Welcome to The Magic Crafter!
Home to Mermaid Phantom... Traverse City, Michigan's first Professional Mermaid!
Hello There!
My name's Mermaid Phantom and I'm The Magic Crafter.
I'm a "Professional Mermaid," and an avid crafter who loves creating weekly videos for you to watch. In addition to running my YouTube Channel, my blog and my mermaiding business, I also sell a few magical items, which you can learn more about by clicking here.
My goal is to live a life full of adventure and to help you add a little mermaid magic to yours too. So if you're ready to live life magically, then you've come to the right place! ♥
Watch a mermaid swim! Click the video below.
Mermaids in Traverse City
Are there mermaids in Traverse City?? You heard right! Mermaid Phantom is Traverse City's first and ONLY real life Professional Mermaid! However, she doesn't just visit TC! This Great Lakes Mermaid swims all over in Grand Traverse Bay and can be spotted in both Grand Traverse County & Leelanau County! Rumor has it that she may even travel further! ♥
Would you like to meet her? Look below to find out more about how you can invite her to your next big party, festival, business promotion or other special event! You'll surely create an unforgettable moment for your guests that will be the talk of the town!
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Living the Magical Life
Welcome to TheMagicCrafter.com! You've entered a magical place on the internet where mermaids are real and magic is everywhere. Here you will learn how to create fairy tale inspired crafts and DIY projects, have the opportunity to watch videos of a real live mermaid swimming around in the water, and learn how to live your most magical life. You can also shop for items created and/or designed by me, Mermaid Phantom, or hire me to make an appearance at your event or function in or around the Traverse City area.
Like many mermaids, I'm always happy to make new friends, so don't be afraid to join in on the conversations going on in my weekly blog posts or video uploads... I make it a point to reply as many comments as I can!
Be on the lookout for new videos and blog posts every Wednesday! ♥
XOXO-Mermaid Phantom
5 Mermaiding Best Practices (for Safety and Responsible Swimming) - Want to get into mermaiding as a sport, hobby or profession? Let’s talk about mermaid safety and some best practices so you can have the most magical swimming experience EVER. A video is included in case you’d rather listen than read. <3
MERMAID PHANTOM: The Ghost of the Great Lakes - Who is Mermaid Phantom? This blog post will dive a bit into who Mermaid Phantom is and why she is called the Ghost of the Great Lakes. The blog post will also share photos and links to videos of this Gothic mermaid of the Great Lakes!
Mermaid Shadow: The Belled River Mermaid - Who is Mermaid Shadow? This blog post gives an overview of who this dark mermaid character is and tells a little bit of her story. Read on to learn more about this mermaid from The Magic Crafter and to see videos and photos of her.
A Look at my Rainbow Mermaid Tail - I never thought I’d want to wear a rainbow mermaid tail… until this one showed up in the mail! I’ve never been a huge fan of bright colors, but I’ll admit that this rainbow mermaid tail is very pretty and looks great in the water! So come on by and watch a video of me swimming in this mermaid tail. This is a very simple blog post. :)
How do Professional Mermaids Breathe Underwater? Mermaid (and merman) performers can stay underwater for a really long time! How do they do it? Are they actually breathing underwater? Or is there more to it? This short and sweet blog post (written by a professional mermaid) will answer that question for you!
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. :)
HOW TO CLEAN A SILICONE MERMAID TAIL (how I clean my $3,000 silicone mermaid tail after events) - This blog post will share video tutorials and written information that will help you learn how to clean a silicone mermaid tail after a dry land professional mermaid event or after a swim in freshwater or salt water.
I 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.
HOW TO PUT ON A SILICONE MERMAID TAIL DISCREETLY (without ruining the magic) - This blog post and video will work together to teach you how to put on a silicone mermaid tail quickly and discreetly so that you can get changed for professional mermaid events without ruining the magic. This tutorial can also be used for fabric mermaid tails.
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!
GOTHIC 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!
Are you ready for a silicone mermaid tail? 6 Things to know BEFORE you get a Silicone Tail - Do you want a silicone mermaid tail? Make sure you know what you’re getting into before you buy! Here are 6 things you need to consider before you get a professional silicone mermaid tail!
How to make Fairy Dust: DIY Princess Pink Fairydust Tutorial- How do you make fairy dust? You're about to find out how! Read the blog post and watch the video to learn how to make a magical blend of pixie glitter that is sure to dazzle!
How to make Paper look Old: How do you create antique looking paper like the kind ancient scrolls and texts are written on? Well, you don't have to wait a couple of hundred years to create it, I can tell ya' that! ;D Give this quick and easy DIY Old Paper Tutorial a try and you'll have a whole stack of tea stained paper in just around 5 minutes. This old paper is great for using in all sorts of fairytale crafts, so you may want to be sure to stock up on it!
How to Make a Love Potion: Valentine's Day Craft DIY - How do you make a love potion? This perfume-y rose scented bottle of glittery fairy dust is a great craft to create for your Valentine (or yourself!). Not only does it smell AMAZING, but it is also super pretty to look at. This craft project can be enjoyed by adults and kids alike and is a unique way to mix things up this romantic time of the year.
How to Paint Seashells: How do you paint seashells? What type of paint should you use on shells? Find out how to create beautiful colored shells for your mermaiding events and crafting projects with this short DIY tutorial video. PLUS! See some of my favorite color combinations that are sure to look simply magical! You'll need only 3 materials for this, and just around 3 minutes too.
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
What do you do with an Abalone Shell? I was asking myself this question when I found myself coming home with one from the crafting store one Summer evening. After some thought, I decided that it would make a fabulous wind chime. I think the end result of this DIY is very pretty and makes for a lovely beachy themed home decor piece. Here's how to make one of these magically delightful sea shell wind chimes...
While I very much do enjoy sharing my crafts with others, and love doing so through my free video tutorials, I do hope to be able to visit my pirate friend overseas eventually... which will cost more than few sand dollars! So, I have resolved to offer a select few of my handmade waterproof necklaces for sale on my Etsy store. Each one is unique and will not be recreated, so be sure to snatch yours up before it's gone! (But fear not, I'll be adding new ones occasionally!) Read on to get a look at what's for sale before it swims off!
Add some sparkle to your Halloween this year by crafting up something magical. Learn how to make fairy dust in a dark and spooky hue with this short and sweet video tutorial. This DIY magic fairy potion makes a great Halloween prop or home decoration, and could even serve as an accessory for those sporting wings this fright night. Read on to get started with this glittery magical craft... (it's one of my new personal favorites!)
How do you make a magical crystal ball like the kind a Gypsy Fortune Teller would use? I'll show you how! Also, learn how to mix up different color variations to DIY your own stunning Halloween prop for your party, costume, or viewing pleasure. Happy magic crafting!
Mermaids of the Great Lakes - A new mermaid song about mermaids has been released! However, this song isn’t about mermaids swimming in oceans or charming sailors. This is a song about the mermaids who swim in the Great Lakes. This blog post will share this new song, which was created by a local of Northern Michigan, and it will also tell you more about the mermaids mentioned in the song.