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Button Sandwich by Craig Petty

Created by: Craig Petty

Button Sandwich is a versatile card magic trick that allows performers to execute multiple classic routines with a unique twist. The trick involves gaffed cards featuring a 'magic button' design, enabling effects like the Ambitious Card (where a signed card repeatedly rises to the top), Triumph (a self-sorting deck), Wild Card, and Color Changing Deck. The included 56 gaffed cards are high-quality and refillable, making it suitable for repeated performances. This is a close-up card magic trick, ideal for beginners and intermediate magicians looking to expand their repertoire with foundational sleights and routines.

Key features

  • Includes 56 gaffed cards with a 'magic button' design

  • Teaches 11 different routines, including Ambitious Card, Triumph, and Wild Card

  • 3-hour tutorial with detailed sleight instruction for beginners

  • Refill packs available for $49

  • High-quality USPCC cards

Pros

  • Great for beginners with thorough sleight instruction

  • Versatile with multiple classic routines

  • High-quality gaffed cards

  • Refillable for repeated performances

Cons

  • May be too basic for experienced magicians

  • Limited appeal if already familiar with the routines

Effect

The Button Sandwich is a card trick where a spectator's chosen card is lost in the deck. The magician then reveals that two other cards, often called "buttons," have mysteriously found the selected card, sandwiching it between them. The effect is visual and surprising, making it a strong piece for performances.

Full details

The Button Sandwich is part of Craig Petty's Magic Button set. The trick uses specially gaffed cards to create the illusion. The set includes 56 gaffed cards, with some designed specifically for this routine. The tutorial teaches the method clearly, including necessary sleights like the double lift and Elmsley count. The trick can be performed as a standalone effect or combined with other routines from the set.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is ideal for beginners or intermediate card magicians. It is especially useful for those who want to add a visual sandwich effect to their repertoire. The included tutorial makes it accessible for those still learning foundational sleights. Experienced magicians may find the method straightforward but could still use it as a quick, effective piece in their sets.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Button Sandwich is not overly difficult. The required sleights are basic, such as the double lift and controlled shuffles. The tutorial breaks down each step, making it easy to learn. The trick relies more on the gimmicked cards than complex handling, so even those new to card magic can perform it convincingly with practice.

What magicians say

Fiddlinjonny notes that the Magic Button set, including the Button Sandwich, is "perfect for anybody who is relatively new into card magic." He praises the tutorial for its clear teaching of foundational sleights, calling it "excellent job" for beginners. While experienced magicians may find the content basic, he highlights that the routines, including the Button Sandwich, are well-structured and use classic plots with a fresh twist. The quality of the gaffed cards is also commended, with no issues reported in handling or durability.

The Button Sandwich is a strong addition to the Magic Button set, offering a visually engaging effect that is easy to learn and perform.

What people are saying about Button Sandwich

fiddlinjonny says...

Craig really takes the time in the First full hour to go over every single move... I personally feel like every single release that ever done should come with an addendum of card slights.

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