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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!

Familiar BGM from magic acts and shows. Recommended tracks to energize the stage (61–70)

FireworkKaty Perry

Katy Perry – Firework (Official Music Video)
FireworkKaty Perry

This is a song by Katy Perry whose exhilarating tempo and positive message really resonate.

It sings about discovering your inner light and showing it to the world.

Released in 2010, it reached No.

1 on the Billboard charts and was also featured as the theme song for the film Madagascar 3.

With its powerful vocals, it’s the perfect track when you want to boost your self-esteem.

Tales of the Unusual Theme SongKuniaki Haishima

Yonimo Kimyō na Monogatari Theme: Garamon Song
Tales of the Unusual Theme Song Kuniaki Haishima

This piece is striking for its distinctive sound.

Composed by Kuniaki Haishima, it has been used as the theme song for “Tales of the Unusual” since 1990.

With its unique style incorporating dissonance and noise-like elements, it draws listeners into a mysterious world.

Even after more than 30 years, it hasn’t lost its luster and leaves an unforgettable impression after just one listen.

With its enigmatic atmosphere and sense of anticipation, it’s also perfect for magic performances at year-end or New Year’s parties.

THE OMEN Soundtrack (1976) HQJerry Goldsmith

That chilling, eerie atmosphere is truly captivating! This is the soundtrack to the 1976 film The Omen.

Composed by Jerry Goldsmith, it’s marked by an unsettling stillness and tense, expressive strings.

In particular, the operatic chorus heightens the sense of suspense even further.

It’s an acclaimed piece that won an Academy Award and is known as a milestone in horror cinema.

It’s also perfect as background music for magic tricks and magic shows! Why not use it to create an atmosphere that will draw in your audience?

In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of BGM tracks that are perfect for magic shows.

It’s no exaggeration to say that “The Entertainer” is known by everyone, and it apparently became a standard after a professional magician used it in 1975! We’ve also picked out other recommended songs, so be sure to choose tracks that match your venue and the type of magic you’ll be performing.