Morrissey items are getting VERY hard to find!This is an ORIGINAL MORRISSEY LOTA BOWL, circa 1970s.Only one available- grab this bargain while you can!From the estate of a retired professional magician.
In 1959, Herb Morrissey started his magic manufacturing company in a small basement just outside of Montreal, Canada.He specialized in spun aluminum and copper products, specifically Cups & Balls sets, Zombie Floating Balls, Lota Bowls and Dove Pans.His attention to quality quickly made Morrissey items a favorite of professional magicians.Though the company closed down in 2013, Morrissey magic items continue to be highly sought after within the magic community.
This LOTA BOWL has a really nice patina!The bowl saw some use by the previous owner.It shows surface scratches and wear, including minor staining on rim. SEE PHOTOS.
This bowl works perfectly, and is the easy-to-handle and nicely balanced bowl that Morrissey was famous for.If you always wanted a high quality Lota Bowl, this is your chance!
DESCRIPTION FROM THE MANUFACTURER:No skill? No problem!
Perfect for talent shows, theatrical productions, science classes and stage!
Pour a quantity of water from the vase, even holding it upside down to show that it has emptied out. A few seconds later, pour MORE water from the container, apparently emptying it again. But wait! Just a few seconds later, you AGAIN pour water from the bowl! OVER - and OVER - and OVER!!!
Just think of the routines you can do with this!Comedy: have your volunteer repeatedly empty the vase, only to be told to go back and empty it again!Theater: any actor can appear to do very visual magic- with NO SKILL needed!Science: great way to grab attention when discussing scientific principles!Ministry: visual magic for your gospel messages!
CONDITION: good- used. Shows some wear and some scratches, some staining on rim.Bowl is made of aluminum.Bowl measures about 6" high x 6" across.YOU WILL GET THE EXACT ITEM IN THE PRODUCT PHOTO ABOVE.