In the Wizard of Oz, Nikko the flying monkey was the silent, obedient type. In Wicked, his name is Chistery, and he's one of the monkey servants in Oz, before Elphaba is tricked into reading a spell that gives the monkey servants wings. Creating a flying monkey from scratch can be tricky, especially the wings. Consider purchasing a premade flying monkey costume, or premade wings. To fashion a costume more like Chistery, consider spray painting pants or tights with brown and silver streaks and adding a military style jacket. Nikko's costume is more of a traditional organ grinder monkey's outfit with a vest or jacket and cap.

Flying Monkey Adult Costume One of those scary monkeys that work for the witch.

Flying Monkey Child Costume Be one of the Wicked Witch's henchmen.

Velvet Flying Monkey Wing Cape Adult - Want to make your own flying monkey costume? start with this cape as a base, and add your own vest, and accessories. (leotard and tights not included).

Jumbo Flying Monkey Wings - Add these wings to your own Nikko or Chistery Flying Monkey Costume for great results. Realistic looking with brown fingers and shaded membrane.

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Denslow's original Flying Monkey and Winkie Drawings

Test photos of Nikko the flying monkey for the 1939 movie

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