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!
Autumn 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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MERMAID AND MERMAN COLORING PAGES FOR ADULTS: Want to bring to life your own mermaid character? Now you can! Introducing Mersona Coloring Pages for adults (and kids, with parental approval lol). This blog post mostly just talks about them. They can be found on my Etsy shop.
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 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!
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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 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 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!?! ♥
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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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!
Read moreWHERE TO BUY A NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE: The Perfect Flute for Professional Fairies- Over the winter and the spring months, I went on the hunt for a flute to use when dressed as a fairy. I wanted to get the PERFECT instrument for my faery persona, much like how Twig the Fairy has her own flute! And so… I bought my Native American Flute. Was it the right choice? Click to learn more!
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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WHERE TO BUY A SILICONE MERMAID TAIL: 20 Places to Buy Silicone Tails for Adults and Professional Mermaids- Where can you buy realistic looking silicone mermaid tails? Here are the TOP 20 places to buy hyper-realistic looking professional grade mermaid tails for professional mermaids! CLICK for the complete list! ♥
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HOW TO TURN INTO A MERMAID THE REAL WAY: 4 Ways YOU can be a Mermaid WITHOUT a Magic Spell- If you’re reading this, you are probably wondering how to become a mermaid or merman. Rejoice! I’ve got you covered! ♥ This blog post has video instructions AND very descriptive tips telling you how to transform into a mermaid. (This is for those of you 18 years and older. If you are not 18 years of age, please have your parents/ guardian with you while using this website.)
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