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.
Lupin the Third ’80Ōno Yūji
The perfect song for delivering dynamic, gimmick-filled magic tricks and shows is “Lupin the Third ’80.” As the opening theme of the anime series Lupin the Third, it’s loved by a wide range of generations.
With a jazzy sound enhanced by brass band tones, it’s sure to elevate any dazzling stage.
It’s also recommended to enhance the cool demeanor of magicians dressed in formal attire like tuxedos.
Why not use this slightly mysterious number as background music for your magic performance?
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?
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.
From The Melody of the Basement: “Melodie en sous-sol”Michel Magne
The main theme “MELODIE EN SOUS-SOL” from the 1963 film Any Number Can Win, which starred two of France’s biggest actors, Alain Delon and Jean Gabin, is a tune many of you have probably heard at least once.
It was composed by the French musician Michel Magne and has even been used in a car commercial in the past.
Its sophisticated, glamorous sound makes it a perfect fit as background music for large-scale magic acts or shows.
With its dazzling, punchy vibe, it’s a number that can instantly heat up the stage.
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.