[Parties/Drinking Gatherings] A Selection of Crowd-Pleasing One-Shot Gags for Women!
There are surprisingly many chances to go out drinking—company parties and banquets, club welcome and farewell gatherings, and so on.
Once the drinks start flowing, the mood often shifts to wanting to do something funny, and some women may have experienced being asked to perform a quick party trick.
In this article, we’ve compiled one-shot gags for women who feel they can’t do the kind of over-the-top stunts men might do.
We’ve picked a wide range—from quick bits perfect for a short break to more elaborate routines you can showcase as entertainment—so please use them as a reference.
With one-shot gags, momentum is everything! Show them with confidence.
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[Banquets and Drinking Parties] A Selection of Crowd-Pleasing One-Shot Gags for Women! (61–70)
Cosplay impersonations of trending anime characters
How about going all out with cosplay and impressions of anime characters? If it’s a popular character, there are cosplay kits for sale.
It might also be fun to gather materials from a 100-yen shop and make it yourself.
If you pick a well-known character, even if your impression isn’t spot-on, the cosplay can carry you (lol).
Characters from currently trending anime are especially exciting.
Card magic
Let’s try some sure-fire crowd-pleasing card magic! It may seem difficult, but some tricks are easy to start with, so practice and give them a try.
Of course, practicing the tricks themselves is important, but the way you hold, display, and handle the cards also changes how the audience perceives them, so be mindful of those aspects as you practice.
There are many types of tricks—like guessing a chosen card or making the same card appear no matter how many times the deck is shuffled—so pick something that feels approachable for you.
quick necktie knot
A quick tie-knot that looks cool! How do you do it? Your coworkers who wear ties every day will definitely ask.
First, drape the tie over your hand so both ends are the same length, with the wide end in front.
Wrap the wide end around from the front and hook it, then make a loop with the wide end and wrap it around the hand that’s holding the tie.
Next, hold the narrow end, pass the tie behind your neck, and thread it through the loop.
Finally, pull the wide and narrow ends at the same time to tighten the knot, then shape it to finish.
It’s easy, so give it a try!
ventriloquism
Ventriloquism is the art of projecting your voice without moving your mouth, making it look as if the puppet is speaking.
It’s fascinating to see a performer appear to have a real conversation or comedy routine with a puppet.
How about trying ventriloquism as a quick party trick? There are various tips and training methods—like practicing pronunciation while lightly biting your tongue or keeping the corners of your mouth raised—so be sure to practice thoroughly before the big moment.
Preparing your dialogue material is important, too, so plan that carefully.
Create a fun time together with your favorite puppet!
two-person robe (Nininbaori): a comedic act where two people share one kimono-like garment, with the rear person acting as the arms for the front person
Ninin-baori is a traditional performance enjoyed at parties and banquets.
The person in front wears a cloth, while the person behind plays the “hands,” controlling the movements.
In scenes where they try to make the front person drink or eat dumplings, the awkward hand motions are sure to get laughs.
Adding ad-lib touches—like missing the mouth or moving exaggeratedly—will make it even livelier.
The audience can join in by calling out or offering advice on the movements, creating a stronger sense of togetherness.
It’s a perfect idea for cherry-blossom viewing with a distinctly Japanese atmosphere.
A bottle opener for beer made of paper?
Open a drink with just a piece of paper.
No prep like loosening the cap is needed at all! Simply fold the paper a few times to increase its strength, and by using the lever principle, you can surprisingly pop it off quite easily.
Since you only need one sheet of paper, it’s simple, and it has great impact—perfect as a handy party trick!
Eat a balloon
As an easy magic trick I’d like to recommend, here’s the classic “eating a balloon” trick! It uses a long balloon like the ones for balloon art, and you pretend to eat it bit by bit.
Surprisingly, it’s actually quite simple! In fact, there’s a small hole just above the balloon’s mouthpiece.
If you keep your finger over it until you put the balloon in your mouth, the air won’t escape; once it’s in your mouth, you can release the air through the hole and fit the entire balloon into your mouth.
Feed the balloon in little by little so it really looks like you’re eating it!
Pen Magic
An ordinary pen vanished in an instant! This is an easy pen magic trick you can do with just one pen.
In reality, the pen only looks like it disappeared—it’s simply hidden in your palm.
Hold it between your right index and middle fingers with your thumb lightly supporting it, then at the right moment tilt it toward your palm.
If you raise your index finger to camouflage it, it will look like the pen has disappeared.
If you look upward at the moment you make it vanish, you can create the illusion that the pen has vanished into thin air! It’s also recommended to do a bit of pen spinning beforehand to show confidence.
Practice repeatedly so it looks natural.
Bills multiplying? Magic trick
It’s a common magic trick where you fold a bill and tickle it against your elbow—voilà, the bill multiplies! The secret is simply to have another folded bill tucked near your neck, and when you bend your elbow, you use that hand to take it and hide it in your palm.
People with long hair, especially women, can hide it more easily.
Impersonating Medama-oyaji’s voice
The signature high-pitched line, “Hey! Kitaro!” Just hearing it is enough for anyone to know it’s Medama-oyaji.
Especially if someone who’s usually quiet performs it as a party trick, the contrast will definitely make them stand out!