Where or what would be a great bag or backback to carry my street effects in?

Try using a fanny pack in black. That's what I use. Got it at Walgreens.

Gazzo uses a camera bag. he likes it for because the lens compartment fits his cups perfectly. I use a soft briefcase from Staples that cost under $30. I hat it off the back of my street table while I work.

Jim

A juggler friend of mine uses a bucket to carry his clubs, balls, etc. in. It doubles as a tip receptacle.

Lots of cool cigar boxes out there, for little or free. Use it as is or have an artist friend do some airbrush art on it, could look cool.