Magic tricks that liven up drinking parties and banquets: Recommended tricks for entertainment and performances
That unreasonable “Come on, do something!!” demand at drinking parties or banquets… haven’t we all experienced it?
Wouldn’t it be cool—and a sure way to liven things up—if you could casually perform a magic trick at times like that?
So in this article, I’ll introduce some easy magic tricks you can perform right away, even at a drinking party!
There are various tricks—ones you can do without any prior preparation, and ones anyone can perform once they’ve mastered the steps—so give them a try!
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Magic tricks that liven up drinking parties and banquets: Recommended acts for entertainment or performances (41–50)
A magic trick where a paper ball passes through a cup
Be amazed by the trick! Here’s an idea for a magic trick where a paper ball passes through a cup.
When you hear “magic,” what do you imagine? Many people might picture card tricks or doves flying out.
This time, let’s try a unique trick where a ball made of paper goes through a cup.
You can take on the challenge using familiar materials like paper and plastic cups, so be sure to give it a try!
Magic tricks that liven up drinking parties and banquets: recommended performances for entertainment or skits (51–60)
A magic trick where someone guesses your card
When it comes to card magic, the classic routine is where the magician guesses the spectator’s chosen card.
But the trick we’re introducing here is a unique one where the player guesses the card! The key to this magic is preparing two decks in advance: one gimmicked set with a specific card selected, and one normal set.
As long as you prepare this properly, you won’t need any difficult techniques! Practice the flow to get the hang of it.
Let’s liven up the party with a dazzling, classic playing card routine!
A cigarette starts moving on its own.
The method is simple, and that’s exactly why a magician’s technique is put to the test.
When you send “energy” with both hands toward a cigarette on the table, it starts rolling on its own! Just from that description you might think, “The secret is that you’re blowing on it,” and yes, that’s exactly right—we’re just blowing on it.
The skill lies in making it look natural, like real magic.
Sync your breath perfectly with your hand movements, don’t let your patter break awkwardly—there are quite a few points to be mindful of!
A magic trick that changes a 1,000-yen bill into a 10,000-yen bill
It’s a fun magic trick where you fold a 1,000-yen bill into a small square, wave your hand over it, and when you unfold it, it’s turned into a 10,000-yen bill.
The method is simple: you secretly keep a folded 10,000-yen bill in your hand, and when you fold the 1,000-yen bill and pass your hand over it, you swap them.
To make the folding of the 1,000-yen bill look smooth, fold it while layering it over the pre-folded 10,000-yen bill, and be mindful of which side you show during the switch.
How you apply pressure with your fingers to avoid revealing what’s hidden behind, as well as the angle of your hands, are also important points.
A magic trick to guess the chosen coin
This is a magic trick where you guess which one coin a participant chose from among several coins.
It relies solely on the properties of metal, so anyone can do it once they understand the method.
I don’t think it requires any practice.
It’s very simple, so watching the reference video once should be enough to understand it.
Candy that moves without being touched
For those who feel intimidated by magic—whether you’re afraid of failing or think you’re clumsy—we’d like to introduce an easy trick you can try! It’s a mysterious effect where the candy moves even though you’re not touching it.
The key is to use a lollipop.
You’ll use the tilt of your hand to make the candy move.
However, if you tilt your hand too obviously, it will give the trick away, so focus on lowering your arm while keeping your fingertips in the same position, gradually creating the angle.
Also, during the intro to the trick, it may help to demonstrate that the candy doesn’t move even if you move your hand, which makes it less likely to be exposed.
Finally, revealing the method at the end and having everyone try it together could really liven things up.
Coin Appearance Magic
A cool magic trick where a coin suddenly appears out of thin air, surprising anyone watching.
All you need is a single coin.
The difficulty is somewhat high, and mastering it requires solid practice.