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The Button is a groundbreaking evolution of the classic Mystery Box.
Created by Chris James, featuring routines by Craig Petty, and engineered to perfection by João Miranda Magic.
At first glance, it looks like something straight out of America’s Got Talent: a bold red buzzer that instantly commands attention. But beneath its playful exterior lies one of the most powerful and versatile tools a magician can own.
This isn’t just a gimmick, it’s a complete system. With over 20 incredible routines taught in full detail, The Button empowers you to create unforgettable, interactive moments of magic… all triggered by a single press. And the best part? They’re the one who presses it.
Your spectator pushes the button. A sound plays. Magic unfolds. Again and again. Then, suddenly the sound stops. The button appears broken. But when it’s opened, inside waits their signed playing card.
Every detail has been designed with professionals in mind: durable construction, flawless reliability, and total customisation. You can even upload your own sounds to perfectly match your performance style.
Use The Button for predictions, ambitious card routines, vanishes, switches, or impossible reveals. The material ranges from powerful close-up miracles to stunning stage pieces.
Plus, you’ll get an exclusive section from Chris James himself, teaching advanced switches made possible only by the button’s ingenious internal design.
This isn’t a rehash of an old idea, it’s a revolutionary new approach. Fresh, original, and unlike anything your audience has ever seen.
"An impossibility wrapped in an impossible-to-forget visual. This ticks the boxes (and rings the bell)." - David Regal
"Almost all Mystery Box effects have the same problem... the box has no reason for being there other than the reveal. The Button solves this in the most entertaining, engaging and brilliantly clever way that I've seen." - Lloyd Barnes
"This is GOLD" - Henry Harrius
"This will be trick of the year, no doubt about it" - David Jonathan
"BEST version of this plot by FAR!" - Kyle Purnell
"I genuinely think this is one of the most novel ideas I've seen in magic for a while. FANTASTIC!" - Eric Stevens
"This is an absolute GEM!" - Rizki Nanda
"Powerful, Commercial & Fun. I love this!" - Peter Nardi
"This isn't just a great magic trick, it's the creative Performers Dream assistant" - James Keatley
"Congratulations Chris, on what I believe will be the trick of the year" - Dave Loosley
I was a bit sceptical at first, and wondering if it was money well spent, but after getting the prop and seeing how much thought was put into it and seeing all the utility devices that come together I must say that I was positively surprised. Tutorials done by Craig Petty are amazing, he even goes a step further and teaches you necessary card basics and several routines you can perform with this device. If you're still wondering about buying it, then stop and just order your button right now (even for the tutorials and teachings by Craig Petty).
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Iain Simpson
Just use your imagination
Excellent prop, very novel. If you do any mercury fold, card box, etc., then this will fit; it's easy to carry. Once set up, you're ready to go. It is not difficult, but it needs handling practice. I am not used to using the hand that holds the card for lifting, unscrewing, etc. (but after an hour or so, this handling feels fine). I found the magnetic lock too strong and had to bang it a lot to unlock. Fortunately, the method shown in the tutorial for reducing noise also weakens the magnet's pull so that a tap will reset it. You will need to experiment to find what works for you. Tutorials are very comprehensive, covering everything you need, including some very commercial routines. Depending on how close to other tables you are when performing, the bell does draw attention as it is pressed a fair amount during a routine.
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daniel philip
Amazing
This is the best version of card to mystery box i have come across, and the service from monster magic is the best there is, i would recommend using Alex as the speed of delivery is up there with amazon, and in today's marketplace this makes him the leader in the magic marketplace, i will no longer use anyone else as there are bigger companies that do not offer this quick service, all i can say is keep up the good work Alex, and you will get all my custom from now on
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Paul
Wonderful trick
The concept, the audience involvement, the gimmick and the tutorials make this a wonderful trick, well worth the money. Craig Petty has added some great ideas and a really good selection of basic ( and some not so basic) sleights to help. The Button is well made and will fool and entertain your audience
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Richard F
Classic
This is so well made and ticks a lot of boxes for many reasons. The tutorials are really good. The FB group has even further dives into the possibilities this device can offer for routines - I think it’s fantastic and gives the main effect with the button a reason for it being in play throughout the effects. I would highly recommend this for so many reasons. It’s pretty much a flawless product… go for it and you won’t be disappointed !
Needs a bit of practice to get angles / timing down , but put that in and you’ve got a visual masterpiece in your hands . Instant reset , tutorial is fantastic 100% a worker
This effect is superb , props are excellently made and this is what a tutorial is meant to be like ! Very in depth , multiple angles , close up , parlour and stage options . 100% workable table hopping and walk around . The “jam” session with peter turner is excellent giving you a few additional effects which are really really good . Over all very pleased with the whole package .5 stars all day long !
I love this so much. It’s so simple but so unbelievable good. It stays on me all the time now and holds my coins ready for a trick at any time. Love it. Buy it, practice with it, create with it. Wonderful.
This is great fun. It’s well made and reasonably sturdy + should last for a while. The bank card fits well and is a realistic size. Check to see if a slightly thicker playing card (x5 cards thickness) will actually fit in your wallet/phone case though!
