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.
Read moreMermaids Swimming: The Silver Mermaid in the Sunshine- Pictures & Videos
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 moreMermaid Fails: Learning to Laugh at Yourself
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 Silicone Mermaid Tail: 10 Tips to Swim Like a Pro!
How to Swim like a Mermaid: 10 Tips to Help you Swim like a Professional Mermaid in your Silicone Mermaid Tail - How do you swim in a silicone mermaid tail? What should you do to prepare for your first swim? And HOW ON EARTH can you keep the heels straps of your monofin from sliding off!?! Find all of the answers to these mermaiding question and more!
Read moreSwimming in a Fin Fun Mermaid Tail: Why I love my Fabric Mertail
Swimming 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
Read moreMermaid Swimming in Lake Michigan
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 moreComing Out as a Mermaid or Cosplayer
Coming Out of the Cosplay Closet and Telling your Family you're a Mermaid: Telling your friends and family that you want to be (or are) a mermaid or cosplayer can be an awkward conversation to have, though it is one that most everyone in the costuming community is faced with. How do you initiate the conversation? What if your family thinks it's weird? Let me tell you a little bit about my mermaiding "coming out story" and share with you some of my tips on how to go about having this dreaded chat. Don't worry... you can do this!!
Read moreDIY Frozen Ice Powers - VERY Easy Cosplay Prop Tutorial
How to Have Magical Ice Powers: Glowing Cosplay DIY Snow Globe Prop - With only 3 materials required, it's never been easier to get ice powers. If you're cosplaying as character with wintry powers, like Elsa from Disney's Frozen, then you may find this video tutorial very useful. Or... if you're like me, you may just like to create and collect pretty looking things... in which case you will also like what I have for you today! ;D
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