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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Catching tissues with chopsticks
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♬ Souvenir（Sabi Ver.） – BUMP OF CHICKEN
A quick party trick where you catch a tissue falling through the air with chopsticks.
Since chopsticks and tissues are available at pretty much any drinking venue, you can probably perform it even if you’re put on the spot.
If you know in advance you’ll be doing this trick, you might go all-in on the presentation—like cosplaying an anime character or dressing as a samurai in reference to the legend of catching a fly with chopsticks.
two-person hitori-bayashi (a comedic act where one person controls another’s arms from behind)
“Two-person haori” is a surefire way for even first-time male and female acquaintances to break the ice through a comedic routine.
It’s long been a staple of party entertainment, and even today creators post videos of it, keeping it popular as a quintessentially Japanese crowd-pleaser.
Just be careful not to get too close! You might even consider trying it with two men or two women on purpose to liven up the atmosphere.
Blindfold guessing game
A blindfolded guessing game that livens up group mixers! As the name suggests, it’s a simple game where you wear a blindfold and guess what an object is—but it’s surprisingly tricky and guaranteed to get everyone excited.
Even with familiar items, judging them by touch alone is harder than you’d think.
The real test is your sense in choosing what objects to use.
Pick something unique, and the atmosphere gets even more lively! It’s sure to bring a fresh vibe to mixers and girls’ nights alike!
Yes, Hyokkori-han!Peekaboo-san
Speaking of Hyokkorihan’s routine, it’s the classic “Hai, Hyokkorihan!” If you show it off at a group date, it’s sure to liven up the mood in no time.
The key is to use things around you and pop your face out from out of nowhere.
You can hum the music and peek out from under the table, borrow the shoulder of the person next to you—the variations are endless.
Surprise and timing are essential, so read the room and perform it accordingly.
Palm reading
Fortune-telling tends to go over well with girls, so it’s a perfect match for group dating! Plus, you don’t need to bring any tools.
Studying in advance with books or online resources is great, but these days there are apps that can read palms, so using an app to get everyone excited is also recommended.
tongue twister
A classic among classic party tricks! Tongue twisters are famous as a specialty of announcers and voice actors, but they’re also a surefire hit at mixers.
Whether you impress everyone with your crisp enunciation or make them burst out laughing with hilariously bad diction, either way it’ll get a great reaction—another big plus!
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backflip
If you’re confident in your athletic ability, why not try a back handspring? If you pull it off, your act will be over in an instant and you’ll look cool doing it! The key to a successful back handspring is to swing your arms big and jump boldly backward.
Beginners will likely find falling backward scary at first, but you’ll get used to it—start by practicing falling on a soft surface.
Once you can do a back handspring, why not challenge yourself with combinations of moves?
