, I think the whole thing turned out to be a blast! Here are some photos from last night.
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