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João Miranda Magic presents The Button by Chris James featuring Craig Petty


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"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

"'The Button' by Chris James is a perfect balance of method, plot and magic in one single device."
- Justin Miller

The Button is a revolutionary take on the classic Mystery Box, invented by Chris James with routines from Craig Petty and engineered by João Miranda Magic.

At first glance, it looks like something out of America's Got Talent: a big red buzzer that demands attention. But inside this seemingly innocent object is one of the most powerful tools a magician can carry.

This is more than just a gimmick - it's an entire system. With over 20 mind-blowing routines taught in detail, The Button gives you the power to create unforgettable moments of magic with just one press. And the best part? You don't press it - they do.

Your spectator presses the button. A sound plays. Magic happens. Again and again.

Suddenly, the sound stops. The button seems broken. But when you open it, inside they find their signed playing card.

Every element has been crafted with working pros in mind. It's durable, reliable, and fully customizable. You can upload your own sounds to match your performance style.

Use it for predictions, ambitious card routines, vanishes, switches, and impossible locations. The routines range from practical close-up miracles to stand-up showpieces.

You'll also get a special section by Chris James, teaching you advanced switches that are only possible thanks to the ingenious internal design of the button itself.

This isn't just another version of a classic. This is a completely new approach. It's fresh, original, and unlike anything your audience has ever seen.

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The concept is perfect, but I have some gripes. Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on November 21st, 2025
You will absolutely find ways to use this to complement many of your standard routines. If you like the idea, you will not be disappointed. But of course, nothing is perfect, and The Button is no exception. First, the electronics choices are befuddling and annoying. The unit has to be switched off by hand with a tiny switch that cannot be conveniently accessed. You have to take the whole thing apart to turn the unit off, which must be done after every set (it can stay on for about a day). It cannot be left on, even if the sound is disabled with the remote. Better solutions would have included an accessible on/off switch and/or an auto-off timer. Secondly, I find rechargeable batteries to be quite annoying in this context. A large, replaceable watch battery would have been far more convenient. I’m tired of recharging my tech magic. Lithium ion batteries require way too much babying and are only convenient for products that get daily use.

Gripes aside, I will absolutely use this, and it is still a five-star product.
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 18th, 2025
Chris and Joao’s team put countless hours and efforts into making this the BEST card to impossible location to date. This is more than just an effect, it’s a customizable tool made to make your shows more engaging and more entertaining! So proud to have been a small part in this project, but even more proud that this project has made a big impact on my live performances!
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 18th, 2025
This is such an engaging effect! The amount of thought and work put into The Button is incredible.
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 18th, 2025
Chris and Joao’s team put countless hours and efforts into making this the BEST card to impossible location to date. This is more than just an effect, it’s a customizable tool made to make your shows more engaging and more entertaining! So proud to have been a small part in this project, but even more proud that this project has made a big impact on my live performances!
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on November 22nd, 2025
If you are looking for the perfect utility device, the best ice breaker or a killer closer, look no further. Bite the bullet and invest in this effect. Besides it being a mystery box, it offers so many opportunities, with the ability to change the sound to WHATEVER you want! Trick of the Year, hands down. If you can't get inspiration from Craig Petty's 28+ ideas in the tutorial, you need to reconsider magic as a hobby/profession.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on November 4th, 2025
I want to give a positive shout out to Bruno at Joao Miranda magic. When I received my bell it was not working. I sent an email in the morning and by afternoon I had a response. To make a long story short they sent me a brand new bell. This is the kind of customer service all Magic inventors, creators, and dealers should adhere to.
In regards to The product, it is everything that it is supposed to be. First of all it’s a real world fooler. People live pushing the button and are amazed when their card ends up in the button. It is both fun and entertaining for both myself and the audience. I give this my highest recommendation.
Thanks to all involved for making me a satisfied customer.
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