Americans ( general public ) generally use the words " I PRESTO ". What is the exact meaning of those words?

Question:I am asking about the use of these words by general public ,not scientists, magicians or any specialists. While talking they say I presto. Does it mean I suppose or I think? If not what is it ?

Answers:
it means check this out -cool huh
I am an American and I have NEVER heard those worlds used together...
i heard that presto means fast in italian!
I have lived in America for over 30 years and I have never heard anyone say "I presto". I could see them saying that in Jamaica man, but not on the mainland. Using the word presto however, is like saying wallah.
I'm an American and I've never heard anyone say, "I presto". I've only heard "presto" used in a joking way. You might say "presto" as you show someone something to create a dramatic effect. It would have to be that you're showing them something that's a surprise. An American could go a whole lifetime and never say "Presto" unless they're a magician.
people do not say that
It means:
Main Entry: hey presto
Pronunciation: (')hA-'pres-(")tO
Function: interjection
British : suddenly as if by magic

very similar to:

voi·là /vwɑˈlɑ; Fr. vwaˈla/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[vwah-lah; Fr. vwa-la] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–interjection (used to express success or satisfaction). Voilà, my new winter outfit!

Also, voi·la.
[Origin: 1825–35; < F, equiv. to voi see! (2nd pers. sing. impv. of voir to see) + la there]
I think you have misheard the phrase. what they are saying is "Hey presto!" which was a term used by magicians when performing a "magic" trick, e.g.pulling a rabbit out of a hat etc.,"Hey presto!"-geddit?

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