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!

Playlist

Familiar BGM from magic acts and shows. Recommended tracks to energize the stage.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	African SymphonyVan McCoy and the Soul City Symphony		The masterpiece by disco maestro Van McCoy
2	Tank!The Seatbelts		A captivating Bebop jazz theme song
3	Little Brown JugJoseph Winner		Iconic songs that colored the Swing Era, with a light, lively sound.
4	Mameo Overture ~ “Towako Omameda and Her Three Ex-Husbands”Bandō Yūta feat. Ishiwana Shun, Sugawa Takashi, Ensemble FOVE, Hayashi Masaki		The overture-like piece from the drama “My Dear Exes” (Omameda Towako and Her Three Ex-Husbands)
5	It’s My LifeBon Jovi		A smash hit from 2000, an anthem that cheers on new challenges
6	Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)The Offspring		An iconic punk rock track—catchy and full of exhilarating speed.
7	Hunter☆MarchHirano Yoshihisa		March of the anime HUNTER×HUNTER
8	First workday of the yearHisaishi Joe		A breezy piece from the score of Studio Ghibli’s Kiki’s Delivery Service
9	TAKUMI / ArtisanMatsutani Taku		A moving piece whose piano melody resonates with the heart
10	Aibou Opening ThemeYorihiro Ike		The theme song of 'Aibo' is cool and full of tension.
11	15:03sharou		Laid-back BGM, comfortable lo-fi tracks
12	Kito-kito – The Four-Legged DanceTakagi Masakatsu		A dynamic track for a family dashing through snowy mountains
13	Merry-Go-Round of LifeHisaishi Joe		The moving theme song of Howl’s Moving Castle that stirs the heart
14	Galaxy Express 999Godaigo		The theme song of Galaxy Express 999: the moving tale of dreams and departure
15	Theme of ShotenNakamura Hachidai		A classic song from a long-running variety show, with a lively melody
16	When Mom Isn’t Home…..Tim Smith		A father-and-son video that symbolizes internet culture
17	Mambo No.5Lou Bega		Guaranteed to get you excited! A bright dance tune.
18	Tico-Tico No FubaZequinha de Abreu		Choro, a traditional musical piece with a lively rhythm
19	UnityTheFatRat		A song that makes you want to dance, a hymn of hope and unity
20	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		Mashle OP song, energetic
21	Disney’s Magic KingdomJames Christensen		Boost the mood with a medley of Disney classics
22	The Olive NecklacePaul Mauriat		A classic song perfect for a magic show
23	Lupin the Third ’80Ōno Yūji		The theme song of Lupin the Third is captivating.
24	ÉclipseCirque du Soleil		A fantastical world woven by magical music
25	Sing Sing SingLouis Prima		The famous song by jazz trumpeter Louis Prima
26	From The Melody of the Basement: “Melodie en sous-sol”Michel Magne		A classic of French cinema, sophisticated and captivating music
27	I amMorita Manami		Manami Morita’s dramatic piece
28	The EntertainerScott Joplin		A masterpiece by Joplin, the ragtime music master
29	A-TrainBilly Strayhorn		Jazz number 'Take the A Train' — suitable for magic
30	Who Wants to Be a Millionaire theme songKeith Strachan & Matthew Strachan		Magic performance with tense and anticipatory music
31	Passion ContinentHakasé Tarō		Taro Hakase’s passionate violin piece
32	Take FiveDave Brubeck		A captivating jazz classic in 5/4 time
33	LegsThe Art of Noise		A magical track created with sampling techniques
34	Orange SherbertCount Basie		The breezy magic conjured by Basie’s jazz
35	Furuhata Ninzaburō Main ThemeHonma Yusuke		Furuhata Ninzaburō’s theme song is thrilling and sultry.
36	Dreaming Tracy (They Don’t Know)Tracey Ullman		Sparkling tunes of the ’80s, Tracy Ullman hits
37	ChildrenRobert Miles		A story about children's music, 'Children'
38	Pirates of the Caribbean: He’s a PirateKlaus Badelt		Music from the film Pirates of the Caribbean
39	The Phantom of the OperaAndrew Lloyd Webber		A masterpiece by Webber, a giant in the world of musicals
40	Rag Time On The RagSakiya Kenjirō		Upbeat background music, great for magic tricks and cooking shows
41	Night Birdsshakatak		An ’80s fusion band with many classic songs
42	In the MoodGlenn Miller		Signature songs of swing jazz master Glenn Miller
43	Bittersweet SambaHerb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass		Bright, upbeat mood with famous trumpet pieces
44	Mi AmoreMatsuoka Naoya		A classic song that sings of the passion and love of the carnival
45	The Pink Panther ThemeHenry Mancini		Famous movie theme songs with jazz rhythms
46	The Exorcist SoundtrackMike Oldfield, Jack Nitzsche		Iconic horror movie music, perfect for magic tricks
47	READY TO FLYKōsaka Masayoshi		The guitar track “READY TO FLY” is exhilarating!
48	Lucky Love (I Should Be So Lucky)KYLIE MINOGUE		For magic trick background music, Kylie Minogue’s songs are recommended.
49	Gonna Fly Now (Theme From “Rocky”)Bill Conti		Music that ignites the spirit to challenge
50	Axel F (Axel F)Harold Faltermeyer		A classic 80s electro-sound piece, composed by Faltermeyer
51	The NeverEnding StoryLimahl		Theme song from the movie “The NeverEnding Story”
52	Be My BabyThe Ronettes		Spector’s hit song, Ronnie’s vocals
53	SummerHisaishi Joe		Joe Hisaishi’s music brings emotion to films.
54	Mission Impossible Theme(full heme)Danny Elfman		An iconic, grandiose piece from spy films
55	Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My HeadBurt Bacharach		Burt Bacharach’s “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” feels soothing.
56	Jaws theme!!John Williams		An eerie atmosphere with powerful shark-themed music
57	A Kind of MagicQueen		Queen’s magical masterpiece “Magic”
58	Eine kleine Nachtmusik – Movement IWolfgang Amadeus Mozart		The Appeal of Mozart’s String Compositions
59	The Third ManAnton Karas		The Third Man Theme, a famous zither performance
60	AsayakeCASIOPEA		Casiopea, famous for the classic song “Asayake.”
61	All of MeGerald Marks & Seymour Simons		All of Me with a sophisticated, adult vibe
62	Mister MagicRalph MacDonald		Produce a percussionist magic track
63	Two People’s Yesterday (Since Yesterday)Strawberry Switchblade		Pioneering goth-loli music duo, sparkling songs
64	TRUTHT-SQUARE		Theme of a racing movie, T-SQUARE classic
65	THE OMEN Soundtrack (1976) HQJerry Goldsmith		A masterpiece soundtrack with an eerie atmosphere
66	Can’t Undo This!!Hoshino Yasuhiko		Fun music colored by technopop
67	Tales of the Unusual Theme SongKuniaki Haishima		Into a mysterious world with a distinctive sound
68	FireworkKaty Perry		Believe in your own brilliance and move forward.