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Morgana

Alba by Scarlet Emreth

Most merfolk know in their hearts that they are
destined for the water. From an early age something
stirs within their bones, calling them closer and closer
to the sea.

While Morgana Alba did not grow up dreaming of gallon tank to showcase these beauties. Aptly have spent a great deal of time dedicated to
mermaids, she certainly answered the call. named “Albatross,” this tank is incredibly unique honing their abilities above and below the surface.
due to its size. At 9 ft tall and 8 ft in diameter,
No stranger to the limelight, she grew up surrounded each mer can be viewed from all sides. Albatross Thinking about booking them for an event? All
by the world of theatre and dance. At the early age of also presents a really great opportunity for information can be found on their website:
ten, cirque found her while watching an aerialist on the photographers. www.CircusSirenPod.com
PBS network, Morgana found herself captivated.
As those familiar may know underwater Adding onto her many hats of circus performer,
Little did she know her journey was just beginning. photography while mesmerizing, it can be mermaid, and businesswoman, Morgana Alba
The arts of cirque would find her a decade later, as expensive from the photographer’s point of view. is also one of the co-founders to MerMagic Con
this self-taught pole dancer would go on to perform alongside Seanna Ackerman.
for renaissance festivals, corporate galas, international “We were able to do the small things and take
resorts, aquariums and own one of the largest popularity blossomed. In 2015, she made the decision the tank around the country and MerMagic Con is the world’s
performing mermaid companies in the country. to focus on her career as a mermaid performer after give mermaids the chance that we largest mermaid convention,
winning her first circus world championship. don’t have otherwise. Underwater pulling together mers from all
Morgana came into mermaiding in a roundabout kind photography is expensive from a around the world to gather in one
of way, after fearing the water most of her life. It was Just a year later, in 2016, Circus Siren Entertainment photographer’s standpoint. That’s magical location.
her passion for preforming in the circus that opened was formally created. Morgana’s main mission is to not something a lot of mermaids
the door to the mermaid world. As a professional make Vegas-style entertainment accessible to the D.C. have access to either. And it was This inclusive and welcoming
aerial artist, if it could be hung from the ceiling, she area. Also brought into fruition was Circus Siren Pod, really fun to be able to get people community is sure to make you
could dance with it. which serves as a branch from the main company. a chance to create this underwater feel right at home, no matter your
The Pod is currently home to 19 mermaids of various magic that really does have the experience level.
So, what was next for this thrilling woman? genders with an additional six mermaid wranglers bright spot in our story.”
and support staff. As a performance MerMagic Con 2021 is taking
Happening across some circus group, they specialize in water-based The traveling crew does also have place in Manassas, VA, from
blogs, Morgana noticed how certain acrobatics and mermaids, sure to catch two other tanks, Puffin and Frigate; August 6th-8th.
acts were creating a fusion with anyone’s attention. however nothing gives them the
mermaids and aerial performance. same freedom that albatross does. Attendees can expect to mix and mingle with
The decision came easily, Morgana Representing some of Washington enthusiasts, professionals, instructors, and
was going to become a mermaid and DC’s most elite talents, it is no surprise Watching each mermaid is truly hypnotizing to photographers alike as the event creates a very
“started doing it as its own thing.” that The Circus Siren Pod manages behold. Imagine how much work it must take to positive atmosphere over the course of this three-
With an already well-established to draw such a crowd. If this troupe make something so challenging appear effortly day event.
name, she focused on growing her wasn’t impressive enough, part of their flawless. It is easy to tell that these gifted mers
business as a performer and her traveling mermaid act includes a 3,000 59
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