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 background music from magic acts and shows. Recommended tracks to liven up the stage (41–50)
A Kind of MagicQueen
A soaring vocal rings out in “A Kind of Magic,” heightening the mystique of a magic show.
The song was released in 1986 by the legendary British rock band Queen and is included on the album of the same name.
It was composed by drummer Roger Taylor, who also wrote “Radio Ga Ga.” Roger completed the piece inspired by a line of dialogue from the fantasy film Highlander, for which the song had been selected.
Influenced by the fantasy film, it’s a track that radiates a distinctly magical atmosphere.
Familiar BGM from magic acts and shows. Recommended tracks to energize the stage (51–60)
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.
All of MeGerald Marks & Seymour Simons
This piece, the jazz standard ‘All of Me.’ It has a distinctly mature mood, making it better suited for performances in slightly atmospheric venues like bars rather than glamorous TV-style magic shows.
Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My HeadBurt Bacharach
Burt Bacharach’s greatest classic, “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head.” The song’s gentle vibe is so pleasant to listen to.
Perhaps it’s precisely because it celebrates the beauty of everyday life that the magic of the extraordinary really shines.
Perfect when you want to aim for something different from the typical magic show!
The Pink Panther ThemeHenry Mancini
It’s a piece with an impressive jazz rhythm.
It’s widely known as the theme song for a film released in 1963.
Composed by Henry Mancini, the song captivates listeners with its sophisticated sound.
In 1964, it reached a peak of No.
8 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart and received high acclaim, including a Grammy nomination.
It works brilliantly as background music for magic shows or pantomime, drawing the audience in.
If you play this track when showcasing a party trick or performance at an event, it will instantly elevate the atmosphere.
Jaws theme!!John Williams
This is the theme from the movie Jaws.
Isn’t this ominous atmosphere pretty well-suited for magic? Build an eerie mood in sync with that crescendo as Jaws draws closer and closer.
Try incorporating your own ideas!
Eine kleine Nachtmusik – Movement IWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A lively and refreshing string piece that is considered one of Mozart’s most famous works.
Its opening makes a strong impact, so it works effectively on stage.
Mozart’s music is also said to have a relaxing effect, so it seems advantageous to incorporate it from that perspective as well.