The Magicians were a dynamic American pop-rock and garage band from New York City, active between 1964 and 1967. Emerging from the Greenwich Village music scene, they gained prominence with their 1965 single "An Invitation to Cry," noted for its moody pop-rock essence and blue-eyed soul influences. The band's lineup featured Alan Gordon and Garry Bonner, who later achieved acclaim as a songwriting duo for The Turtles, penning hits like "Happy Together." Despite releasing four singles under Columbia Records, The Magicians disbanded in 1967, leaving behind a legacy that was later celebrated in the 1999 compilation album "An Invitation to Cry: The Best of the Magicians." ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magicians_%28band%29?utm_source=openai))