I am finally putting the final touches to my costume change. I do a one man change in about 2 seconds under the cover of a rectangular hoop. I would like to kick the hoop up like I have seen so many others do. I have the book and dvd on costume changes but doesn't disclose this. I really need to be able to have it come to me,instead of me going to it. That's the only way I can accomplish the change that quickly. Can anyone help? Thanks!

-Matt McCoy

If there is a peice in the back and if its round you should just be able to roll the back poll back and the front should come up.

If you have a video Matt I would love to see how it looks next time we get together.

Best
Brandon

Hi Matt:

I believe Kevin James came up with the "kick up" move. I saw him do it in the mid '80's. Later, Rudy Coby did it - he and Kevin James were friends, so I assume that's where he learned it.

Kevin James has a website. Maybe you can contact him and ask - it might be in some lecture notes, or maybe he'll just tell you since so many people are doing it now.

Good luck to you, Matt.

Ron

Thanks for your thoughts and advice. They are greatly appreciated.

-Matt McCoy

I could be wrong and according to my wife often am, but I think Kevin wrote up his costume change for MAGIC, so the kick-up just might be in there. Unfortunately I am sitting in a hotel in Miami so I can’t look it for ya…good luck

Thanks, that really helps. I'll give it a look.
Once you get home can you lead into the issue possibly?
-Matt