No More Worries!! A Catalog of Crowd-Pleasing Party Tricks
Hidden talents for year-end parties, New Year’s parties, after-parties, and class reunions.
Some of you might be thinking, “I don’t have time, and I can’t prepare…”
But if you’re going to do it, wouldn’t you prefer something that’s likely to succeed, or better yet, something moving?
We’ll introduce ideas ranging from easy ones anyone can start to more serious acts, so check them out along with videos!
When you practice, do it in front of a mirror or record yourself and review it—self-checking is the quickest route to improvement!
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[No more worries!!] A Catalog of Party Tricks That Will Liven Things Up (61–70)
Sport stacking
It’s a sport where competitors stack and unstack plastic cups in predetermined formations as fast as possible.
Despite the cute origin story—that it began with American kids playing with paper cups—it’s a competition that conveys intense excitement and tension.
The stacking sequences are largely standardized, so the event tests each participant’s concentration, reflexes, and fine motor skills.
Using paper cups can be convenient for practice, but when you push for speed you may crush them by gripping too hard, so competition-grade, durable cups are recommended.
balloon art
It’s a classic act that you often see at amusement parks and shopping streets, performed as street entertainment.
However, the range of creations possible with balloon art is expanding every day, from simple pieces you can make with just a few steps to much more complex ones.
If you look it up, you’ll find many methods, making it an art form with limitless possibilities.
loach scooping
This is a traditional performance done to the folk song Yasugibushi from Yasugi City in Shimane Prefecture, featuring the motions of scooping up loaches.
The costume—essential elements being a tenugui headcloth and a one-mon coin on the nose—is also key; aim for a comical feel not only through movement but also in appearance.
Since only the theme of scooping loaches is set and there are no fixed steps, it could be fun to pursue an even more humorous style with an original dance.
While it is a traditional folk performing art, it is also a performance with ample potential for wide-ranging arrangements.
Rubik’s Cube time attack
Everyone, have you ever thought about doing a Rubik’s Cube time attack at a party? Not only does it look cool to manipulate the colorful cube quickly, but the sense of accomplishment when you finish is unbeatable.
It’s not exactly easy, but if you use little pockets of free time to practice steadily, you might be good enough to show off at a year-end or New Year’s party! You’ll definitely surprise people and liven up the event!
Cossack dance
The Cossack dance, a traditional Ukrainian dance.
It requires no special preparations—just your body—and it really gets the crowd going, so I recommend it.
However, it does require strength and core stability, so it’s a skill you can’t pull off without solid practice beforehand.
That said, boldly announcing “I’ll do the Cossack dance!” and then failing completely might actually get some laughs, too.
One-person shiritori
It might seem odd to play shiritori alone at a party, but it actually gets pretty lively.
This is a game invented by Yagi from the comedy duo Savannah, where no matter what word the shiritori starts with, it always ends with the word “Panaki.” First, you get a random word from someone.
Once you have it, you quickly play shiritori by yourself and make sure to end with “Panaki.” When you say “Panaki,” spread your arms and say, “Panaki desu.” Don’t dawdle during the solo shiritori—you have to keep it snappy.
The key to making it more exciting is the speed.
By the way, “Panaki” apparently doesn’t have any particular meaning.
Hand Clap Skit
It’s a performance done while seated, using hand claps and mainly the upper body.
Even if you can’t do difficult dances, this seems doable with practice.
If you customize the costumes and choreography in your own way, I think it’ll be even more exciting!