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 (31–40)
Dreaming Tracy (They Don’t Know)Tracey Ullman
This is a hit song by British comedienne Tracey Ullman, released in 1983.
With a nostalgic oldies vibe and a glittering feel, it’s guaranteed to shine on stage.
The original version is by Kirsty MacColl.
ChildrenRobert Miles
The BGM used when performing mysterious magic tricks is “Children.” The composer, Robert Miles, was born in Switzerland and raised in Italy; he was a musician who also worked as a music producer and DJ.
“Children” even reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1996.
Pirates of the Caribbean: He’s a PirateKlaus Badelt
The famous film Pirates of the Caribbean’s signature piece, “He’s a Pirate,” is used as background music in all sorts of places, isn’t it? It’s perfect for a grand magic show, too.
The composers are Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer.
Both are German composers who have worked on numerous film scores.
The Phantom of the OperaAndrew Lloyd Webber
Famous from musicals and films and often heard as background music in magic performances, The Phantom of the Opera was composed by the British musician Andrew Lloyd Webber.
He also created the music for shows such as Cats, Evita, and Sunset Boulevard, and is renowned as a master of the musical theater world.
Rag Time On The RagSakiya Kenjirō
It’s a bright, humorous BGM.
On TV shows, it’s often used as an insert track in dramas or when cooking.
“Rag Time On The Rag,” which is sometimes used for magic tricks, is included on the third album, BEST COLLECTION, released in 2009.
Familiar background music from magic acts and shows. Recommended tracks to liven up the stage (41–50)
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.
In the MoodGlenn Miller
Glenn Miller was a musician who led a swing jazz band and released works such as Moonlight Serenade and Little Brown Jug.
This piece was composed by Joe Garland and became a hit in 1939 with a performance by the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
It remains a popular song and is still used in various contexts, including commercials.