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 (51–60)
The Third ManAnton Karas
The cheerful, guitar-like sound of “The Third Man Theme.” This song is the main theme of the 1949 British black-and-white film The Third Man.
It is also sometimes called “Harry Lime’s Theme,” a play on the protagonist’s name in the film.
The composer was Anton Karas, an Austrian musician.
He was a performer of the zither—an instrument resembling a shortened koto—and this guitar-like piece was in fact played on the zither.
The elegant atmosphere of this tune is perfect for a magic show!
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.
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.
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.
Familiar BGM from magic acts and shows. Recommended tracks to energize the stage (61–70)
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.
Mister MagicRalph MacDonald
Ralph MacDonald, an American percussionist who took part in recordings with a wide range of artists.
Among his songs, the one that perfectly suits magic that unfolds dazzlingly one moment after another is “Mister Magic.” Riding on a light, upbeat rhythm, the mature, sophisticated melody adds a touch of elegance.
It’s well-suited for stage magic where people vanish or suddenly appear, as well as for silent performances.
Why not use it for a stage that delivers a glamorous and cool performance?
Two People’s Yesterday (Since Yesterday)Strawberry Switchblade
Strawberry Switchblade is a female duo from Glasgow.
They drew attention with their highly ornamented fashion that anticipated the goth-lolita style.
This work, released by the duo in 1985, reached No.
5 on the UK charts.
Its glamorous, sparkly vibe is well-suited for the stage.