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)
Axel F (Axel F)Harold Faltermeyer
Swooning over the electro sound that symbolizes the ’80s.
This is the theme song from the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop, composed by German musician Harold Faltermeyer.
Its brisk synthesizer tones are especially striking.
In 1985, it became an international hit, reaching No.
1 on the dance charts in Ireland and the United States.
The piece is characterized by a poppy vibe and a humorous tone.
It’s perfect as background music for magic tricks and magic shows, drawing the audience into an extraordinary world—a track that truly makes the stage shine.
Familiar BGM from magic acts and shows. Recommended tracks to energize the stage (51–60)
The NeverEnding StoryLimahl
This track was produced as the English-language theme song for the film The NeverEnding Story.
Limahl’s dreamy vocals blend perfectly with Giorgio Moroder’s catchy melody, and the song became a worldwide smash hit.
Since its 1984 release, it has topped charts in many countries, including reaching number one in Spain and Sweden.
With a fantastical tone that invites listeners on an imaginative adventure, it conveys the importance of pursuing one’s dreams.
It’s also popular as background music for magic tricks and magic shows, making it perfect for transporting audiences into a world of wonder.
It’s a recommended choice to liven up the stage at year-end or New Year’s parties and other events.
Be My BabyThe Ronettes
The previous Japanese title was “Atashi no Baby,” but now the original title is used in Japan as well.
Over Phil Spector’s multilayered Wall of Sound production, Ronnie Spector’s husky voice whispers, “Be my boyfriend.” Released in 1963.
SummerHisaishi Joe
Joe Hisaishi, who is both a classical music conductor and a composer, works on music for a wide range of Japanese dramas and films.
His piece “Summer” was also used in a car commercial in 2000.
I think it’s perfect for a dreamy, magical atmosphere.
Mission Impossible Theme(full heme)Danny Elfman
This is the theme song from the movie Mission: Impossible.
It’s a track you often hear at magic shows and the like.
It’s packed with a sense of spectacle and gives the feeling that something intense is about to happen.
It’s a versatile song that fits any scene.
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!
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!