Magic tricks you can perform at a birthday party: classic crowd-pleasers and surprise effects

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!
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Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Are there any of you who are thinking, “I want to perform magic at a birthday celebration for someone special—like a friend, partner, or family member!”?

A magic performance can liven up a birthday party, and if you can pull off a surprising routine, you can amaze and delight the birthday person.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of magic tricks that are perfect for birthday parties.

We’ve chosen not only surprise tricks that let you present a gift or a message, but also classic coin and card magic, as well as tricks you can do using items commonly found at a dinner or drinking party.

Use this as a reference.

If you find a trick you want to try, practice it well and add it to your repertoire!

Magic tricks you can perform at a birthday party: surprise effects and crowd-pleasing classics (61–70)

The candle flame I drew in my notebook goes out.

[With Explanation] Magic Trick: Blowing Out the Candle in a Drawing

The candle flame I drew in my notebook goes out.

This is a magic trick you can use for a birthday party: “the candle flame drawn in a notebook goes out.” It’s a very simple setup—just draw two versions of a candle on different pages beforehand: one with a flame and one without.

A tip is to slightly cut the edge of the notebook so you can easily find the right page.

When showing it, first reveal the candle with the flame, then close the notebook and tear out the page with the candle whose flame is out.

If you add a moment where the birthday person pretends to blow out the candle, it will make the scene even more exciting.

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A can of juice you can control

[Revealed] This is worth remembering! Easy! Canned Juice Magic #shorts

A can of juice you can control

Let me show you an easy magic trick using a canned drink.

In this trick, the juice being poured into a glass stops when you say “stop,” and starts flowing again when you say “start.” The secret is in the pull tab.

If you rotate the pull tab so it overlaps the spout and push the tip inside, turning the can upside down will stop the juice from coming out.

It’s a simple trick you’ll want to try if there’s a canned drink at a party.

It’s not only for adults—kids can do it too!

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In conclusion

We’ve rounded up a selection of magic tricks that are perfect for birthday parties.

Along with surprise-style tricks that let you deliver heartfelt messages or gifts suited to the occasion, we’ve also picked plenty of classic, visually impressive tricks that everyone can enjoy together.

Practice a few of the tricks introduced in this article, add them to your repertoire, and celebrate the birthdays of your loved ones—friends, partners, and family alike!