quick change artist
Rapid wardrobe switcher
A quick change artist is a performer who can switch costumes with remarkable speed, often in seconds, typically as part of a stage act or magic show.
The term extends to anyone who transforms rapidly—switching personas, positions, or appearances: He's a quick change artist when it comes to political opinions.
The figurative use often implies opportunism or unreliability.
- costumeClothing for portrayal
- disguiseIdentity-concealing alteration
- transformationThorough change in form
- split secondInfinitesimal unit of time
- magicianPerformer of illusions
stage magic · vaudeville · backstage · behind the scenes · wardrobe · illusion · performer · sleight · smoke and mirrors · chameleon · wig · velcro · theatrical · entertainer · shapeshifter · alter ego · impersonator · stagecraft
- variety actsacrobat, juggling, aerialist, magic, clown
- stagehandsstagehand, stage manager, deck crew, deck hand, crew chief
- magicwizard, wand, sorcerer, witchcraft, mage
- circus workersacrobat, clown, ringmaster, lion tamer, juggler
- Street Performersbusker, street performer, street singer, street dancer, juggler
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