Official 2019 Mer-Magic Con Thread

[Mermaid Aria]

This is the official thread for Mer-Magic Con 2019 brought to you by Metro Merfolk and Circus Siren Pod

The event is being held at the Freedom Fitness and Aquatic Center in Manassas, VA from February 22-24, 2019
https://freedom-center.com

Our partner hotel is Wyndam Garden Manassas, we have a special con rate of $69 plus tax. Our Friday night mixer and Saturday gala will also be held here.
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham-garden/manassas-virginia/wyndham-garden-manassas/overview

Tickets are $65 until January 1st. They can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mer-magic-con-tickets-49447574025

There will be a gala on Saturday night at the Wyndam. 21+ only. Open bar. It requires a separate $60 ticket which can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mer-magic-con-tickets-49447574025

Our official event website is https://www.mer-magiccon.com

Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MerMagicCon/
Official Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/467299430435390/
Facebook Mingling Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/676844962677520/

We are accepting appliciations for vendors! The vendor fee is $100. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqHr441Ev4YONFSAEZNzB9dXh03mZaEmeGdx-20zKeXf_T2A/viewform

There will be underwater photography sessions, workshops, and panels. Details will be posted here as they are announced!

[Mermaid Aria]

Announcing specialty instructor Nate Leazer!
Nate is a both a SSI (https://www.facebook.com/divessi/?fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAS3VeBAeNGvEpMw_RrzYChIt6Dg30I g0odCDsdi3h6EVjVWPo4P3liaDZcIu9300GoNEPWfs19Ih3LI2 pFkQppnAdma8Dl-CKg7cljkOJ6NE2wnSV-Zp-b1j4Uw2AY4xUE8LUTuNfYfKWY4k1TEfnd1YYYa0bDJhupNZwWa ADORzd1kV4N5Q&__tn__=K-R) and Performance Freediving International (https://www.facebook.com/PerformanceFreediving/?fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAS3VeBAeNGvEpMw_RrzYChIt6Dg30I g0odCDsdi3h6EVjVWPo4P3liaDZcIu9300GoNEPWfs19Ih3LI2 pFkQppnAdma8Dl-CKg7cljkOJ6NE2wnSV-Zp-b1j4Uw2AY4xUE8LUTuNfYfKWY4k1TEfnd1YYYa0bDJhupNZwWa ADORzd1kV4N5Q&__tn__=K-R)instructor, trained by Kirk Karck. He travels internationally as a competitive freediver placing 2nd at Deja Blue 9 and 3rd at the Caribbean Cup 2018. Today he owns and operates Blue Alchemy Freediving (https://www.facebook.com/BlueAlchemyFreediving/?fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAS3VeBAeNGvEpMw_RrzYChIt6Dg30I g0odCDsdi3h6EVjVWPo4P3liaDZcIu9300GoNEPWfs19Ih3LI2 pFkQppnAdma8Dl-CKg7cljkOJ6NE2wnSV-Zp-b1j4Uw2AY4xUE8LUTuNfYfKWY4k1TEfnd1YYYa0bDJhupNZwWa ADORzd1kV4N5Q&__tn__=K-R) and is the freediving coach for the Circus Siren Pod (https://www.facebook.com/CircusSirenPod/?fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAS3VeBAeNGvEpMw_RrzYChIt6Dg30I g0odCDsdi3h6EVjVWPo4P3liaDZcIu9300GoNEPWfs19Ih3LI2 pFkQppnAdma8Dl-CKg7cljkOJ6NE2wnSV-Zp-b1j4Uw2AY4xUE8LUTuNfYfKWY4k1TEfnd1YYYa0bDJhupNZwWa ADORzd1kV4N5Q&__tn__=K-R).
Nate will be teaching an academic introduction to freediving at Mer-Magic Con which is open to all.
32 tickets ($25 a spot) for a practical intro to freediving in the pool with Nate will go on sale October 1st. All students signing up for the practical must attend the morning academic session.
This is not a certification course.

