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.
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Party Tricks That Will Liven Up the Office for New Hires [2026] (51–60)
Office relatable moments
Office in-jokes and insider humor are the safest of safe bets.
They’re usually more reliable than trying out the latest one-liner or a bit you haven’t fully practiced.
If you can get laughs with material that spans different departments, it might even help you build new relationships.
It depends on the vibe of the event, but you’ll want to vet your material in advance so it doesn’t come off as disrespectful to superiors, colleagues, or clients.
With that in mind, rather than targeting specific people at your company, it might be better to go with broader “job-related” clichés and relatable scenarios.
It’s Saito-san, you know.
Trendy Angel, who won the M-1 Grand Prix in 2015, has since become a familiar face on TV.
Their catchphrase “I’m Saito, you know” is delivered with a stance that seems to say, “Who do you think you’re talking to?” The trick is to say it in a slightly nice voice with a bit of a pause.
How about perfectly copying one of Trendy Angel’s routines, or swapping parts of it for inside jokes among your group? And of course, you can change “Saito” to your own last name and give it a try!
Doraemon voice impression
When it comes to quick party tricks, impressions are a classic.
If you don’t want to stand out too much at work, deliberately going with a tried-and-true impression can help you get through the moment without killing the vibe.
The easiest ones are anime characters with distinctive voices.
Doraemon, which is known across generations, is a surefire hit.
balloon art
Balloon art is a fun performance that uses balloons to create a variety of shapes.
The possibilities for forms and designs are endless, making it enjoyable for everyone from beginners to seasoned veterans.
Twisting balloons into cute animals and flowers has a magic-like charm, and the sense of accomplishment when a piece is finished is exceptional.
If you keep at it for a year, your skills will improve dramatically, and even first-timers will be able to create unique works.
Balloon art combines not only humorous one-liners but also artistic expression—why not give it a try?
Finger dance
Some of you may have seen it go viral on video-based social media like TikTok: finger dancing.
Instead of using your whole body, it’s a performance where you dance with just your hands to the music.
One reason finger dancing is recommended is that you can perform it in a small space.
At a drinking party, you can even show it off right from your seat.
You can just play the music from your smartphone, too.
You can practice at home, so it’s super easy to get into.
There are plenty of beginner-friendly lesson videos on YouTube and other platforms, so give them a try!
Glam makeup on male employees
How about a quick comedic act where the women put makeup on the men? Since men are usually bare-faced, the act of getting made up itself feels fresh, and watching their faces transform is quite entertaining.
It could be fun to do a neat, natural look and a flashy, gyaru-style look and compare the two.
You could also have several guys made up and hold a cross-dressing contest.
Chopsticks that move against gravity
This is a magic trick where, when you let go of the chopstick you’re holding, instead of falling, it moves upward as if defying gravity.
The secret is that a rubber band is attached to the chopstick.
Hold the chopstick so that the rubber band hooked around your finger is stretched—now you’re ready! When you let go, the chopstick is pulled upward by the rubber band snapping back.
It requires no practice, so you can perform it easily anytime!
A magic trick that multiplies banknotes
It sounds like a dream that you could just rub money on your elbow and knead it to make it multiply! How about showing off a trick like that? Unfortunately, this is just a magic trick, so the money doesn’t actually increase—there’s a secret.
First, prepare two bills.
Fold both of them into small squares.
Hide one inside your shirt collar.
During the trick, while rubbing a bill against your elbow, quickly take out the hidden bill and slip it into your hand.
Finally, when you knead the bill, bring the two together to make it look like the money has multiplied.
It’s harder to catch if you have long hair, so this is especially recommended for women with long hair!
air guitar
As an easy party trick that requires no preparation, I recommend air guitar.
As the name suggests, air guitar is a one-shot gag where you “play the guitar without actually holding one,” but skilled performers move as if they’re really playing.
It’s not funny if you’re shy about it, so be sure to perform confidently!
Imitating Medama-oyaji
Go with simple material at full throttle! How about trying a surefire impression: Medama-oyaji, the eyeball father from GeGeGe no Kitaro? That high-pitched voice really sticks in your head once you hear it.
As long as you can do falsetto, you’re good to go—so it’s a great pick for both women and men.
If you want to raise the difficulty a bit, you could recruit someone to play Kitaro or Nezumi Otoko and turn it into a short skit.
It’s the kind of impression you’ll want to keep in your back pocket—ready to perform anytime, anywhere.