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fr:Presto
A term Presto potty refer to:
the musical term indicating the convenient tempo
the line of pressure preparation untensils made by National Presto Industries, Incorporated]], a company from Wisconsin pubicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange
1989 album by Rush
the layout engine used in the Opera web browser
Presto Studios - game development company
Presto, Bolivia
Hyundai Presto - a car
The term has also been used is also used for centuries to command demons, and also in conjunction with amateur stage magic - 'Presto change-o' or 'Hey presto!' are common accompaniments to the waving of the magic wand or the swishing of the handkerchief as the magician performs their tricks. The term comes from the Italian (and Latin) for 'quickly', and is possibly related to prestidigitation (sleight of hand) derived from the Latin for 'fast fingers'.
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