P&L Small Lota (6 Shot Lota) by Petrie-Lewis - 1948 Hallmarked - Richards Estate

There are certain props that to the layman are unknown but to people like myself who grew up suronded by apparatus are immediately recognizable. Ball and Vases for example and other objects that adorn the shelves of my childhood home. I remember all my friends coming over, the looks on their faces. That was my first inclination my family was different - something I'm greaful for. This six shot lota pitcher would certainly qualify as one of those pieces.

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The last show my father (Joe Stevens) performed was for a neighborhood 4th of July party. I must admit I was nervous for him, age had certainty caught up with him and he was battling dementia. He incorporated this effect (not this particular one but one he had). And for the life of me I wish I could remember exactly what happened. But as he was performing the six shot lota standing behind him, I almost rushed thinking he was about to make a tragic mistake, but he ole man (even in this state) ahead of me. Before I could make it to his table he went on with it and sure enough it worked perfectly. From the best of my memory I think he didn't allow enough time for the reservoir to fill back up. I remember it was the last part of that effect, it was close. In the past both him and myself always performed the stage version as a running gag. I loved being got by him and learning something I didn't know. - Mark Stevens

This is A close-up version of the classic Lota effect with roots to Bengali magicians in the early 17th century. This is from the 1948 original P&L version.

Effect: The magician picks it up and pours all the liquid into a cup until not one drop remains in the Lota. Then a few minutes later the magician returns to once again pour yet another drink! How can this be possible? To the amazement of the audience, the magician repeats this five times!

Suggested Patter: While in Egypt on my recent world tour to procure new and strange effects to present to my audience, I heard of a strange or Mystic Vase found in an old tomb. This is the vase which now that it has been polished looks like new and yet has lost none of the mystic qualities after all these centuries. This vase was carried on long and tedious journeys across the desert and should the ruler become thirsty, he would simply pour a drink. (Show empty) Again and again as he traveled across the hot sands, another and another drink was poured and the little vase always seemed to contain the water to refresh.

A wonderful little utility tool that can produce six shots of liquid and small enough to fit in your jacket pocket.

Condition: Very Good - Photos are of actual item being offered. No dents or marks everything is smooth sailing. Not easy to get one in this good condition.

Dims: 3 1/4" Tall by 2 1/4" wide. 4 ounces. Original Release 1948 Version. Earmarked with the famous P&L (Petrie & Lewis) hallmark.

Thanks to Andy Martin of www.martinsmagic.com