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(https://www.facebook.com/MerMagicCon/photos/a.2160600534256806/2162186560764870/?type=3)

[Mermaid Aria]

Announcing the first member of the “Mermaids in the Media” panel, best selling author K.M. Robinson (https://www.facebook.com/kmrobinsonbooks/?fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARA1OoRpr8guEqZspUn7tSrShGNDWI6l KVo32Vg26MdT08mSpzZdWy171zTZ2RWcPXKDaVsAXMb67Rh5NN-LVpc7v20gJIWmBztC7fBLXc5UlqECrB98M-zgeyeaEUgqq8NTUlDCcIPS6DfZU5_VvI0Uo-KJy5gB40Ydn9W2DhzOr5AErP4Uzw&__tn__=K-R).
K.M. Robinson is a young adult author that has been called the queen of fairytale retellings, dystopians, fantasy, and mermaids books. She’s also a social media strategist that has been interviewed by Facebook for her innovative work in the field and recently represented the USA in a major broadcast for World Social Media Day.
She will be doing a signing of her mermaid series “The Siren Wars” after the panel.
Want to preorder books to ensure we don’t run out at the book signing? Visit mermaigcon.kmrobinsonbooks.com (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fmermaigcon.kmrobinsonbooks.co m%2F&h=AT3eV47GMnY8emzF9wHE9fpTXVoMBTU7pSpwLXivW-myaLaDZJsIuDwBdlt8YHonTNgIHFacuhpnbz7XzZC3F9Fvjzmc uOEyJhNcY676eotxejT03VwVqoo5sDsPp6JDT11b5JDZf4xvf2 KgWZzqX0ptQhBHSBHDmplHsrDzw35ebiZGPOfmm5qzyeNhywWH 0nTg3U_41QHavd_lu9E6C621CIGiiEbW9KwAc-eumd3P7zaEiNiaPAGkJC_WSxSy0Yxvm0N9fIYJxUwBUTmOh0u-9hlB5zCtvM5YuQ5VqktDp37Gg_TvKJfjsBz6pldqDmSEPvv_I4 eyVq_O1bie091o_cNPrb5Hi2plcgtVSjmoK-8YBWNmd3TpaAhIYHXJF34TXOqtIfg2BmEVIRJZ9dLxf9EX28Tb hlXysMhfHw-cEU-NWQ) to secure advanced copies of The Siren Wars Saga, The Sinking, and K.M.’s other retellings, sci fi, and fantasy books.We’re only bringing a limited number of copies, so this is the best way to ensure you get what you’d like to read and have K.M. sign it at the event!



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(https://www.facebook.com/MerMagicCon/photos/a.2160600534256806/2162076510775875/?type=3)

[Mermaid Aria]

Announcing the Mermaid Treasure Auction!
Have a high-end tail or mermaid item that you’d like to sell but don’t need a full vending booth? We are now taking submissions to have your item featured at the Mermaid Treasure Auction. This silent auction will be open Friday night through mid-Sunday and winners will be able to take their new piece home from the convention!
There will be silicone tails (like this Mermaid Kariel (https://www.facebook.com/MermaidKarielsWorld/?fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBdkvMdStzEs6YkoA63lWUMP-sUxRWxTXd1vnK8XjulpmY5-mQhjGd_q4id-lB2MyCl9NhyUEZC2Uo0TAEcEehQUEC4EARmFJjkUi91IgnYrXN mYGO5kNfNmjMI1ELS0-ifr-AlnhNTbnjXKeq7gmNUBufJvNL7yyby1nx-6rP-UmS0gHZCMQ&__tn__=K-R) tail, starting bid of $1800), sequin tails, mythic tails and one-of-a-kind wonders. Come see them in person at Mer-Magic Con (https://www.facebook.com/MerMagicCon/?fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBdkvMdStzEs6YkoA63lWUMP-sUxRWxTXd1vnK8XjulpmY5-mQhjGd_q4id-lB2MyCl9NhyUEZC2Uo0TAEcEehQUEC4EARmFJjkUi91IgnYrXN mYGO5kNfNmjMI1ELS0-ifr-AlnhNTbnjXKeq7gmNUBufJvNL7yyby1nx-6rP-UmS0gHZCMQ&__tn__=K-R)
If you’d like to sell one of your pieces as part of our auction, submit here to be considered. The selected items will be featured on the website ahead of the convention. Items must retail for over $300 to be considered.
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfeiEY2KULOyBPRKp…/viewform (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd% 2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfeiEY2KULOyBPRKpkRBqvV_kyFrS2x9lh3mi uFhOq00vwwyA%2Fviewform&h=AT3kA2Qu8GGeuH1z1OYyQiT7f-ulPycEVL3SB3PEKroKvks6H1CsPnhXLv2_7gR953vecNw-6MjxIlWxOmC4oIaqloz9IAndnCf7aFsSFPqNSMAx-PsbV8mjPHM1fXRTqQZkvq7SYftlfO6T2kISPRLFOFgH-xVJqdW7tFzoJ8_qrLfpw6YwGGjBQseCmG8EFJuO6FounvIqw78 zCh5_308tGw8WhIlfsrSgBzXbH63a0_9nFaf3_UirqV1-VmSfHGfhCSD_B5-2Yfk4CFCIuHPYmEScPUFEDfSNvtuLM0bUftcYSS6g6VQYIcGhH NivSqUgydsdeG20AN72uag9b9gWuBZD0twjjemqY0ZEj44iftb GIvSwVkmvc0SKZr5T8eAb0BjMvvNy8n18N0ox5HQ-KSjoAXvzOo6v8Rm-lx6XpBwBDA)



