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What do you do when you’re expected to perform something at a company party or event?
Many people probably worry because they don’t know what to do, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce perfect party tricks to liven up the venue.
We’ve gathered a wide range of ideas, from classics to something a bit out of the ordinary.
It’s great to try something you’ve never done before, or choose something you did as a child or are especially good at.
Use this article as a reference and help create a fun atmosphere!
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Hidden Talents That Liven Up the Office Party [2026] (1–10)
Magic
When it comes to classic party tricks, magic is the go-to, right? There are many kinds of magic.
For a banquet or party setting, try card tricks; for the stage, go for flashier, more visual magic.
Choose your tricks to suit the situation and give them a try!
Office clichés
How about sharing some classic “company stereotypes” that are sure to get people who work at the same place fired up? Pick out various bits of content unique to your company—customs and rules, how work gets done, quirky coworkers, and so on.
You can certainly polish your storytelling and present it as a spoken routine, but turning it into a sketch with movement will help people visualize the scenes and make it even more exciting.
Things that might make outsiders scratch their heads will have your colleagues laughing and saying, “So true!” Gather lots of material and give it a try!
Guitar
The guitar is one of the classic party tricks, isn’t it? Plenty of people dabbled in it back in their school days, and many picked it up as a hobby after entering the workforce.
Since it’s a skill you’ve got, why not show it off as a hidden talent? A solo guitar performance is great, and doing a little singing with your playing is highly recommended too!
Illusion Dance
An optical-illusion dance is a perfect performance to liven up a party.
By having multiple people move in unison while wearing costumes that emphasize black-and-white contrast, it creates intriguing visual effects.
Even with simple moves, dancing as a group adds dynamism and offers plenty of playful tricks that delight the audience.
Perform it at a year-end or New Year’s party, or at a wedding reception, and the entire venue is sure to be filled with smiles.
It also gets the crowd involved so everyone can have fun together—why not try it with a close group of friends?
flip board comedy
Are you familiar with “flip comedy”? Also known as “mekuri-gei,” it’s a type of performance aimed at getting laughs, where the performer sets out boards or cards with pictures or words and flips through them while doing the act.
Think of it like a picture-story show—kamishibai—and it’s easy to picture! This kind of act can be performed even without a partner, and having the flip cards makes it easier to get the jokes across.
It’s also great for parties with large groups, so if you’re looking to do a comedy bit, feel free to use this as a reference.
Simple material is recommended!
papercutting
Here’s an introduction to “kamigiri,” a performance you can do with just paper and scissors.
This is truly a skill-based art, so it takes practice, but if you can perform it, it’s sure to make you stand out at any party.
Simply put, you present improvised paper-cut art while talking.
What you say is up to you, but it’s good to touch on the theme—what you’re expressing.
Watching hands move decisively without any preliminary sketch makes you excited, wondering what it will become.
Once you’ve chosen a theme, start by drawing a rough outline at first and practice so you can cut smoothly.
Rubik’s Cube
How about a party trick where you solve a Rubik’s Cube face really fast? It’s just about making each face of the 6×6 cube a single color, but it’s quite challenging, isn’t it? The Guinness World Record times are a tough barrier for most people, but even solving it in around three minutes would be more than enough to entertain as a hidden talent!