Category Archives: Fantasy

Guo Pei – Couture Fantasy

Posted on May 30, 2022 by marty

Almost by accident, I stumbled upon the Guo Pei exhibit at the Legion of Honor. Intent on meeting out of town friends in S.F. I choose the De Young Museum as our meeting point and renewed our membership which is … 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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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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Walk of Atonement – Game of Thrones Inspiration

Posted on July 24, 2016 by marty

Episodes of the Game of Thrones were filmed in Dubrovnik and just last week I was standing on this very spot where a wide and elegant marble stairway ascends to an upper plaza. This stone stairway was featured in the … Continue reading →

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2015 Maker Faire Inspiration

Posted on May 19, 2015 by marty

Here are a few photos of this years Maker Faire. We hope to participate next year!

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Maryland Renaissance Festival

Posted on July 30, 2014 by marty

Good Morrow to ye! The Maryland Renaissance Fair approaches! Marty and her Maryland Crew are busily preparing for the opening of the Maryland Renaissance Festival. A favorite gathering place of refined lords, ladies, and rogues alike, amazingly, Marty has held the same … Continue reading →

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Meet Spike, Son of the Venerable Swooping Dragon

Posted on June 29, 2014 by marty

                Meet Spike, (left) the son of my venerable Swooping Dragon Pendant, (right.) As the lyrics to Puff the Magic Dragon say; old dragons do slip off into their cave. I carved the … Continue reading →

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Mandrake Root Charm

Posted on May 12, 2014 by marty

Why has it taken me so long to design a Mandrake Root Charm? I have seen all the Harry Potter movies and watched Pan’s Labyrinth and throughout history, the mandrake root has been steeped in magical lore. Pictured below is … Continue reading →

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