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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One-Shot Party Tricks That Hype Up Group Mixers | Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasers! (41–50)
Spinning Egg
This is a video of an egg that keeps spinning on a plate moistened with water.
As you’d expect from a science-focused YouTube channel, it carefully explains why the egg continues to spin.
It’s likely because centrifugal force is being applied evenly.
tablecloth trick
It’s a one-shot gag that becomes too scary to try once you start thinking, “What if I break the cups or plates…?” There are plenty of tips for pulling a tablecloth on the internet, so if you want to show it off in front of people, go ahead and give it a try.
Disposable chopsticks defy gravity
This is a simple party trick using disposable chopsticks that’s easy for women to do and really gets people excited.
The key is that once you prepare the trick with the chopsticks, it’s effortless to perform.
While you need to set it up before a group date or party, it’s a handy trick to remember for both men and women.
Origami with disposable chopstick sleeves
How about a quick party trick using the chopstick sleeve you can find at any izakaya? Try folding the sleeve like origami to make different things.
There are many variations besides the ones shown in this video, so give it a search and explore.
Animal impersonations
Impressions are a classic party trick at group mixers, but how about deliberately doing animal impressions instead of people or characters? They work even for people who don’t watch much TV or for foreigners, so they’re likely to liven things up.
Once you’ve got the sounds down, try adding the movements too.
Cutting disposable chopsticks with a business card
It’s a quick party trick where you cut a disposable chopstick—the kind you find at any izakaya—using a business card.
The fact that you can cut a chopstick with a paper business card has a big impact and really excites the crowd.
Anyone can do it, of course, so getting everyone to try will make it even more fun.
Zabuton passing
At izakayas with tatami rooms, they often have floor cushions, right? How about a quick party trick where you spin one of those cushions using your feet or hands? It’s a bit tricky and takes practice, but surprisingly few people can do it, so it really livens things up.
Just be careful not to bump into anyone.