The Magic of Music: Legendary Bands of the 70s

The 1970s witnessed a surge in interest and popularity in various forms of magic. This decade was characterized by a mix of mysticism, spirituality, and countercultural movements, which created an ideal environment for magic to thrive. As society sought escapism from the tumultuous events of the time, magic provided an avenue for entertainment and wonder. One notable aspect of magic in the 70s was the rise of famous magicians who captivated audiences with their skills. Among them was Doug Henning, who brought a fresh and vibrant approach to magic, combining it with dance and music. His successful Broadway show, "The Magic Show," became a cultural phenomenon and introduced many people to the world of illusion.

We used this one in an X-Mas show with different lyrics for the verses, doing the Zig Zag, Broom Suspension, Head Twister. lot of fun!

Strange Magic - ELO Magic - Nick Drake Magic - Teena Marie Miracles - Fleetwood Mac Light Magic - Ladytron You ve got the magic touch - the platters Magic and Loss - Lou Reed Magician - Lou Reed. Uh Oh, It s Magic The Cars Abracadabra Steve Miller Band Black Magic Woman Carlos Santana Do You Believe in Magic Lovin Spoonful Every Little Thing She Does is Magic The Police Magic Carpet Ride Steppenwolf Magic Man Heart That Old Black Magic Louis Prima This Magic Moment Jay The Americans You Can Do Magic America.

His successful Broadway show, "The Magic Show," became a cultural phenomenon and introduced many people to the world of illusion. Another influential figure was David Copperfield, who emerged as the new face of magic in the late 70s. Copperfield's grand illusions, such as making the Statue of Liberty disappear, captivated audiences worldwide.

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Here's something I've been working on as I upgrade the music I use in my show.

How many songs can you think of that refer to magic in the lyrics and/or title? I'll get you started with my list.

[Uh Oh, It's] Magic (The Cars)
Abracadabra (Steve Miller Band)
Black Magic Woman (Carlos Santana)
Do You Believe in Magic (Lovin Spoonful)
Every Little Thing She Does is Magic (The Police)
Magic Carpet Ride (Steppenwolf)
Magic Man (Heart)
That Old Black Magic (Louis Prima)
This Magic Moment (Jay & The Americans)
You Can Do Magic (America)

That's all I have. Any input from the rest of y'all?

A Kind Of Magic- Queen
Midnight Magic- 38 Special
Waiting For Magic- Ace of Base
Magic Touch- Aerosmith
Bring Out The Magic- Air Supply
Is The Magic Still There- Alabama
Could It Be Magic-Barry Manilow
I Feel The Magic- Belinda Carlisle
Magic Bus- The Who
Magic- Olivia Newton-John
Puff The Magic Dragon- Peter, Paul & Mary

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Here's my accumulated list:

• [Fragma] Magic
  
• America - You Can Do Magic
  
• Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour
  
• De La Soul - The Magic Number
  
• Frank Sinatra - That Old Black Magic
  
• Gypsy Kings - Black magic woman
  
• Heart - Magic Man
  
• Lovin' Spoonful - Do You Believe In Magic
  
• Mozart - The Magic Flute
  
• Olivia Newton-John - Xanadu - Magic
  
• Peter, Paul, & Mary - Puff The Magic Dragon
  
• Pilot - It's Magic
  
• Queen - It's A Kind Of Magic
  
• Santana - Black Magic Woman
  
• Steppenwolf - Magic Carpet Ride
  
• Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
  
• Sting & The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
  
• The Cars - Oh Oh It's Magic
  
• The Drifters - This Magic Moment
  
• The Who - Magic Bus
  
• Three Is A Magic Number
  

Thanks for these additions!

Anyone know any good download sources, now that there's no more free P2P downloading?

Oh, and here's one for mentalists.

Eye in the Sky (lyric: "I can read your mind")

Many of these can be downloaded at the iTunes music store for 99cents or at http://www.mp3.com:

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Another song is "Magic Man" by Robert Forrest & Winter. It has a bit of Blue's and Soul mix sound I haven't seen it in some time. I have it, of all places, on a 45. If any of you find it on CD, please let me know.

