The Magicians (band)

The Magicians
OriginNew York City, New York, United States
Genres
Years active1964 (1964)-1967 (1967)
Labels
Past membersAlan Gordon
Garry Bonner
Mike Appel
Everett Jacobs
Rod Bristow
Allan "Jake" Jacobs
John Townley

The Magicians were an American garage rock band formed in New York City, New York, in 1965. The group released four singles during their brief recording career with Columbia Records, with their most well-known song being "An Invitation to Cry". Members Alan Gordon and Garry Bonner later became a successful songwriting duo, and the Magicians' material was assembled on a compilation album in 1999.