For men: Simple, crowd-pleasing one-shot gags that shine in party skits and performances [2026]
Have you ever experienced being put on the spot at a work drinking party with a “Come on, do a quick party trick!”? Or maybe you’ve been assigned to provide some entertainment and now have to perform a short routine—there might be many people stressing over that.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended one-shot tricks that anyone can do easily! Some of them might not be the kind you can master overnight, but they’re sure to get the crowd going, so this could be a great chance to challenge yourself with a higher-difficulty party trick!
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For Men: Easy, Crowd-Pleasing One-Shot Gags for Party Entertainment [2026] (71–80)
hula hoop
This is a toy that became a huge craze in the United States in 1958 and was enjoyed just as much in Japan.
These days, some people also enjoy using hula hoops as a health and weight-loss exercise.
Let’s put on a hula hoop performance that brings back everyone’s nostalgia.
The trick is not to be shy.
Start with the classic waist spin, then move on to the neck spin, the arm spin, and finish with the one-leg spin—guaranteed to get the crowd going! Some hula hoops on the market can be taken apart into smaller pieces, so slip one into your bag and be ready whenever it’s your time to shine!
worm
The worm is a party trick with a fun, caterpillar-like motion.
It’s also a move used in dance.
If you’re not confident in your strength, be careful not to hurt your lower back.
Lying face down and raising and lowering your arms and legs in an arch (like a backbend) strengthens your back muscles and lets you perform a smoother worm.
tile breaking
It’s a classic macho party trick.
You can break tiles with your fist, with your head, or stack several and smash them all at once.
If you search online, you’ll find sites that teach tips for tile breaking, so if you’re not confident in your strength, it might be worth a look.
If you do give it a try, be careful not to get injured!
For men: Easy, crowd-pleasing one-shot gags that shine in party entertainment and performances [2026] (81–90)
plate spinning
How about an old-school one-shot trick: plate spinning? If you use regular plates, they’ll break when dropped, so I recommend getting the special plates sold for this purpose.
Once you get the hang of it, try spinning two or even three plates.
The crowd gets more excited as the number increases.
Child of a karate practitioner
One of Kurokoppu’s bits features a karateka bursting with energy to the tune of a parody of the children’s song “Father Abraham.” Using the song’s repeating movement sections as a guide, the performer repeats various karate techniques in time with the example.
The gradually more complex attacks—and the visible fatigue that starts to set in—become the comedic hook.
In the end, the routine shifts into movements seemingly unrelated to karate, like “Soran Bushi” or “Murofushi,” showcasing a lively fusion of motions.
balloon art
It’s a performance using balloons.
By twisting and bending them, you create shapes like animals.
The key when inflating at the start is not to fill them until they’re completely tight.
If you put in too much air, they’ll pop easily.
Once you get used to it, try tackling more difficult shapes.
Himiko Mori
It’s a one-shot gag that combines “Himiko,” the legendary queen of Yamatai, with “hikikomori,” someone who doesn’t want to leave their room.
Using the phrase “I won’t leave Yamatai” clearly conjures up Himiko, while the shrunken, withdrawn vibe of a shut-in is conveyed through gestures.
The gag is performed by Yano Gekijō, and it cleverly parodies a familiar phrase, making it instantly catchy.
The bright expression helps convey that it’s a simple, fun one-liner, so why not use it as a reference?