Your Thoughts on Stage Names

[Anthony Bass]

Hey, guys and gals!

I've been debating on whether or not to come up with a stage name. I've come up with a few that I think are pretty cool in my opinion. But basically, I want to hear your thoughts on stage names. I'm not talking about things like "Anthony the Magnificent" or "The Great Anthodini" (haha, lame), i'm talking coming up with a completely different name for yourself. Like the two ideas I came up with for me are Tony Black and Tony Blake. Basically just shortening my first name (people sometimes call me Tony anyways), and coming up with a new last name. What are your thoughts? Thanks!

 

[b.boulton]

well...what is the theme for your stage show?

 

[RyanRayne]

I think it is a great idea. Alot of the greats in our business today do it. Think about it Criss Angel, Harry Houdini, David Copperfield. Those are just a few. I myself have done this. Ryan Rayne is just my name i perform under. My real name is Todd Hannon.

 

[Anthony Bass]

well...what is the theme for your stage show?

Theme?

Please elaborate.

Thanks!

 

[b.boulton]

Theme?

Please elaborate.

Thanks!

what type of magic do you perform in your show?
bizzare
card
coin
grand illusion
etc.

what type of tricks do you use?

 

[Anthony Bass]

what type of magic do you perform in your show?
bizzare
card
coin
grand illusion
etc.

what type of tricks do you use?

All of the above.
I'm all around in my performances.
I perform alot of bizzare, alot of cards and coins, some grand illusions (not much, don't have the money to afford lots), and ALOT of mentalism.

 

[b.boulton]

then i'm feeling a eerie mysterious name....i'll get back to you on that.

 

[Aris.SA]

AnthonBass.. or somehing like that.. but I think that ur name I dont know if thats ur real name its a very cool name

 

[Anthony Bass]

then i'm feeling a eerie mysterious name....i'll get back to you on that.

Haha, ok man. Shoot me a PM of your thoughts, so we can talk privately. Other than that, let's hear from some more of you guys!

 

[Anthony Bass]

AnthonBass.. or somehing like that.. but I think that ur name I dont know if thats ur real name its a very cool name

Yes, Anthony Bass is my real name (actually it's Robert Anthony Bass).

You know how many times i've been referenced to a sea animal? You know how many people at school (INCLUDING TEACHERS!!!!) have called be "B***hole" (remove the B and you get....PROFANITY)? Haha!

Not fun.....haha!

I'm really diggin' Tony Black at the moment.

 

[b.boulton]

I'm really diggin' Tony Black at the moment.

how about Anton Black?

 

[Anthony Bass]

how about Anton Black?

Eh, it sounds too old timey (Great Danton anybody?). I want something new and flashy. Something that will catch an audiences attention just by the name.

I dunno, i'm starting to like Tony Blake better....haha, this'll take a while.

 

[MANDARIN]

The Dry Gulch Express? Sorry ...

 

[Krash]

In all honesty, I've been having a hard time thinking of one for myself. But, eh...I'm sure that I'll find something in time. I'll know it when I hear it.

Good luck!

Shane K.

 

[Anthony Bass]

The Dry Gulch Express? Sorry ...

BRILLIANT!

Your genius...osity is showing.



Mandarin....if that's your stage name, I would expect to get free oranges at all of your shows.....BWAHAHA!

 

[Manny]

Its a thought

what about tony roberts?
or Tony Bass Ace?
just a (acid trip) thought

 

[Double Decker]

Dude i love making up names...let me think...Oh by the way my stage name is Double Decker. And of course I'm a flourisher who always carries 2 decks at a time or more. But as for you...Antonio Deletre. Pronounced Delete-trey. Think about it...in a mystical voice...say...my name is Antonio Deletre.

 

[Close-Up Expert]

Hmm...I always just stick with my regular name. No need in a new name, etc. People know me because of me...and it especially makes it easier when I receive the deposit 2-3 weeks before a show, normally in the form of a check. No need in explaining a stage name, etc.

Best.
Steve

 

[SHANE BLACK]

WHY! does everyone want their name to end with Black? Your the third person this month that I have heard say that. I changed my last name to Black ten years ago in tribute to Johnny Cash the man in black and now I'm wondering if it was a good decision. Another T11 member PM me telling me he was changing his last name to Black as well I feel weird now. haha

 

[CoryOOreo]

Jack Sharp.