A surefire party trick for group mixers: guaranteed crowd-pleasers you can’t go wrong with!
Have you ever been put on the spot at a mixer or party with “Do a quick trick!” and gone completely blank? If you know some bits that don’t need props, or quick gags using whatever’s around—like a hand towel, chopsticks, or a beer can—you can turn a pinch into a chance to hype up the room! In fact, there are plenty of one-shot crowd-pleasers that don’t require any special talent.
In this article, we’ll introduce one-off tricks you can use at mixers and parties, from simple magic to techniques that take a little practice.
They’re great conversation starters too, so be sure to check them out!
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Party tricks that will hype up a group mixer: Guaranteed crowd-pleasers you can’t go wrong with! (1–10)
Impressions of overly sweet linesSpeedwagon Ozawa
A bit by Speedwagon’s Ozawa, known for his overly sweet one-liners.
It’s not so much the lines or the material itself that make girls laugh, but rather doing an impression of Ozawa’s uniquely recognizable way of speaking that’s likely to get everyone excited.
The tried-and-true “destiny” routine seems perfect for mixers, so why not master a few variations?
It won’t spray out even if you shake the beer can.
Prepare a can of beer and shake it vigorously.
If you open it like that, it will spray everywhere, but there’s a party trick where you flick the can with your finger to open it without it erupting.
It’s a gag that’s perfect for a setting with drinks.
If you show it off before the group date starts and before the toast, it’ll really liven things up.
Finger cut off? Magic trick
It’s a quick trick that makes it look like your thumb has been cut off.
You don’t need any props and it’s easy to do, so it’s perfect for livening up a group date.
If you perform it once the drinks are flowing, it’ll get the party going even more! Practice beforehand so people will be amazed and ask, “How did you do that?”
Party Tricks That Liven Up Group Dates: Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasers! (11–20)
vocal percussion
It’s a party trick where you create rhythms using your mouth.
There are lots of videos online, so many of you have probably heard it before.
If you do it well, you’ll definitely grab attention! If you perform it half-heartedly and shyly, it can kill the vibe, so once you decide to do it, practice and show it off boldly.
Do a one-shot gag like a comedian
How about trying to imitate some one-shot gags by popular comedians? There are plenty of performers with signature one-off bits, like Haranishi from FUJIWARA and Chuei from Nagareboshi.
Pick a well-known routine from among them—or one that makes you think, “I want to try this!”—and give it a go.
If you recreate it as faithfully as possible, you’re sure to get laughs.
If you can, adding your own twist is great too.
Throw yourself into it as if you were that comedian, and go all out!
card boomerang
It’s a party trick you can do with playing cards.
Once you get the hang of the throwing technique, you’ll probably master it quickly.
The fact that you can do it anytime, anywhere with just a single card also makes it perfect for showing off at mixers where you can’t predict how things will unfold.
If you carry a deck from a 100-yen shop, you can perform it in any situation (lol).
prop comedy
It’s a classic variety-show concept: using whatever’s right in front of you and figuring out what kind of reaction to add to make it funny.
Don’t just rely on the prepared props—make clever use of whatever’s on hand to chase laughs.
Two staples are: delivering a big reaction while demonstrating the item’s proper use, and going all-in on a gag by using it the wrong way.
If the audience can predict what you’ll do, the laughs get weaker, so the key is to aim for surprise.
