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Signature Buttons by Craig Petty

Created by: Craig Petty

Signature Buttons is a versatile card magic kit featuring multiple classic plots with a modern twist. The primary effect is an ambitious card routine where a signed card repeatedly rises to the top of the deck, but the kit also includes routines like Triumph (self-sorting cards), Wild Card, Color Changing Deck, and more. Designed for close-up magic, the kit comes with 56 high-quality gaffed cards (including souvenir cards for handing out) and a detailed 3-hour tutorial. The tutorial begins with a full hour dedicated to teaching foundational sleights, making it beginner-friendly while offering enough depth for those looking to refresh their routines.

Key features

  • Includes 56 gaffed cards (32 souvenir cards, blank-back cards, double-backers, etc.)

  • 3-hour tutorial with 11 different routines taught

  • Begins with an hour of foundational sleight instruction

  • High-quality USPCC cards with refill options available

  • Ideal for beginners or those new to card magic

Pros

  • Comprehensive tutorial with detailed sleight instruction

  • Multiple classic plots with fresh twists

  • High-quality gaffed cards

  • Great value for beginners

  • Refill options available

Cons

  • May be too basic for experienced card magicians

  • Limited appeal beyond beginner/intermediate skill levels

Effect

Signature Buttons is a card magic trick where a signed card repeatedly rises to the top of the deck despite being placed in the middle. The trick includes multiple routines such as The Ambitious Card, Triumph, Wild Card, and Color Changing Deck. The final kicker often involves the signed card transforming or revealing a surprise element, leaving the spectator with a souvenir card.

Full details

The trick includes 56 gaffed cards, with 32 designed as souvenir cards that spectators can sign and keep. The remaining cards support various routines. The tutorial spans three hours, with the first hour dedicated to teaching foundational sleights like the double lift and Elmsley count. The remaining two hours cover 11 different routines, each with a unique plot. The cards are high quality, printed by the United States Playing Card Company, and refills are available for purchase.

Who should consider the trick

Signature Buttons is ideal for beginners or those new to card magic. The detailed teaching of foundational sleights makes it a strong learning tool. Experienced magicians may find it less useful unless they want to update their existing routines with the Magic Button concept. It also works well as a gift for someone starting in card magic.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The trick is beginner-friendly, with sleights that are fundamental to card magic. None of the moves are overly complex, making them accessible to newcomers. The routines are quasi-self-working, requiring practice but no advanced techniques. As fiddlinjonny notes, "They are card sleights that you should know if you're going to do card magic."

What magicians say

Fiddlinjonny praises the tutorial for its thorough teaching of basic sleights, calling it "the right way to do it." He highlights the variety of routines, stating, "There's a little bit of something for everyone." He also appreciates the quality of the gaffed cards and the refill option. However, he notes that experienced magicians may not find much new material unless they want to refresh their routines. The price of $25.95 is considered good value for beginners.

What people are saying about Signature Buttons

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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