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by Patricia Pastrano

Mermaids from all over the world attend the open-bar MerMagic Con Gala. Professional mermaids, Mermaid Kelly of the US Virgin Islands and Merman
Fernando of California meeting at MerMagic Con.
International press outlet, Voice of America, interviews Katey The MerMagic Con vendor hall is filled with many mermaid
Mermaid of the Circus Siren Pod. wonders. Vendor: @madebyamer

The world’s largest mermaid convention is The professional workshops are available on
returning to Manassas, VA on August 6-8, 2021. topics ranging from business accounting to
underwater hair and makeup, both necessities for
MerMagic Con was founded by Seanna Ackerman a mermaid business.
and Morgana Alba in 2018, holding their first
convention in February of 2019. Enthusiasts can meet their favorite mermaids,
take a swim class or have a photoshoot.
Mermaids from around the globe attend this
three-day mermaid event. Not just a typical fan For kids, there are free crafts, mermaiding classes,
convention, Morgana described, “I really wanted story time and opportunities to meet mermaids.
to model it after an industry convention, the way
conventions are in the tech or fitness industry. Fins Magazine is going to be there too. Meeting Underwater photoshoots are available every year at MerMagic Con.
We all love to dress up and we want to meet the mingling and interviewing those that attend! Blue Alchemy Freediving teaches the science of breathholding in water.
people that we know from from industry.” Her
vision also allowed for the opportunity to host On Saturday, there is the MerMagic Con Gala.
classes and provide educational opportunities for A formal red carpet event with open bar and a
all attendees. dress code of “Mermaid Meets Lady Gaga.” It is
sure to be a night full of shell-abrations!
The mermaid community is very inclusive and
MMC is no different. “We’re very proud of it
being an inclusive convention. It’s definitely all To learn more about
ages, all ability levels, and all backgrounds. We
have experts and professional mermaids that fly MerMagicCon
in from around the world. Then we also have
people who just find out about it online and show Go to:
up.” www.mermagic-con.com
@mermagiccon
At the convention, there are panels, workshops FB: mermagiccon
and classes all with a mermaid twist.
Photo Credits: Merfolk swim at MerMagic Con. Ms. Faelyn flaunting her fins in one of the opportunities to swim at MerMagic Con.
Terry Brazier FightGuy Photography
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