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2020 – Always Amazed at the Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Shows!

Posted on February 23, 2020 by marty

I look forward to the Tucson show each year.  The various venues  take over much of Tucson and this year, Alisha, John and I go together. Three sets of trained eyes are an asset when ticking off  the gemstones and … Continue reading →

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What is an Ammonite?

Posted on February 21, 2020 by marty

Each February Alisha and I fly to Tucson to attend the Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show.  The show covers much of Tucson and two sets of eyes are an asset. We have our synced shopping lists and we start each … Continue reading →

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Zacatitos Baja Paintings by Art Bobroskie

Posted on December 4, 2019 by marty

Zacatitos Baja, where the desert meets the Sea of Cortez is the inspiration for Art Bobroskie’s paintings. In 2018, Art resumed painting in his off grid Zacatitos Baja studio. With time and inspiration from every vista and without the distractions … Continue reading →

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Marty Magic – Obsessed and Inspired by Giant Lizards

Posted on October 31, 2019 by marty

Art recently returned from Tokyo with two Godzillas to add to our collection. Giant lizards of any kind have been and will continue to be an inspiration and obsession at Marty Magic.               Below … Continue reading →

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Who is Marty Magic?

Posted on October 2, 2019 by marty

  Marty Magic is run by Marty and Alisha, a mother-daughter team. Their jewelry is created by the lost wax process. They create their unique design in their Santa Cruz, California studio and their jewelry is made in America. Fantasy … Continue reading →

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Star Trek – The Next Generation – Angel One

Posted on September 2, 2019 by marty

My Star Trek connection was not a happy one because I was never compensated for the several pairs of ear wraps that the were used in the filming of the Next Generation, Angel One episodes. This is the story: For … Continue reading →

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Flytraps, Amazon and the EPA

Posted on April 9, 2019 by marty

                  Some of you may know that we sell our jewelry on Amazon Handmade. Selling on Amazon has its pluses and minuses. We are laughing today because this morning we received an … Continue reading →

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Studio Pets

Posted on January 27, 2019 by marty

Nowadays, three sets of paws come to work with three humans to begin the Marty Magic day. Alisha arrives with Luna, Jackie with Bonzi and Avira with Ellie-Bean. As we humans pour our first cups of coffee, the dogs frolic … Continue reading →

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The Wax Creation Process of Dragon’s Tear Opal Pendant

Posted on November 2, 2018 by marty

A special customer commissioned me to design a dragon pendant around a stunning Australian Koroite Boulder Opal. Blue and green bands of opalescence arch across this remarkable 42 carat stone. I usually create one of a kind designs on speculation so … Continue reading →

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Lady X and Lady Agnew of Lochnaw – John Singer Sargent – Benjamin Eakins Calligraphy

Posted on October 2, 2018 by marty

In mid September, 2018, Art and I visited New York. We stayed with friends in Hoboken and for two of our three days, commuted into New York to spend time at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Several months back, Art … Continue reading →

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