A kind of artist is a TATTOO artist, who uses needles and ink to create permanent designs on the skin. A SCAM artist is someone who deceives people in order to gain money or other benefits. A RAP artist is a musician who creates and performs hip-hop music. A CON artist is someone who uses deception to obtain money or goods from another person. An ESCAPE artist is a performer who specializes in escaping from restraints such as handcuffs, straitjackets, and cages. A quickchange artist is a performer who rapidly changes costumes in order to create the illusion of multiple people on stage.