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 shows and performances. Recommended tracks to liven up the stage (21–30)
The Olive NecklacePaul Mauriat
This is a popular song that’s indispensable as BGM for magic shows.
With its beautiful melody and poetic expression, it creates a mood that captivates the audience.
Released in 1975, this piece enjoyed great popularity in Japan and showcases the talent of Paul Mauriat.
It’s perfect for performing magic as entertainment at year-end or New Year parties.
Even if you fumble a bit, the music will liven up the atmosphere.
Consider using it as a reference when choosing your playlist.
ÉclipseCirque du Soleil
An enchanting world woven by magical music.
This track holds a power like a wizard’s wand, guiding the audience into another dimension.
The unique atmosphere created by ethnic fusion and world beats greatly enhances the presentation of tricks and magic shows.
Even if things get a little tricky on stage, this song will keep the audience spellbound.
Why not use this track for a magic performance at a year-end or New Year’s party?
Disney’s Magic KingdomJames Christensen
When it’s a song everyone knows, it really helps lift the atmosphere in the moment.
“Disney’s Magic Kingdom” is also a track that’s often used as background music for magic shows and the like.
This piece is a medley of songs you’re sure to hear if you go to Disneyland.
It includes timeless classics like “Mickey Mouse March” and “It’s a Small World” that everyone knows.
It’s especially recommended when you have guests who love Disney!
Passion ContinentHakasé Tarō
The passionate sound of the violin strikes a chord in the heart.
As one of Taro Hakase’s signature pieces, released in 2002, it’s also known as the theme song for the TV program “Jounetsu Tairiku” (Professional: Passionate).
Its distinctive, powerful melody gives listeners energy and courage.
It’s perfect for livening up a stage, such as at magic shows or year-end parties.
Highly recommended for those who want to create an energetic atmosphere.
Sing Sing SingLouis Prima
Louis Prima was an American jazz musician who flourished as a trumpeter and composer.
One of his signature pieces, released in 1936, is “Sing, Sing, Sing.” It’s characterized by the interweaving sounds of trumpet and trombone set to the lively rhythms unique to swing.
Because it’s performed with a simple instrumentation, it works well not only for stage magic but also for close-up magic performed right in front of the audience.
It’s a track I’d also recommend to anyone looking to create a stylish atmosphere.
I amMorita Manami
Composed by up-and-coming jazz pianist Manami Morita, this piece also serves as the theme music for TV Asahi’s “Hodo Station.” Evoking a grand, cinematic world, it’s perfect as BGM for a dramatic magic routine.
It’s a tune almost everyone has heard somewhere, so it’s familiar to the ear and doesn’t distract from the performance.
With lightning-fast runs and bold key changes, the piano piece carries a sense of tension while, true to its title, conveying a dignified sense of individuality—an ideal number to elevate your showtime!
The EntertainerScott Joplin
Scott Joplin, a quintessential ragtime performer who rose to popularity from the late 19th to the early 20th century.
His 1902 release, The Entertainer, is a classic that’s used in a variety of contexts in Japan as well.
Its hallmark is a lively, piano-centered melody that evokes the anticipation that “something fun is about to happen.” Aim for smooth pacing carried by rhythmic playing.
It’s a staple BGM that enhances all kinds of magic acts, from close-up to comedy.