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On 2004-12-28 08:21, afun14u wrote:
Another song is "Magic Man" by Robert Forrest & Winter. It has a bit of Blue's and Soul mix sound I haven't seen it in some time. I have it, of all places, on a 45. If any of you find it on CD, please let me know.

It's A Kind Of magic by Queen

My brother won a competition on the radio for some Copperfield tickets for figuring out 13 songs that played for 13 seconds. each second they had the word magic, and you had to figure out the song and the artist. well, he won the tickets. and he was part of 13. go figure. it all made sense. 13 songs. 13 artist. to be part of 13. dang, that is a lot of 13.

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Big summer pop hit back in the 70's called Magic by a group called Pilot.
Just happened to think of that.
Nick

Strange Magic - ELO
Magic - Nick Drake
Magic - Teena Marie
Miracles - Fleetwood Mac
Light & Magic - Ladytron
You've got the magic touch - the platters
Magic and Loss - Lou Reed
Magician - Lou Reed

We are all about as successful as we choose to be.

I have a good one:

Razzle Dazzle - Chicago

Magic to Do- from the musical Pippin

We used this one in an X-Mas show with different lyrics for the verses, doing the Zig Zag, Broom Suspension, Head Twister. lot of fun!

As much as I like when songs make reference to magic, I feel that if it's overdone/overused in a show, audiences will begin to find it a bit lame and corny. I think songs like this are good for intro or ending background music, but I certainly hope there isn't someone out there who is performing each of his effects to a "magic" song. I'd add a song to the list, but I can't think of one that hasn't been listed yet.

So You Wanted to See the Wizard - From The Wiz soundtrack

There's also a track from Ghostbusters called, "It's Magic." Also on the soundtrack for the movie Leap of Faith, there is a track called, "Ready for a Miracle."

On 2005-01-14 23:40, Amazing Magic Co wrote:
There's also a track from Ghostbusters called, "It's Magic." Also on the soundtrack for the movie Leap of Faith, there is a track called, "Ready for a Miracle."

Everyone who does or wants to do magic in any form should see Leap of Faith!

There's a song on Blondie's "No Exit" album called "Night Wind Sent". The first time I heard it, I thought how wonderfully it would lend itself to a stage levitation routine. The lyrics talk about a journey through smoke and mirrors, and I think that fits here.

You can hear a sample if you serch the album on amazon.com.

Sugar Ray (14:59. I think is the CD) did a remake of 'Abracadabra', and someone did a remix of 'Magic Carpet Ride' that can be found on the 'Go' soundtrack. Both updated the songs to make them a little more modern. Check them out.
Heath

Here is one no one probably would have said, but it really is a good song. I used to use it when I did the Flying Carpet illusion with a child from the audience:

Magic is a Child - Nektar

Magic to Do- from the musical Pippin

His performances showcased a higher level of production value and pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible in magic. In addition to these renowned magicians, the 70s also saw an increasing fascination with alternative mystical practices and spiritualism. This interest in the metaphysical and the occult contributed to the popularity of magic during this time. Books on witchcraft, tarot, and astrology flew off the shelves, reflecting a widespread curiosity about the unknown and the unseen. The blend of psychedelic culture and magic was also prominent in the 70s. In this era of countercultural movements, there was an emphasis on self-expression, experimentation, and non-conformity. Magic aligned with these ideals, providing an avenue for personal transformation and a rejection of the conventional. Moreover, the 70s witnessed various iconic magic performances that have left a lasting impact on pop culture. One such example is the infamous escape artist Harry Houdini, who captured the collective imagination during his career in the early 20th century. Houdini's legacy continued to inspire magicians in the 70s, with many attempting to recreate his daring escapes. Overall, the 1970s marked a significant period for magic, with a convergence of factors contributing to its popularity. From the rise of famous magicians to the fascination with alternative spirituality and countercultural movements, magic became a captivating and enchanting form of entertainment that offered both escapism and a sense of wonder in an increasingly fragmented society..

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