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(https://www.facebook.com/MerMagicCon/photos/a.2160600534256806/2160515067598686/?type=3)

[PegasusSpringsMuses]

So excited!

[Mermaid Delphinidae]

So cool! I’m trying to save money right now so I probably won’t go, but I’ll consider changing my mind.


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[PegasusSpringsMuses]

Make sure you get your Mer-Magic Con Event and Gala tickets before the prices go up after January 1st, 2019 to $75!

Who is going?


This is the official thread for Mer-Magic Con 2019 brought to you by Metro Merfolk and Circus Siren Pod

The event is being held at the Freedom Fitness and Aquatic Center in Manassas, VA from February 22-24, 2019
https://freedom-center.com

Our partner hotel is Wyndam Garden Manassas, we have a special con rate of $69 plus tax. Our Friday night mixer and Saturday gala will also be held here.
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham-garden/manassas-virginia/wyndham-garden-manassas/overview

Tickets are $65 until January 1st. They can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mer-magic-con-tickets-49447574025

There will be a gala on Saturday night at the Wyndam. 21+ only. Open bar. It requires a separate $60 ticket which can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mer-magic-con-tickets-49447574025

Our official event website is https://www.mer-magiccon.com

Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MerMagicCon/
Official Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/467299430435390/
Facebook Mingling Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/676844962677520/

We are accepting appliciations for vendors! The vendor fee is $100. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqHr441Ev4YONFSAEZNzB9dXh03mZaEmeGdx-20zKeXf_T2A/viewform

There will be underwater photography sessions, workshops, and panels. Details will be posted here as they are announced!

[Mermaid Aquari]

I am super stoked to be going to my first Mer-Con. I was extremely fortunate to get my ticket and the intro to freediving at a cheaper rate as I purchased it from someone who was unable to attend but had already paid. I have never done this sort of thing before and I am praying to Goddess that I do not embarrass myself.

[MerGreg]

I am super stoked to be going to my first Mer-Con. I was extremely fortunate to get my ticket and the intro to freediving at a cheaper rate as I purchased it from someone who was unable to attend but had already paid. I have never done this sort of thing before and I am praying to Goddess that I do not embarrass myself.

Don't worry - you Won't.

The great thing about this community is the Acceptance - you would have to be intentionally flat-out Nasty to someone to embarrass yourself.

[MerGreg]

Today's the Day! Hope to see lots of you there!

[Darius]

Have fun everyone! Hopefully, I can go down next year.

[Dancing Fish]

Totally going next year! I hope it's a splashing success! :D

[MerGreg]

Was a GREAT weekend! Thanks to so many of you who showed up! :D

[Nerdmaid Faith]

If you missed out, watch my swim video or the other ones I made on my channel to try and capture the moment!
https://youtu.be/oVTpZLZ54ro

[Nerdmaid Faith]

Not sure if there is a 2020 thread but MAN this was a fun weekend again this year!

https://youtu.be/D3T1nPicjbk

[MerGreg]

Not sure if there is a 2020 thread but MAN this was a fun weekend again this year!

https://youtu.be/D3T1nPicjbk

Thanks, Faith! Sorry I didn't get to say Hi to you there!