The Button by Chris James, João Miranda, and Craig Petty

Effect

The Button is a modern magic trick. A spectator presses a large red buzzer. A sound plays and an impossible magical event happens. This sequence can repeat, building a rhythm. The routine often ends with the button appearing to break. The spectator then finds their own signed card inside the button.

Full details

The Button is a performance system created by Chris James and engineered by João Miranda. It is a durable prop built for professional use. The system includes over twenty professional routines. Many routines were developed by Craig Petty. The device is fully customizable. Performers can upload their own sounds and cues. The prop enables a range of effects. These effects include predictions, card vanishes, and impossible locations. Chris James provides exclusive handling tips. These tips use the internal design for advanced switches and reveals. The product is suitable for close-up, parlor, and stage settings.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is for working magicians. It is for performers who want an interactive routine. It suits those who perform in close-up, parlor, or stage environments. Magicians looking for a complete performance system will find it useful. It is also for those who value a durable and customizable prop. If you want a trick where the spectator feels in control, consider The Button.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Button is a self-contained gimmick. It requires no external setup. No difficult sleight of hand is needed. The reset is instant. This makes it suitable for repeat performances. The included teaching covers many routines. Some routines may require practice for smooth presentation. The advanced handling tips from Chris James offer deeper techniques. These techniques use the prop's design for more complex routines. Overall, it is accessible for various skill levels.

What magicians say

Reviewers praise The Button. Magic Orthodoxy states it is a "self-contained gimmick" for a "quick, visual, and powerful" effect. The STUMPED review series highlights its solution to a common problem. Lloyd Barnes notes that many mystery box effects lack justification. He says The Button makes the prop's presence "logical" and a "core part of the entertainment." David Regal calls it "an impossibility wrapped in an impossible-to-forget visual." Kyle Purnell says it is the "BEST version of this plot by FAR." Many magicians, like Henry Harrius and David Jonathan, call it "GOLD" and a potential "trick of the year." Alex Kirk of Monster Magic provides honest reviews and includes it in his weekly show. Craig Petty endorses the trick, emphasizing its "clever construction" and strong audience reactions.