Magic Pie has become a household name for progfans around the world with their blend of classic prog and 70's hard rock inspired by bands such as Spocks Beard, Dream Theater, Genesis, Pink Floyd, The Flower Kings, Transatlantic, Kansas, Deep Purple, Yes etc. Fronted by bandleader and guitar supremo Kim Stenberg, the band are known for their epic, energetic, melodic and sometimes heavy prog rock with splendid vocal harmonies and great musicianship. Hailing from Moss, Norway, the "Circus of Life" configuration consists of songwriter and producer Kim Stenberg (guitars, vocals), Eirik Hanssen (vocals), Jan Torkild Johanssen (drums), Gilbert Marshall (keyboards, backing vocals) and Lars Petter Holstad (bass). Lead vocals on Circus of Life was handled by Allan Olsen.