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)
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.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire theme songKeith Strachan & Matthew Strachan
A masterpiece that expresses the moment where tension and anticipation intersect through music.
Composed by Keith Strachan and Matthew Strachan for a TV quiz show in 1998, this piece features a suspenseful melody and rhythm that perfectly set the mood for a magic show.
If you play it while performing magic tricks at a year-end or New Year’s party, the atmosphere will instantly feel professional.
With the power of the BGM, you might just transform into a top-class magician yourself!
Familiar BGM from magic acts and shows. Recommended tracks to energize the stage (31–40)
A-TrainBilly Strayhorn
Take the ‘A’ Train, a jazz number that’s hugely popular in Japan as well, is famous for its lively feel that suits almost any scene.
In a magic show, though, it seems especially fitting for magicians with a big, energetic patter.
If you’re a magician who rocks a sharp suit, give it a try!
LegsThe Art of Noise
A track defined by its innovative sound that makes masterful use of sampling.
Its energetic rhythm and catchy melody are perfect for enhancing the atmosphere of a magic show.
Featured on the album “In Visible Silence,” released in April 1986, this instrumental piece also shines by allowing each listener to draw out their own interpretations and emotions.
As music to color a magic performance, it’s ideal for year-end and New Year parties.
Play it as background music and even small mistakes will go unnoticed, while the whole venue is sure to be wrapped in a spellbinding mood.
Take FiveDave Brubeck
This beloved jazz standard is packed with the charm of a 5/4 time signature.
The unique rhythm woven by Dave Brubeck’s piano and Paul Desmond’s saxophone captivates listeners and won’t let go.
Used as background music for a magic show, its soothing melody is sure to enchant the audience.
It’s the perfect tune for magic performances at small events, such as party entertainment or banquet acts.
Night Birdsshakatak
Shakatak is a fusion band representing the United Kingdom that rose to fame around 1980.
“Night Birds” is a background track used everywhere, and it’s often played when performing magic tricks.
I’m sure many of you have heard it.
Orange SherbertCount Basie
A lively, pleasant number by Count Basie, a leading artist of big band and swing jazz.
It’s said the title comes from Basie’s fondness for orange sherbet, and the bright, open feel of the swing is truly appealing.
If you could crisply handle your cards while humming along to this tune as background music, it would be wonderful.
The audience would relax and enjoy the magic show as if they were in a jazz café!
