Familiar BGM from magic acts and shows. Recommended tracks to energize the stage.
Some of you might be thinking about performing magic as entertainment at year-end or New Year parties! But you might also be feeling a bit anxious, like, “I’m a beginner—what if I can’t pull it off…?” So in this article, we’re introducing recommended background music that’s essential for creating the right atmosphere for magic performances! Starting with The Entertainer— the classic tune everyone associates with magic— we’ve compiled a variety of tracks that pair well with tricks.
These songs fill the gaps during setup and add energy to your performance.
Be sure to pick the pieces you think are the perfect fit!
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Familiar BGM from magic acts and shows. Recommended tracks to energize the stage (61–70)
Jaws theme!!John Williams
This is the theme from the movie Jaws.
Isn’t this ominous atmosphere pretty well-suited for magic? Build an eerie mood in sync with that crescendo as Jaws draws closer and closer.
Try incorporating your own ideas!
Mister MagicRalph MacDonald
Ralph MacDonald, an American percussionist who took part in recordings with a wide range of artists.
Among his songs, the one that perfectly suits magic that unfolds dazzlingly one moment after another is “Mister Magic.” Riding on a light, upbeat rhythm, the mature, sophisticated melody adds a touch of elegance.
It’s well-suited for stage magic where people vanish or suddenly appear, as well as for silent performances.
Why not use it for a stage that delivers a glamorous and cool performance?
Two People’s Yesterday (Since Yesterday)Strawberry Switchblade
Strawberry Switchblade is a female duo from Glasgow.
They drew attention with their highly ornamented fashion that anticipated the goth-lolita style.
This work, released by the duo in 1985, reached No.
5 on the UK charts.
Its glamorous, sparkly vibe is well-suited for the stage.
Can’t Undo This!!Hoshino Yasuhiko
With its light rhythm and catchy melody, this track is guaranteed to lift your spirits.
Composed by Yasuhiko Hoshino and released as an album in 1995, it has been widely used in the media as a technopop anthem emblematic of the bubble economy era.
In 2020, it was remixed by Steve Aoki and also featured as an insert song in the drama “M: Ai Subeki Hito ga Ite.” Blending tension and excitement, this piece is perfect as background music for magic tricks or magic shows.
Use it as a party performance or entertainment segment, and it’s sure to energize the entire venue.
TRUTHT-SQUARE
A song famous as the theme for the F1 Grand Prix.
Since it’s frequently played on TV and radio, I think most of you have heard it.
It was included on the Japanese fusion band T-SQUARE’s 1987 album “TRUTH,” and was released as a single four years later.
Fitting its racing-car theme, it has an outstanding sense of speed.
It’s perfect for shows that demand quick movements.