Blue Magic is an American R&B and Soul group that emerged in the early 1970s from Philadelphia. The group, originally consisting of Theodore Mills, Vernon Sawyer, Wendell Sawyer, Keith Beaton, and Richard Pratt, is known for their smooth, falsetto-led sound that epitomizes the Philly soul style. They gained prominence with their hit "Sideshow," which topped the R&B chart in 1974. Blue Magic's significant contribution to the Philadelphia soul movement of the 70s has earned them a solid place in music history.