Party tricks that are sure to liven up a company party
Many of you have probably been asked to perform a party trick at company year-end or New Year gatherings.
It’s hard to know what to do for a party trick, and worrying about not getting laughs can make it even harder to decide.
In this article, we introduce recommended party tricks that will liven up company events.
We’ve gathered a variety of ideas, from simple ones you can do right away to more serious acts that require a bit of practice.
If you find something that makes you think, “I could do this,” or “I want to try that,” give it a go!
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Recommended Party Tricks That Liven Up Company Parties (41–50)
Kendama, yo-yos, and more
If you’ve been good at kendama or yo-yos since you were a kid, by all means show off your skills as a party trick.
If you’re planning to start practicing now and learn some tricks for the event, be aware it can be quite demanding, so make sure to practice diligently.
Once you’ve mastered them, you can use them at future parties as well, so why not take this opportunity to give it a try?
Recommended party tricks that liven up company banquets (51–60)
Illusion Dance
If you can gather enough people, have time to practice, and the venue is reasonably spacious, how about an optical-illusion dance? It includes artistic elements and is a crowd-pleaser that makes viewers’ reactions fun to watch.
It’s also impressive when filmed on video, not just performed live at parties or as entertainment.
yo-yo
We’re introducing yo-yo tricks that are easy for beginners to try.
If you can show off some cool moves with a portable yo-yo, you’ll be the center of attention at parties.
Men in particular might feel a wave of nostalgia.
The featured set includes 10 tricks, such as Gravity Pull, Long Sleeper, Around the World, Tower, and Inside Loop.
They’re presented in order from easiest to harder, so practice and master them one by one.
tile breaking
Tile breaking, a staple of karate demonstrations, measures a person’s striking power by seeing how many stacked tiles they can break.
The powerful form when delivering the strike and the exhilarating crash as the tiles split give the audience a real thrill.
The key is the tiles you prepare: if they don’t have a center guideline for breaking, it’s said to be much harder to split them straight downward, so be careful about that.
Also, if there are too many gimmicks, the crowd can lose interest.
Aim for a good balance in your setup to keep the excitement high.
flash mob dance
Flash mobs that bring unexpected emotion to proposals and parties are a tempting choice for entertainment.
Yamauchi from the comedy duo Kamaitachi pulled off a huge gag by attempting a flash mob all by himself at his partner Hamaie’s wedding.
We wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re very brave… Since it’s mainly dancing, it may require a longer practice period than other performances.
It’s reassuring if you have a few people with dance experience.
For company events, it might be fun to divide into teams—like a junior team and a veteran team—and perform that way!
Kappa Plate Ball-Carrying Race
It’s also great to use paper plates at the party venue for an obstacle-course-style game! If you’ve got a large space, the excitement doubles.
Balance a paper plate on your head, hold it in place with your hands, and put a ping-pong ball on top.
The winner is the person who finishes with the most ping-pong balls still on their plate after clearing all the obstacles.
Simple obstacles made from tables and chairs are plenty.
Even just doing one lap around the venue along the walls works well.
You can customize the obstacles in many ways—like greeting the department head or playing rock-paper-scissors with a junior colleague.
Don’t forget to prepare classic sports day-style background music to play during the game!
A magic-style gag that prevents someone from standing up with just one finger
It’s a popular bit on video sites and is sure to be a hit at parties.
It’s also nice that you can do it with just one chair.
However, if the party is in a tatami-mat room, be sure to ask the staff in advance, saying, “Could we borrow a chair?”