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 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!
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 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 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!
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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! ♥
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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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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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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. ♥
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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.
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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