Lovely birthday

Ideas for entertainment and performances to liven up a birthday party

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At birthday parties celebrating family, friends, or a significant other, there are often performances or fun activities, right?

Some of you may be looking for an act to present alongside a gift or message for someone special.

In this article, we’ve gathered a variety of fun ideas that both celebrate the guest of honor and fill the venue with laughter.

We’ll introduce activities you can rehearse in advance and games everyone can enjoy together.

Along with words of gratitude and gifts, be sure to check out these performances that will bring smiles to everyone’s faces.

Ideas for Entertainment and Performances to Liven Up a Birthday Party (51–60)

Pantyhose Sumo

We did a pantyhose sumo rematch.

Pantyhose Sumo

This is another familiar game you often see on variety shows.

It’s played one-on-one.

Each player pulls a tied-end stocking over their head, and they tug in opposite directions.

Whoever has the stocking come off their head first loses! The ridiculous faces that ensue are guaranteed to make you laugh.

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Hige Dance

Wedding reception entertainment: Beard Dance magic act

Hige Dance

The legendary band and comedy group The Drifters’ classic bit, the Hige Dance.

Just hearing that BGM is enough to make a lot of people grin, right? It’s a street-performance-style act, so as long as you have the props, you can try it right away.

Give it a go!

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photo props

Capture adorable photos with photo props! These popular photo items are perfect for events, weddings, and parties.

photo props

How to make photo-friendly props using straws and thick paper.

Cut out cute illustrations and stick them onto thick paper.

Then just attach them to a straw.

Adding ribbons or beads makes them even cuter.

If you make things like mustaches or glasses, you’ll have a blast taking lively photos with your friends!

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Beer jelly that children can eat

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Beer jelly that children can eat

It looks just like real beer, doesn’t it? This is beer jelly made only with orange juice and gelatin.

Of course, even small children can eat it.

It’d be fun to make for kids who want to imitate adults during the birthday toast.

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Ideas for Party Entertainment and Performances to Liven Up a Birthday (61–70)

A sign-like poster

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A sign-like poster

As an idea to liven up a birthday party, why not handcraft an oversized poster like a signboard? Use poster paper or construction paper and decorate it brightly with messages and illustrations.

Display the finished poster in a prominent spot at the venue, and both the guest of honor and the guests will be all smiles.

It also makes a lovely photo backdrop.

The handmade warmth is sure to heighten the celebratory mood.

If everyone works together to create it, it will become a memorable and special birthday party.

Give it a try!

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Birthday celebration magic

Birthday present/Magic

Birthday celebration magic

Doing magic is a crowd-pleasing performance you can pull off in just about any situation.

Since it’s for a birthday, I’d love to do something that really celebrates the occasion.

Besides the method shown in this video, there are many other celebratory magic tricks, so if you’re a fan of magic, why not give them a try?

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Birthday bara-zushi cake

Birthday Bara-sushi Cake (Chirashi Sushi Cake)

Birthday bara-zushi cake

It looks like a birthday cake covered with roses, but it’s actually all sushi.

The ingredients for the rose sushi cake are almost the same as those for chirashi sushi, such as shrimp, smoked salmon, and shiso leaves.

The key is to roll the smoked salmon into spirals to make rose flowers.

It’s a beautifully decorated cake that’s also filling.

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