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Celebration 2017

Posted on March 31, 2017 by marty

Nearly a year ago on April 21st, Prince died at his recording studio and home in Chanhassen Minnesota. In honor of Prince’s life and on the first anniversary of his death, a four day Celebration will take place at the … Continue reading →

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Troll Adventure

Posted on March 21, 2017 by marty

Art and I recently traveled to Seattle to attend a memorial celebration of a dear friend; but this blog post is about a troll, not the memorial. In looking through our hotel’s brochures of attractions in the Seattle area, a … Continue reading →

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Cloisonné Adventure

Posted on March 6, 2017 by marty

In October, John and I took Merry-Lee Rae’s week long cloisonné workshop. Merry-Lee  is one of my dearest friends and it was a privilege to experience and immerse myself in her creative environment. In addition, it was a joy to sit elbow … Continue reading →

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Tucson Rocks!

Posted on February 4, 2017 by marty

The photo above is just a portion of the booty we returned with. Alisha has already designed two butterfly pendants that will incorporate the matched pairs of triangular stones pictured. Stay tuned! Alisha, John and I returned last night from … Continue reading →

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Python Ear Wrap worn by Sofia Boutella in the Remake of the Mummy

Posted on December 22, 2016 by marty

In April of 2016, the costume administrator of Sarcophagus Films in the U.K. ordered several of each of my Python Ear Wrap, Cobra Ear Wrap and Snake Ear Cuff. I promptly shipped the order and didn’t think much more about … Continue reading →

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A Cloisonne Workshop with Merry-Lee Rae

Posted on December 1, 2016 by marty

In October, John and I took Merry-Lee Rae’s week long cloisonné workshop. Merry-Lee  is one of my dearest friends and it was a privilege to experience and immerse myself in her creative environment. In addition, it was a joy to … Continue reading →

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The End of the Marty Magic Show Season

Posted on October 31, 2016 by marty

              The Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival was our final California show and it ‘Rocked’ in spite of the wind and the rain. We came prepared with a 40 ft sheet of plastic sheeting … Continue reading →

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The Magic Family at the Maryland Renaissance Festival

Posted on October 5, 2016 by marty

Our costumes are unpacked and put away for another year but the memories and photos of last weeks trip to the Maryland Renaissance Festival are fresh. Marty, John, Alisha and her two children, Molly and Sterling attended the fair. While … Continue reading →

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Cataclysmania Inspiration

Posted on September 7, 2016 by marty

                  Having just sculpted a new Cosmos Ring, I am reflecting on where my inspiration for this design came from. Van Gough’s Starry Night, thick with swirls of cosmic paint, and one … Continue reading →

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The Making of a Goddess

Posted on September 2, 2016 by marty

Although I may be somewhat prejudiced in how I view my compassionate, intelligent, talented and beautiful daughter, it was a wonderful experience to watch Alisha’s transformation from grounded mother, daughter, wife and jeweler into the realm of Goddess. Alisha met … Continue reading →

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