Magic tricks that liven up group dating parties. Eye-catching sleight of hand.
A gokon is a social gathering held as a place for men and women to meet, such as to find a boyfriend, girlfriend, or make new friends.
As you chat, you might find someone who catches your eye or want to get closer to someone.
That’s why I recommend performing magic tricks at a gokon.
In this article, I’ll introduce magic ideas you can use to liven up a gokon.
We’ve gathered classic tricks you can do with bills and cards, as well as magic everyone can enjoy together.
Be sure to check out these tricks that can help you break the ice with people you’re meeting for the first time.
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Party magic that gets everyone excited: Crowd-pleasing tricks (31–40)
Instant outfit change
It’s a high-impact costume-change magic trick that you can kick off with a casual line like, “Even though it’s a mixer, I ended up coming in such plain clothes.” After a single spin, the T-shirt you were wearing underneath has changed—guaranteed to surprise everyone! It’s an easy trick anyone can do, perfect for livening up a mixer.
A snapped rubber band returns to its original state
Prepare a rubber band and show it in front of them, stretching it to prove it’s just an ordinary rubber band.
Then cut the rubber band.
It’s fine to let the other person cut it.
After that, stretch it out with a snap, and at the very moment it returns, it has become a loop again.
The secret is that you have another rubber band, rolled up small, hidden between your fingers.
Since it’s just rubber bands, it’s easy to do!
A rubber band slipping through the palm of your hand
This is an easy magic trick you can do anywhere with just two rubber bands.
Cross the two rubber bands and loop them around the thumb and index finger of each hand to create a situation where they can’t be removed.
Then, when you blow on them—like magic!—the two rubber bands that seemed locked together come off easily.
Once you get the hang of it, anyone can do this simple trick, so give it a try.
Moving chopsticks
It’s a magic trick you can do anywhere as long as you have disposable chopsticks, perfect for mixers and drinking parties.
You make it look like you’re sending psychic energy, but in reality you’re just blowing on it—so it’s a trick anyone can try.
How well you can draw attention to your hands is key to success, so add some fun, playful banter to liven up the mood.
A business card that is printed on the palm of your hand
It’s a communication magic trick that livens up business card exchanges.
Anyone can do it with a bit of practice on how to present the card.
It would likely be appreciated during company-related mixers where business cards are swapped, or when handing a piece of paper with your contact information instead of a business card to someone you’re interested in.
Party magic that livens up group dates: Attention-grabbing tricks (41–50)
Teleportation of a coin
Use two coins.
Using special coins might make people suspicious, so 500-yen coins are a good choice.
You could even ask someone there to provide them.
It’s really all about the presentation, though you might need a bit of practice.
It’s a magic trick you can perform anywhere as long as you have coins.
Trump from the mouth
This is the famous “cards from the mouth” trick popularized by magician Akira Fujii.
When you open your mouth, a flurry of playing cards flutter out! It’s a magic effect that doesn’t require any elaborate props—it’s all about how you spread and display the cards.