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Platt, John. Johnny Platt P&L Cups and Balls. New Haven: Petrie and Lewis, 1940s. A set of gold-plated P&L Cups and Balls custom engraved for famous Chicago close up magician Johnny Platt. Engraved “Johnny Platt: Master of Cups and Balls.” Height 3 ½”. Mouth diameter 2 ¾”. Minor wear, but overall very good.Platt was best-known as a bar magician and close-up worker who began his career in Chicago at the Hotel Lasalle as the feature attraction at the “Gay 90s Bar.” He later moved to California and became a fixture at the Magic Castle. Among his most celebrated routines were a version of the Cups and Balls.