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 banquets (51–60)
Hollywood Zakoshisyoh
If you’re going to perform a solo act, pick a solo comedian! How about doing a routine by Hollywood Zakoshisho? He won the 2016 R-1 Grand Prix, which shot his popularity through the roof.
Show up in black swim trunks and a black cowboy hat and it’ll be obvious at a glance—you’re Hollywood Zakoshisho!
Marshmallow Catch
This trick involves catching a marshmallow with your mouth.
The orthodox version is to toss a marshmallow upward and see if you can get it into your mouth.
Another way is to have someone throw a marshmallow to you from a distance and try to catch it with your mouth.
It’s recommended because you can do it with a small group, and once you get the hang of it, anyone can do it.
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.
Blouson Chiemi with B
Performing Chiemi Blouson’s routine at a company party is something many people might shy away from, thinking, “What if it doesn’t go over well?” But if you’re the type who sometimes wants to cut loose and go all in to liven things up, why not give it a try? If it’s a gathering of close colleagues, you may not need to worry that much.
You can make it even more exciting by customizing the material to fit your company.
Add a slogan or your company goals on your back, or boldly declare, “We’re going to hit our targets again this year!” The crowd is sure to go wild!
Recommended Party Tricks That Will Liven Up Company Gatherings (61–70)
instant one-shot gag
There are times when a desperate, spur-of-the-moment gag you come up with under pressure lands explosively well, right? Of course, it’s great if you can think of something on the spot, but not many people can do that.
So it’s a good idea to research and memorize a few quick gags or one-liners in advance! Silly, trivial bits that don’t require much thinking are fun for everyone, so they’re highly recommended!
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!