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 Wow at Group Mixers: Introducing Surefire Crowd-Pleasers! (21–30)
quick costume change
A mysterious quick-change performance where your outfit transforms completely in just a few seconds.
The key is to create magical moments with movements that match the rhythm and clever use of pauses.
Even those staring intently will feel compelled to applaud, instantly livening up the group date! By layering different outfits under your stage costume and incorporating cues so you can change with a pop at just the right moment, everyone’s eyes will sparkle and smiles will spread.
Show a little bit of magic and make your group date an even more fun time!
Parody of a commercial
There are those famous commercials that everyone knows, right? How about doing a bit that uses a memorable line or jingle from one of those ads? The one introduced here is a skit based on CHOYA’s “Sararito Shita Umeshu” commercial.
To the melody used in the ad, they stroke their own arm and say, “smooth arm hair.” I’m sure there are other commercials you can use, so why not look around and come up with your own bit? Your original routine might just steal the laughs!
One-hit party tricks that liven up group dating events: Guaranteed crowd-pleasers you can’t go wrong with! (31–40)
Cup performance
The cups performance became known worldwide thanks to the movie Pitch Perfect.
Basically, it uses plastic cups to create sounds and rhythms, incorporating clapping to express harmony.
You can perform it solo or with multiple people.
When done with a group, you can pass cups to each other, which broadens the range of the performance and adds impact.
Try coming up with your own take and show it off.
Oshibori art
This is a quick party trick where you fold the wet hand towels you find at izakayas like origami to create art.
If you can fold cute animals, it should go over really well with girls.
There are many variations besides the ones in the video, so let’s look them up.
A napkin moved by invisible strings
This is a magic trick that makes it seem as if the napkin in your hand is being pulled by a thread coming from your other hand.
In reality, there’s no trick or gimmick at all—it’s just a matter of giving a quick twitch with the thumb of the hand holding the napkin.
It’s so simple that you might not even be sure whether to call it magic.
Magic where a cup floats
It’s a simple magic trick where the paper cup doesn’t fall even after you let go of it.
All it involves is taking advantage of the properties of a paper cup and poking a hole in the side with your thumb—but of course, people watching from the front can’t tell.
Since you only need one item to prepare, you can do it anywhere.
A party trick using wine or beer bottles
It’s a party trick where you spin a wine or beer bottle.
It requires dexterity and is quite difficult, so you’ll need a lot of practice.
Because it’s a challenging trick, pulling it off can really liven up a mixer and make you popular—you can become the hero or heroine of the party with this one-shot trick.
