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A sure-hit party trick to fire up the company crowd for new hires [2026]

Isn’t it common for new employees to be asked to do a quick party trick at company drinking parties and the like? Your heart probably races every time you attend, wondering when it’ll be your turn.

Even if you want to prepare something in advance, you might worry, “What if it doesn’t land?” In this article, we’ll introduce some classic one-shot party tricks.

We’ve picked a wide range—from timely comedy bits to sure-fire, crowd-pleasing standards.

If you’re unsure what to do, please use this as a reference!

One-Hit Gags to Liven Up the Office, Recommended for New Employees [2026] (61–70)

Shun Shun Clinic P’s ‘Hey Hey Doctor’

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Shun Shun Clinic P's 'Hey Hey Doctor'

This is a signature routine by Shunshun Clinic P, a popular comedian who also works as a doctor.

It’s quite well-known among young people, so many of you may have heard of it.

When performing this bit, dressing in doctor-style attire will likely make it more exciting.

It might also be fun to film a video dancing with your coworkers, like in this clip, and show it to others.

beatbox

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beatbox

How about a party trick that will captivate everyone’s eyes and ears—beatboxing? Even without music playing, you can keep a rhythm using only your mouth, so you can show it off anytime, anywhere.

If you start with something simple, you might be surprised at how quickly you improve.

With practice, even complex beats won’t be just a dream.

If you perform at a drinking party, people will definitely go, “That’s awesome!” It’s a one-shot act that will make you the center of attention with a fresh sense of surprise.

Give it a try!

Pen spinning

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Pen spinning

Many of you probably used to do pen spinning at school, right? It looks simple but is actually quite tricky, though there were always people who could spin it effortlessly! This time, we’re introducing pen spinning.

These days there are lots of cool tricks—and they even have official names! It takes practice to make it a proper party trick, but since many people practiced it back in their school days, if you pull it off, you’re sure to get a chorus of “Whoa!”

ADR gag

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ADR gag

This is a one-shot gag performed by a duo.

First, one person silently acts out the routine, and the other jumps in with, “Oh, I know that bit!” and adds dubbed lines to match the repeated movements, turning it into a performance.

Even without the dubbing, the movements and facial expressions are funny, but adding the voiceover makes it even better.

If you prepare several different voiceovers for the same set of movements, the exact same actions can turn into completely different jokes that really land.

It takes a lot of preparation, but if you love gags and have the time, definitely give it a try!

tablecloth trick

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tablecloth trick

The tablecloth pull is a classic party trick.

You can do it with glasses and plates on a regular table, but if you want to make it more of a gag, why not try it on someone’s stomach or head? Tell them, “Don’t move no matter what,” drape a cloth over them, set a glass of beer on top, and then—pull the tablecloth.

If you fail, the person standing in for the table will get wet, but if you succeed, you’ll get a huge round of applause.

And even if you fail, everyone will burst into laughter with a “I knew it!” vibe.

It’s perfect for people who get nervous about having to succeed and would rather get laughs even if they mess up!